# Solar Watch vs Luminos Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Luminos Pro at every 4 weeks against Solar Watch's every 2 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar Watch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 6 months and Luminos Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Solar Watch against 4.7 for Luminos Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 254 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Solar Watch's written reviews are positive against 71% of Luminos Pro's.

Solar Watch ships an update every 2 months, Luminos Pro every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Watch | Luminos Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-watch/id1321127425/reviews)** | [4.7 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminos-pro/id1458648031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **254** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 70.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) | [Wobbleworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/404664339) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-watch/id1321127425)

Visualize the sun and moon's path in augmented reality and on a 2D/3D map. Access detailed data on daylight, eclipses, and lunar phases. Simulate shadows with an interactive 3D tool.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality sun/moon path, Multifunctional 2D/3D map, Shadow simulator, Detailed data tables, Eclipse and solstice tracking, Lunar phase calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Version | $11.99 | one-time |


### Luminos Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminos-pro/id1458648031)

Explore the cosmos with an all-in-one astronomy companion. Discover stars, planets, galaxies, and celestial events with extensive databases and interactive 3D models. Enhance your stargazing with augmented reality, virtual reality, and personalized viewing recommendations.

**Highlights:** Star gazing and 3D galaxy exploration, Extensive databases of celestial objects, On-device and custom recommendations, Motion tracking with AR and VR modes, 3D flight to satellites and spacecraft, Weather forecasts for stargazing, Telescope control and observation lists

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime pass | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Comprehensive features
- 🌟 Beautifully implemented
- 🚀 Smooth and detailed map
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ⭐ Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Features locked behind subscription
- 📉 App devolving over time
- 🔒 Lifetime memberships feel like a trap
- 🔄 Satellite updates not working
- 💸 Paid features now subscription only

**Reported bugs**

- Satellite updates don't work
- Deep sky objects not showing
- App crashes when adding notes
- Old notes disappeared after update
- App keeps going black during exploration

**Requested features**

- Discount for lifetime license
- Ability to transfer FOV and camera rotation to NINA
- Ability to add pictures of viewed places and store them
- Store and recall settings
- Update for iOS 16 compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Watch free?

Solar Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Luminos Pro free?

Luminos Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Watch or Luminos Pro?

Solar Watch is rated higher. Solar Watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Luminos Pro averages 4.7 from 254 ratings.

### Do Solar Watch or Luminos Pro have ads?

Neither Solar Watch nor Luminos Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Watch or Luminos Pro?

Solar Watch ships an update every 2 months, and Luminos Pro every 4 weeks. Most recently, Solar Watch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Luminos Pro on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*