Comparison

Sun and Moon Position vs SolarLunar Data

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sun and Moon Position

This utility app accurately calculates the position of the sun and moon, along with their rise and set times. It allows users to adjust calculations based on their elevation and time zone for precise results.

Highlights
  • Sun position calculation
  • Moon position calculation
  • Sun rise and set times
  • Moon rise and set times
  • Elevation adjustment
  • Time zone adjustment
Features
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Sun Position — Solar & Lunar Tracker Know exactly where the Sun and Moon are — anytime, anywhere. Sun Position delivers precise solar and lunar calculations with accuracy within 0.3%, giving you reliable data whether you're a photographer chasing golden hour, an architect studying solar angles, or simply curious about the sky above you. What You Get Sun & Moon Position — Real-time azimuth, zenith, elevation, declination, apparent radius, and distance Rise & Set Times — Accurate sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times for your location Solar Noon — Know the exact moment the sun peaks in the sky Bird Clear-Sky Irradiance — Model solar irradiance (GHI, DNI, DHI) for clear-sky conditions AR Sky View — Point your camera at the sky and see the Sun, Moon, and seasonal solar paths overlaid in augmented reality Charts — Visualize solar and lunar data across the day Built for Accuracy Adjust calculations for your exact elevation, atmospheric conditions (ozone, water vapor, aerosol), and time zone. Use Auto GPS for instant results, or enter any location manually to calculate for anywhere on Earth. Who It's For Photographers, filmmakers, architects, solar engineers, astronomers, hikers, and anyone who wants to understand the sky with precision.

About

SolarLunar Data

Visualize sun and moon shadows at any time and location. Save favorite spots, receive sunrise/sunset alerts, and check current sky conditions. Zoom in for detailed analysis of celestial body positions.

Highlights
  • Sun and moon shadow visualization
  • Time and date manipulation
  • Favorite locations list
  • Sunrise/sunset alerts
  • Moon phase tracking
  • Map-based location search
  • Current sky conditions
Features
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Locate sun and moon shadows anytime, anywhere. Watch as you change the minute, hour, day and month. Keep a list of favorites to return to and check details of sun and moon location. Set a notification to alert you 10 minutes before the sun is at its highest each day. Quick check for sunrise, transit and set along with same for moon as well moon phase. Quick reset back to user location. Search or tap on map to change location. Zoom in for detailed examination. Easy check for current sky conditions and temperature at user selected location.

Screenshots

SolarLunar Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SolarLunar Data at 5.0 against Sun and Moon Position's 4.3. Sun and Moon Position's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SolarLunar Data holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun and Moon Position has 62 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sun and Moon Position versus SolarLunar Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun and Moon PositionSolarLunar Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (62 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershebli geegiehThomas Mead

Customer experience

Sun and Moon Position

All ratings60 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

SolarLunar Data

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sun and Moon Position

No in-app purchases

None

SolarLunar Data

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sun and Moon Position free?
Sun and Moon Position is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolarLunar Data free?
SolarLunar Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sun and Moon Position or SolarLunar Data?
SolarLunar Data is rated higher. Sun and Moon Position averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while SolarLunar Data averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sun and Moon Position or SolarLunar Data have ads?
Neither Sun and Moon Position nor SolarLunar Data shows ads.

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