# SpaceWeatherLive vs Sunsethue

The clearest difference is rating: Sunsethue at 4.9 against SpaceWeatherLive's 3.9. Sunsethue also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 53%). SpaceWeatherLive's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked) and ratings volume (192 vs 25). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sunsethue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sunsethue holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceWeatherLive has 192 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of SpaceWeatherLive's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sunsethue's.

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, Sunsethue fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceWeatherLive | Sunsethue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) | **[4.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsethue/id6784953500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) | [Maarten Laureyssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784953502) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceWeatherLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

**Highlights:** Aurora and solar activity tracking, Real-time forecasts, Push notifications for space weather events, Dark mode for night use, Detailed graphs and reports, Extensive historical data archive, Beginner-friendly explanations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-free - half-yearly package | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Ad-free - yearly package | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent space weather information
- 🔍 Detailed and informative data
- 📚 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🌍 Useful for aurora chasers and enthusiasts
- 🤖 Comprehensive data from various sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information
- 🔔 Too many notifications/alerts
- 💰 Ads becoming too intrusive
- 🔌 Notifications not always working
- 🤔 Confusing navigation at times

**Reported bugs**

- Video links not working
- Alerts disappearing after opening the app
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Notification count not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode option
- Location-based alerts
- Ability to track solar activity trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps


### Sunsethue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsethue/id6784953500)

Get detailed sunrise and sunset forecasts for days ahead, including cloud cover and sun visibility. Receive alerts for optimal viewing conditions with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset quality forecasts, Cloud cover and sun visibility data, Golden hour and blue hour times, Location-based forecasts worldwide, Customizable sunrise/sunset alerts, Ray-based forecasting model

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunsethue Alerts Annual | $14.00 | per year |
| Sunsethue Alerts Lifetime | $40.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceWeatherLive free?

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

### Is Sunsethue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpaceWeatherLive or Sunsethue?

Sunsethue is rated higher. SpaceWeatherLive averages 3.9 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Sunsethue averages 4.9 from 25 ratings.

### Do SpaceWeatherLive or Sunsethue have ads?

SpaceWeatherLive shows ads; Sunsethue does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceWeatherLive or Sunsethue?

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, and Sunsethue fortnightly. Most recently, SpaceWeatherLive was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sunsethue on October 31, 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.*