SunApp Augmented Reality vs EMA Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SunApp Augmented Reality
Visualize the sun's path and position throughout the year using augmented reality and 2D maps. Plan for optimal sunlight exposure for various activities and projects.
- Augmented Reality Live View
- 2D Map View with address search
- Sun path for any date
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Sunlight exposure calculation
- Obstruction masking
- Save AR view as picture/video
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SunApp, shows the sun position at any time through Augmented Reality Live View and on 2D map view. "Facts that give you more hours in the sun." SunApp standard functions and key features - shows today's sun path in the sky - shows the sun path on the shortest day (Dec.21'th) and longest day (Jun. 21'th) of the year - shows the sunrise and sunset for today - choose language - get acces to PREMIUM functionality via In App Purchase Via in app purchase you can get access to valuable PREMIUM functionality in SunApp. PREMIUM FUNCTIONALITY INCLUDES: - shows the sun path on the sky on any date throughout the year - shows the sunrise and sunset for any day Augmented Reality view: - point at the screen and SunApp will show the date and time, the sun will be in that position - shows how much sun light, in hours or sun energy (kWh/m2), you can get in your position during the year - mask out obstructions to the sun and find out how many sun hours or sun energy (kWh/m2) that will be hidden behind the obstruction during the year - Save AR view as picture or video recording for later use. - Analemma, shows the sun's path at a certain time of day all year round 2D map view: - Search by address or place to view the sun's position at any time SunApp is perfect for - Real Estate Buyers – for finding the sun exposure of properties you are considering - Gardeners – designing gardens and for finding optimal planting locations for current and seasonal solar exposure - Architects – for getting a feel for the spatial variability of the solar angle throughout the year - Photographers – planning for optimal light conditions - Campers – to find shadowed areas, even when sun is hidden by clouds or walls - Sun lovers – find the perfect sunbed location - Solar Industry (PV) Professionals – optimizing solar panel installation - Awning lit installation - Solar site surveys Subscription terms: SunApp offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription or an auto-renewing yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to the SunApp Premium features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Notes * The compass accuracy depends on having an undistorted magnetic field around your device. If you use it close to metallic objects or electrical equipment, directional accuracy may be impaired. This can happen if you keep your device in a metallic casing. It can however be recalibrated quite easily.
EMA Manager
Manage APsystems microinverter system commissioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting remotely. Enhance customer service with real-time diagnostics and site management capabilities from your smartphone or tablet. Track installer statistics and energy production for valuable insights.
- System commissioning
- Remote monitoring
- Troubleshooting diagnostics
- Energy production tracking
- Site configuration
- Installer statistics
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APsystems introduces the EMA Manager app, a new app to manage APsystems microinverter system commissioning, monitoring and troubleshooting. Installers can now enhance their customers service capabilities anywhere, anytime via their smartphone or tablet. This app conveniently streamlines monitored system installation while providing installers with many new and improved features for remote site management. Benefit from all existing features available in the EMA web portal on your smartphone or tablet using a single sign-in. Real-time systems check, diagnostics capabilities and troubleshooting are now coming to your hands with the EMA Manager App. This new app, available on APP Store which also includes a revamped ECU_APP, provides additional features including, ECU and microinverter connectivity, energy production, system troubleshooting, and full site configuration and monitoring capability without the need to be on-site. Included in the new app are installer-specific statistics, including total number of customers, inverters installed, and total energy produced which provides installers with valuable information as well as a unique selling tool to showcase their environmental impact. The new app is being introduced as APsystems has recently surpassed 100,000 registered installations in more than 120 countries on its EMA platform. As APsystems’ footprint continues to grow worldwide, this app redefines ease of solar inverter installation just as APsystems has redefined simplicity and convenience in its easy-to-install inverter platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMA Manager at none against SunApp Augmented Reality's 3. EMA Manager also leads on review sentiment (16% vs 0%) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. SunApp Augmented Reality sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. EMA Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for SunApp Augmented Reality against 3.1 for EMA Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of SunApp Augmented Reality's written reviews are positive against 16% of EMA Manager's.
SunApp Augmented Reality ships an update every 3 weeks, EMA Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SunApp Augmented Reality | EMA Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 3.1 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 16.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 243 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Casafox Development | Altenergy Power System,Inc. |
Customer experience
SunApp Augmented Reality
EMA Manager
In-app purchases
SunApp Augmented Reality
- SunApp Premium (monthly)$2.491 Month
- SunApp Premium (Yearly)$10.491 Year
- SunApp Premium (Lifetime)$23.99
EMA Manager
No in-app purchases








