HeatNext vs Sun position and path
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeatNext
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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
Sun position and path
Visualize the sun's position and trajectory in real-time using augmented reality or by exploring any location on Google Maps. Plan activities and projects that depend on sunlight with this intuitive tool.
- AR sun position overlay
- 3D sun trajectory visualization
- Explore sun path on Google Maps
- Seasonal sun position changes
- Useful for photography and solar planning
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With this application you can see the location of the sun changing with the season. Point the device to the sky, this application will display the position of the sun over the camera image like the AR. You can also go to any places on GoogleMap and display the sun's trajectory in that place in 3D. It can also be useful when planning things that have a lot to do with the movement of the sun. Taking photos, installing solar panels, home gardens, home renovation and purchase, checking shaded places on the go, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HeatNext at none against Sun position and path's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sun position and path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, Sun position and path every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeatNext | Sun position and path |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nomnio | siranet GK |
Bugs and requests
HeatNext
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sun position and path
Reported bugs
3 issues- AR mode not working as expected
- Search functionality not reliable
- Time zone issues in some locations
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for 12-hour time format
- Improve AR functionality and integration
- Allow manual adjustment of sun path
- Provide more detailed sun/moon tracking data
In-app purchases
HeatNext
- Plus Package$1.991 Month
- Advanced Package$3.991 Month
- Plus Package$18.991 Year
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- Advanced Package$37.991 Year
Sun position and path
- Remove ads 1 month$1.991 Month
Questions
Is HeatNext free?
Is Sun position and path free?
Do HeatNext or Sun position and path have ads?
Which is updated more often, HeatNext or Sun position and path?
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