Comparison

RZ Timecode Calculator vs Sun Tracker AR

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

Head to head
About

RZ Timecode Calculator

This tool assists with timecode calculations for video editing and animation. It's designed for field use when built-in editing software functions are not readily available. A simple and useful utility for creative professionals.

Highlights
  • Timecode calculations
  • Video editing assistance
  • Animation support
  • Field use utility
  • Simple interface
Features
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I used to have a calculator called the FrameMaster. It was wonderful and useful for video editing and animation. Now this function is pretty much built in to the editing apps. However, you may find yourself in the field needing to do some simple timecode calculations, and then, THIS IS APP YOUR BEST FRIEND!

About

Sun Tracker AR

Visualize the sun's path and shadow effects in augmented reality. Get detailed solar data, including sunrise/sunset times and day/night lengths. Plan for optimal lighting conditions for photography, construction, and gardening.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality solar path projection
  • 2D/3D solar path and shadow simulation
  • Detailed sun position data tables
  • Interactive 3D shadow simulator
  • Day & night map visualization
  • Calendar notifications for solar events
  • Widget for sunrise/sunset alerts
Features
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Know exactly where the sun will be — at any place, on any date. Sun Tracker AR projects the sun's path into the real world through your camera, maps it in 2D and 3D, and simulates the shadows it casts. Built for photographers, architects, house hunters, gardeners, surveyors and solar panel installers — and for anyone who wants to know when the light hits. SOLAR PATH IN AR
 • Augmented reality projection of the sun's position and full daily arc at your location. Point your phone and see where the sun will rise, peak and set. MULTIFUNCTIONAL MAP
 • Detailed 2D and 3D visualisation of the solar path, compass mode and shadow simulator. See at a glance which side of a building gets the most sunlight hours per day. INTERACTIVE 3D SHADOW SIMULATOR
 • Sunny or shaded? Find out! Wondering if your garden, balcony, solar panels, or favorite photo spot will be in the sun or shade? Pick any location, choose a day, and get the answer. • Real buildings, your own objects. Explore 3D shadows cast by real buildings, or add your own trees, cubes, and fences to see how they affect sunlight, all directly on the map. • Explore the day, get the full picture. Slide through the hours to watch sunlight and shadows change, and get a clear report showing exactly when your chosen spot is sunny or shaded. SOLAR ECLIPSE
 Sun Tracker AR gets you ready:
 • Interactive eclipse map with the path of totality and obscuration bands
 • Exact contact times for your location — first contact, totality, maximum, last contact — in your local time zone
 • Duration of totality and maximum obscuration wherever you stand
 • Plus every solar eclipse through 2030, so you can plan the next trip DATA TABLES
 • Complete overview of sun positions, day and night lengths, sunrise and sunset times, golden hour, and astronomical, nautical and civil twilight. Plus solstices, equinoxes and eclipses. DAY & NIGHT MAP
 • Live world map showing the terminator — the moving line between daylight and darkness. CALENDAR NOTIFICATIONS
 • Get notified for the solar events you care about: sunrise, sunset, eclipses. One-time or daily. WIDGET
 • Keep the next sunrise and sunset on your home screen. NO ADS. EVER. • The free version covers your current location and time. Premium unlocks any location, any date, any year — the full planning toolkit.

Screenshots

RZ Timecode Calculator4 screens
Sun Tracker AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sun Tracker AR at 4.8 against RZ Timecode Calculator's 1.0. Sun Tracker AR also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). RZ Timecode Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sun Tracker AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RZ Timecode Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sun Tracker AR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Tracker AR has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RZ Timecode Calculator ships an update every 10 months, Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RZ Timecode Calculator versus Sun Tracker AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRZ Timecode CalculatorSun Tracker AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—76.3% of reviews
Number of ratings21.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert L ZimmelmanZuzana Eskinasi

Customer experience

RZ Timecode Calculator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Sun Tracker AR

All ratings1,081 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative17.5%

Bugs and requests

RZ Timecode Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sun Tracker AR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Outdated imagery not matching reality
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More intuitive UI and onboarding
  • Offline mode support
  • Ability to manually adjust location

In-app purchases

None

RZ Timecode Calculator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sun Tracker AR

One-time1
  • Premium$11.99

Questions

Is RZ Timecode Calculator free?
RZ Timecode Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sun Tracker AR free?
Sun Tracker AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RZ Timecode Calculator or Sun Tracker AR?
Sun Tracker AR is rated higher. RZ Timecode Calculator averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sun Tracker AR averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do RZ Timecode Calculator or Sun Tracker AR have ads?
Neither RZ Timecode Calculator nor Sun Tracker AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RZ Timecode Calculator or Sun Tracker AR?
RZ Timecode Calculator ships an update every 10 months, and Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. Most recently, RZ Timecode Calculator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sun Tracker AR on November 3, 2026.

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