Comparison

Sun Tracker AR vs TLC5000 BLE

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

Head to head
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. 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 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
Place a customisable 3D object — a box or a tree — anywhere on the map and watch its shadow move through any day of the year. Add a target spot nearby and the app calculates exactly how long that spot stays in shade and how long it sits in direct sunlight. 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.

About

TLC5000 BLE

Features
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The Brinno BLE Camera App is the official companion for Brinno time-lapse cameras with Bluetooth capability. Key Features: • Seamless Bluetooth Connection – Easily pair and manage your camera. • Camera Configuration – Set Wi-Fi credentials, intervals, and advanced schedules. • Live Camera Status – Check battery, SD card space, and recording status in real time. • Log & Debug Tools – Optional logging to help improve performance and troubleshoot issues. • Supports multiple languages. Requirements: • Compatible Brinno camera with BLE support. • iOS device with Bluetooth enabled. With this app, you’ll have complete control over your Brinno camera directly from your iPhone. Perfect for creators who want reliable, flexible, and portable time-lapse management.

Screenshots

Sun Tracker AR4 screens
TLC5000 BLE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TLC5000 BLE at none against Sun Tracker AR's 1. TLC5000 BLE also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Sun Tracker AR's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). 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. TLC5000 BLE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sun Tracker AR ships an update every 10 days, TLC5000 BLE monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sun Tracker AR versus TLC5000 BLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun Tracker ARTLC5000 BLE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZuzana EskinasiBrinno Incorporated

Bugs and 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

TLC5000 BLE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sun Tracker AR

One-time1
  • Premium$11.99
None

TLC5000 BLE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sun Tracker AR free?
Sun Tracker AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TLC5000 BLE free?
TLC5000 BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sun Tracker AR or TLC5000 BLE have ads?
Neither Sun Tracker AR nor TLC5000 BLE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sun Tracker AR or TLC5000 BLE?
Sun Tracker AR ships an update every 10 days, and TLC5000 BLE monthly. Most recently, Sun Tracker AR was updated on October 18, 2026 and TLC5000 BLE on October 19, 2026.

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