Comparison

Solunar Time vs Solunar+

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

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About

Solunar Time

Predict the best times for fishing and hunting based on solunar theory and moon phases. Get real-time weather updates to plan your outdoor adventures and maximize your chances of a successful catch.

Highlights
  • Solunar theory fishing forecasts
  • Moon phase predictions
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Major and minor activity periods
  • Ad-free premium features
  • Hunting period predictions
Features
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Stop guessing when the bite is on. Stack the odds in your favor. For over 8 years, Solunar Time: Hunt & Fish has been the most trusted solunar calendar for anglers and hunters who take their time outdoors seriously. Whether you're chasing bass on a weekend morning or sitting a stand at first light, the app pins the exact peak feeding times: major and minor windows, tide movement, and barometric pressure swings, so you know when the magic hour lands before you leave the house. Don't waste your valuable free days getting "skunked." Be on the water or in the stand during the magic hour, when fish and game are naturally most active. Real-time fishing times, a full hunting forecast, and 5-day weather give you the edge instead of a guess. WHY VETERAN OUTDOORSMEN TRUST SOLUNAR TIME * The Cleanest Solunar Calendar: No clutter, no distracting social feeds, and no bloated menus. Get the raw, reliable astronomical data you need in less than 5 seconds. * Accurate Peak Feeding Times: Plan around major and minor feeding periods calculated for your exact GPS coordinates. * Comprehensive Hunting Forecast: Combine solunar theory with a detailed 5-day weather forecast to predict when game will move. * Precise Fishing Times: Track when freshwater and saltwater species are active based on the moon underfoot or overhead alignment. * Live Moon Phase & Sun Data: Full tracker for moon rise, moon set, moon illumination, sunrise, sunset, and solar transit. ALL-IN-ONE PLANNING DASHBOARD We believe you shouldn't have to check three different apps to plan a trip. Unlike basic weather trackers, our solunar calendar integrates: 1. Solunar Activity Index: Know the overall day rating (1 to 5 stars) and hourly activity percentages. 2. Tide Times & Height: High and low tide times with a live rising and falling curve and a countdown to the next turn, so you can see when the tide change lines up with a feeding window. 3. Real-time Weather: Wind speed/direction, temperature, and crucial barometric pressure changes. 4. Location Management: Save and pin your secret hunting spots, tree stands, and fishing hot spots. 5. Offline Access: Crucial data works even in remote areas without cellular service. MAXIMIZE YOUR SUCCESS IN THE FIELD * Hunting Forecast: Target deer, elk, turkey, and small game. Plan your sits when they are most likely to feed. * Fishing Times: Target bass, trout, crappie, walleye, and saltwater game. Know if the bite is on before you launch. * Advanced Moon Phase Tracker: Use lunar illumination and position to understand nocturnal animal movements. Go Pro for Advanced Planning Today's solunar forecast and weather data are always free. Upgrade to Pro to unlock future planning (up to a year in advance), detailed barometric pressure trends, and unlimited location saving. Stop leaving your success to blind luck. Download Solunar Time: Hunt & Fish today and start hunting and fishing smarter.

About

Solunar+

Predicts optimal fishing and hunting times using solar, lunar, tide, and weather data. Plan your outdoor adventures with location-specific forecasts and detailed event analysis. Integrates with your calendar for timely reminders.

Highlights
  • Accurate fishing/hunting forecasts by location
  • Detailed peak time analysis
  • Tide and weather data integration
  • NOAA tide station selection
  • Location modifier for trip planning
  • Calendar integration and reminders
  • 10-day weather forecast
Features
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No more guessing when to fish or hunt, the must-have app for every outdoorsman. Powered by advanced algorithms and real-time data, Solunar+ calculates optimal fishing or hunting times based on solar and lunar events, tides, and weather patterns specific to your location. No more wasted hours waiting for the right moment – Solunar+ ensures you're at your favorite spot at the perfect time. Features: Accurate fishing or hunting forecasts tailored to your location. Detailed analysis of peak fishing/hunting times, including sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moon overhead, moonset and moon underfoot. Tide and weather such as barometer, wind speed and direction displayed for the solunar event, no need to flip through screens for info. Automatically selects the closest NOAA tide station or select preferred station manually. Location modifier for trip planning, search for locations such as Lake Tahoe, or add coordinates manually. Seamlessly send interesting Solunar+ events to your Apple Calendar, receive reminders on your iPhone, and iWatch even when app is not running. Sun moon times from US Naval Observatory, world's foremost authority. 10 Day Weather forecast. Fast onboarding to get you started quickly. Barometer, time, geo formats adjustable. Complete Help Screens. Light Dark mode.

Screenshots

Solunar Time4 screens
Solunar+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solunar+ at 5.0 against Solunar Time's 4.3. Solunar+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Solunar Time's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (140 vs 1). 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. Solunar Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Solunar+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solunar+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solunar Time has 140 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solunar Time ships an update every 10 days, Solunar+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Solunar Time versus Solunar+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolunar TimeSolunar+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (140 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings140 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzeynep karabulutAgostino Calisi

Customer experience

Solunar Time

All ratings134 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Solunar+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Solunar Time

Subscriptions3
  • Forecast Weather$2.991 Month
  • 6 Month PRO Plan$9.996 Months
  • Yearly PRO Plan7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$6.99
None

Solunar+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solunar Time free?
Solunar Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solunar+ free?
Solunar+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solunar Time or Solunar+?
Solunar+ is rated higher. Solunar Time averages 4.3 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Solunar+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Solunar Time or Solunar+ have ads?
Neither Solunar Time nor Solunar+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solunar Time or Solunar+?
Solunar Time ships an update every 10 days, and Solunar+ every 6 months. Most recently, Solunar Time was updated on October 29, 2026 and Solunar+ on October 30, 2026.

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