Comparison

Sun position and path vs Godox Light

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AR sun position overlay
  • 3D sun trajectory visualization
  • Explore sun path on Google Maps
  • Seasonal sun position changes
  • Useful for photography and solar planning
Features
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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.

About

Godox Light

Control Godox lighting devices wirelessly using your mobile phone or tablet. Features visualized setup, scene creation, and collaborative tools for photographers and videographers.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth control
  • Visualized lighting setup
  • Scene creation (List & Position modes)
  • Collaboration and sharing
  • Lighting tutorials
Features
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Based on Godox mesh Bluetooth technology, it enables control of devices via mobile phones or tablets, supporting visualized lighting setup, sharing, collaboration, and lighting tutorials. ● Quick & Convenient Control – Enhanced operational efficiency ● Tablet & Mobile Phone – Seamless integration between both terminals ● Dual Modes: List & Position – Create scenes based on shooting needs ● Visualized Lighting Control – Control via position map mode ● Collaboration & Tutorials – Via lighting video tutorials, remote control, or scenes sharing

Screenshots

Sun position and path4 screens
Godox Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sun position and path at 83% against Godox Light's 13%. Sun position and path also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 7). Godox Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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 position and path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Godox Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sun position and path holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun position and path has 1.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Sun position and path's written reviews are positive against 13% of Godox Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, Godox Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sun position and path versus Godox Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun position and pathGodox Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better3.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews — better12.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersiranet GKGodox Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Sun position and path

All ratings1,844 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews381 reviews
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.3%

Godox Light

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive12.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative84.6%

Bugs and 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

Godox Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sun position and path

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ads 1 month$1.991 Month
None

Godox Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sun position and path free?
Sun position and path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Godox Light free?
Godox Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sun position and path or Godox Light?
Sun position and path is rated higher. Sun position and path averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Godox Light averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Sun position and path or Godox Light have ads?
Sun position and path shows ads; Godox Light does not.
Which is updated more often, Sun position and path or Godox Light?
Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, and Godox Light monthly. Most recently, Sun position and path was updated on November 7, 2026 and Godox Light on November 5, 2026.

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