# Sun position and path vs NANLINK

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sun position and path at 83% against NANLINK's 19%. Sun position and path also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 93). NANLINK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun position and path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. NANLINK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sun position and path holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun position and path has 1.8K ratings behind it against 93, 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 19% of NANLINK's.

Sun position and path ships an update every 6 weeks, NANLINK fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun position and path | NANLINK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-position-and-path/id1502500167/reviews)** | [2.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanlink/id1584085006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) | [Guangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1414146894) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun position and path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-position-and-path/id1502500167)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads 1 month | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fantastic for planning
- 💡 Great for photography and solar panels
- 👍 Helpful for gardening and landscaping
- 👍 Accurate sun path visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies
- 🤔 Confusing interface for some
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- AR mode not working as expected
- Search functionality not reliable
- Time zone issues in some locations

**Requested features**

- 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


### NANLINK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanlink/id1584085006)

Control lighting fixtures wirelessly via Bluetooth or 2.4G. Create complex lighting effects for film and video production by managing individual or multiple lights simultaneously. Enhance production efficiency with intuitive scenario and group-based controls.

**Highlights:** Wireless lighting control, Bluetooth and 2.4G support, Individual fixture control, Synchronous multi-fixture control, Scenario and group management, Create lighting effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and connection (recent reviews)
- 🚀 Instant light control
- 🎨 Full color controls with multiple inputs
- 🗂️ Separate fixture groups are handy
- 🗄️ Presets save full HSL and intensity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lights spontaneously lose connection
- 🐛 Short delay before settings appear
- 🐛 UX overhaul needed, hard to find settings
- 🐛 Presets buried deep in menus
- 🐛 App doesn't have adaptive interface for iPads

**Reported bugs**

- Lights spontaneously lose connection
- Short delay between tapping light and settings appearing
- Presets buried several levels deep
- Lights spontaneously lose connection
- Short delay between tapping into a light and the settings coming up

**Requested features**

- Allow individual light adjustment within groups
- Make connection more stable
- Make settings appear instantly
- UX overhaul, make important settings accessible
- Put preset saving feature front and center


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun position and path free?

Sun position and path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NANLINK free?

NANLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sun position and path or NANLINK?

Sun position and path is rated higher. Sun position and path averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while NANLINK averages 2.0 from 93 ratings.

### Do Sun position and path or NANLINK have ads?

Sun position and path shows ads; NANLINK does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun position and path or NANLINK?

Sun position and path ships an update every 6 weeks, and NANLINK fortnightly. Most recently, Sun position and path was updated on October 2, 2026 and NANLINK on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*