# Sun position and path vs Solplanet

The clearest difference is rating: Sun position and path at 4.7 against Solplanet's 3.5. Sun position and path also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 43%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 4). Solplanet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Solplanet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sun position and path holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun position and path has 1.8K ratings behind it against 4, 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 43% of Solplanet's.

Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, Solplanet every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun position and path | Solplanet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-position-and-path/id1502500167/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solplanet/id1607454432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) | [AISWEI Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/528213286) |

## 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


### Solplanet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solplanet/id1607454432)

Easily set up, commission, and monitor your Solplanet inverters with this new generation application. Track performance and manage your solar energy system efficiently.

**Highlights:** Inverter setup, Commissioning tools, Performance monitoring, System management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun position and path free?

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

### Is Solplanet free?

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

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

Sun position and path is rated higher. Sun position and path averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Solplanet averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

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

Sun position and path shows ads; Solplanet does not.

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

Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, and Solplanet every 11 days. Most recently, Sun position and path was updated on November 7, 2026 and Solplanet on November 7, 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.*