Comparison

Sun position and path vs SunOnTrack

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

SunOnTrack

Plan sunlight, sun position, and shadows accurately on a map or in AR. Visualize sun paths, elevation, and shadow lengths for photography, real estate, gardening, and photovoltaics.

Highlights
  • Sun path and position calculation
  • Shadow simulation and length calculation
  • Augmented Reality (AR) visualization
  • Map-based planning
  • Sunlight amount estimation
  • Seasonal shadow differences
Features
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SunOnTrack transforms your device into a professional tool for planning sunlight, the sun’s position, path and shadows for every place in the world (and at every time) accurately, on the map or in AR. Whether for photography, real estate, your new flat or house, gardening, photovoltaics or all outdoor activities: sunlight, sun position and shadows play a major role. See sun’s elevation, its direction, exact sun movement over day and year, objects’ shadows, shadow lengths, shadow differences between seasons, and more. RECOMMENDED BY PROFESSIONALS: „This app is awesome! It has helped me to align the PV modules (solar panels) optimally.“ – Jürgen „For me as a photographer SunOnTrack is an extremely practical tool. Always knowing the sun’s position in real time brings enormous relief. Planning photo shootings becomes significantly easier.“ – Aki from Akigrafie Live „I am absolutely thrilled. I work in the real estate industry and can now use AR to check with my clients when the sun is shining on the balcony. Amazed customers guaranteed.“ – Toni K. „It's very useful and professional. It helps me coordinate my trips.“ – Dino PHILOSOPHY: No ads. Pay once, get full access forever. No user tracking. SunOnTrack tracks the sun, but only the sun, not the user! For sure. This app is a professional product. It can be bought for a one-time price to get all the high quality features it offers at once, without distracting ads or the need for further in app purchases. • CREATORS (in photography/filming) all over the world love SunOnTrack not only for its easy usage but also for the extensive functionality it offers. With it you're guaranteed to not miss a perfect scene and optimal light – during the day, Golden Hour or Blue Hour, for instance. Precise, location-dependent planning of the sun’s position and natural lighting of your subjects are extremely relevant in photography – whether capturing landscapes, objects or humans. • You would like to know the effective AMOUNT OF SUNLIGHT a flat or house/property offers? During Winter, when days are shorter? Get a general picture in advance on Maps or impress at site visits and property tours with showing the sun’s path at the kitchen window for the whole year, live in 3D in your camera image using Augmented Reality (AR)! It’s an insiders’ tip for real estate agents, house builders or interested individuals in general. • PHOTOVOLTAICS: SunOnTrack provides professional support in placing, adjusting and optimizing your solar modules. Where does sun rise, where does it set? See the differences between the seasons at your location. • We love green! We love GARDENS. Plan your garden with SunOnTrack. Simulate the exact shadows of multiple objects in Shadow Simulation mode, by adding them on the map defining their heights. For example, you can see the length and impact of shadows casted by objects like houses or a trees when the sun follows its path. • SAVE all planned scenes, sun paths, shadow simulations and your places for later use. • As you can see in the screenshots, DAY VIEW provides precise, location-dependent information on the sun like day length, solar noon, sunrise, sunset and twilight times (like Blue Hour, Golden Hour, Astronomical Twilight, …) • For all OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SunOnTrack wants to be your faithful companion as a sun tracker and planner. Whether in cities, in the mountains or when touring through valleys, meadows and fields, the app develops its full potential: on Maps, live in AR or even in advance when planning. NOTE: Ideas and feedback are very welcome. Please use the provided feedback function in the app. AR 3D functionality: SunOnTrack shows the sun’s position and path based on the orientation of your device with high precision. For identifying its orientation, your devices’ internal sensors are used. In order to achieve exact results, a calibration can be required by moving your device in a figure-eight-pattern and keeping it away of metallic objects.

Screenshots

Sun position and path4 screens
SunOnTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sun position and path at Free against SunOnTrack's $9.99. Sun position and path also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 151) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). SunOnTrack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment 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

Sun position and path is free to download; SunOnTrack costs $9.99 up front. Sun position and path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. SunOnTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sun position and path against 4.6 for SunOnTrack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun position and path has 1.8K ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Sun position and path's written reviews are positive against 80% of SunOnTrack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, SunOnTrack every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sun position and path versus SunOnTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun position and pathSunOnTrack
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better4.6 (151 ratings)
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better151
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersiranet GKThomas Moder

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%

SunOnTrack

All ratings148 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative18.2%

User reviews

Sun position and path

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

SunOnTrack

From 151 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • ☀️ Accurate sun path simulation
  • 💡 Useful for solar planning
  • 🚀 Saves time and effort
  • ✅ Works as described

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Shadows are static
  • 🤔 No trial version available
  • 🗺️ Outdated map data
  • 🤷 No clear instructions or tutorial
  • 📱 AR not working on some devices

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

SunOnTrack

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Shadows are static and don’t change with time of day
  • AR 3D error required sensor failed on iPhone 13 Pro
  • Map is outdated
  • Timeline overlaps the angle circle
  • Cannot select future dates in the calendar on iPhone 13
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  • Shadow simulation accuracy issues
  • AR 3D view recalibration needed

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add wind data
  • Allow account creation and sharing simulations online
  • Improve precision of element placement
  • Add a tutorial or user tips
  • Enable future date selection in calendar
Show 4 more
  • Allow input of roof pitch for efficiency calculations
  • Change shadow color for better visibility
  • Add moon tracking feature
  • Allow AR 3D view recalibration

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sun position and path

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ads 1 month$1.991 Month
None

SunOnTrack

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 SunOnTrack free?
SunOnTrack costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sun position and path or SunOnTrack?
Sun position and path is rated higher. Sun position and path averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while SunOnTrack averages 4.6 from 151 ratings.
Do Sun position and path or SunOnTrack have ads?
Sun position and path shows ads; SunOnTrack does not.
Which is updated more often, Sun position and path or SunOnTrack?
Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, and SunOnTrack every 2 months. Most recently, Sun position and path was updated on October 27, 2026 and SunOnTrack on October 27, 2026.

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