# Sun position and path vs SunOnTrack

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun position and path | SunOnTrack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-position-and-path/id1502500167/reviews)** | [4.6 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunontrack-sun-path-and-shadows/id1610305853/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) | [Thomas Moder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610305855) |

## 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


### SunOnTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunontrack-sun-path-and-shadows/id1610305853)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🗺️ Outdated map data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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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