Sun position and path vs Energy Stats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AR sun position overlay
- 3D sun trajectory visualization
- Explore sun path on Google Maps
- Seasonal sun position changes
- Useful for photography and solar planning
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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.
Energy Stats
Monitor your FoxESS solar and battery system performance in real time. Track battery levels, view system trends with clear graphs, and manage your setup remotely. Optimize energy usage and keep your battery healthy with instant status checks.
- Real-time battery tracking
- System performance graphs
- Temperature and charge monitoring
- Apple Watch app and complication
- Remote inverter mode changes
- Charge schedule fine-tuning
- Exportable statistics
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See your FoxESS solar and battery system at a glance. Energy Stats puts your power in the palm of your hand: - Track battery levels in real time—and see when it’ll be full or running low. - Explore clear graphs and detailed history to spot trends and optimise performance. - Keep an eye on battery temperature and state of charge. - Check your system from your wrist with the Apple Watch app and complication. - Export your stats, switch inverter modes, and fine-tune charge schedules in seconds. To get started, you’ll need a FoxESS Cloud account and API key.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Energy Stats at none against Sun position and path's 1. Energy Stats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Sun position and path's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Sun position and path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Energy Stats asks for nothing beyond the download.
Energy Stats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun position and path has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, 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 94% of Energy Stats's.
Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, Energy Stats every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sun position and path | Energy Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.8K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | 94.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | siranet GK | Alistair Priest |
Customer experience
Sun position and path
Energy Stats
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
Energy Stats
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sun position and path
- Remove ads 1 month$1.991 Month
Energy Stats
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sun position and path free?
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