# Sun position and path vs Energy Stats

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun position and path | Energy Stats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-position-and-path/id1502500167/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energy-stats/id1644492526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) | [Alistair Priest](https://appshunter.io/developer/431349748) |

## 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


### Energy Stats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energy-stats/id1644492526)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app, 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 Energy Stats free?

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

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

Energy Stats is rated higher. Sun position and path averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Energy Stats averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sun position and path or Energy Stats have ads?

Sun position and path shows ads; Energy Stats does not.

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

Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, and Energy Stats every 4 days. Most recently, Sun position and path was updated on October 22, 2026 and Energy Stats on October 19, 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.*