Comparison

Sun position and path vs Solartelligent

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

Solartelligent

Plan and simulate solar energy systems with advanced tools for homeowners and professionals. Analyze solar potential, predict output and savings, and visualize installations using augmented reality. Generate detailed project reports for confident decision-making.

Highlights
  • Global location solar potential analysis
  • Augmented Reality (AR) sun path and shade simulation
  • PV energy output and savings prediction
  • Automatic optimal PV module placement
  • Detailed project report generation
  • Inclinometer tool for module alignment
  • iCloud project synchronization
Features
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Discover Solartelligent: The Ultimate Solar Planning Tool. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or a solar expert, Solartelligent makes solar energy planning, simulation, and installation simple, precise, and effective. Easy for beginners with integrated step-by-step guidance, and indispensable for professionals with advanced calculations, sun and shadow simulations, output predictions, and powerful utilities. For rooftop systems, ground-mounted panels, balconies, or walls. For Homeowners: • Determine if solar energy is right for your location. • Predict PV energy output and savings. • Save money and evaluate installation offers with confidence. For Professionals: • Plan and manage detailed projects with ease. • Use (AR) tools for real-time shading and sun path analysis. • Amaze clients with professional and innovative insights on-site. Key Features: • Select any location worldwide and analyze its solar potential. • Plan PV projects with integrated utilities for design, shading, and energy optimization. • Use Augmented Reality (AR) to visualize sun paths and mark precise horizon lines on-site. • Simulate energy outputs, shading, and system efficiency for any month or time of day. • Add solar areas for rooftops, ground-mounted panels, balconies, or walls to your projects. • Use automatic, optimal PV module placement on a solar area based on best sunlight conditions. • On flat surfaces, PV Modules can also be tilted or dual-tilted (e.g., east-west) for maximum efficiency. • Adjust row spacing or add additional walkways between module rows or modules. • Manually mark custom shadow objects like nearby houses or trees on the map for precise shadow analysis. • Calculate optimal angles for PV modules based on sunlight and shadows. • Incorporate energy consumption, storage (batteries), and grid data to predict self-consumption and savings. • Generate detailed project reports, including yield, break-even time and lifetime revenue predictions. • Generate accurate sun path and horizon diagrams for any location. • Export results as PDF for easy sharing. • Export horizon data for mountains and shadow objects in projects as a CSV or horizon file. • Measure tilt or align modules to optimal orientation and tilt with the Inclinometer tool. • Sync projects via iCloud to seamlessly share them between iPhone and iPad. • Works anywhere in the world. Solartelligent Business Features: Unlock advanced functionality with a subscription: • Manage multiple projects seamlessly. • Use AR shading horizons to mark exact site conditions quickly and for maximum precision. No need to add shadow objects manually. • Calculate outputs and revenues based on AR inputs. • Add your logo on all reports and exported PDFs. With Solartelligent, you can plan, optimize, and install solar energy systems confidently and efficiently. Solar energy for everyone. For our future. Let’s start! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sun position and path4 screens
Solartelligent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sun position and path at Free against Solartelligent's $12.99. Sun position and path also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Solartelligent's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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; Solartelligent costs $12.99 up front. Sun position and path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Solartelligent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sun position and path holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. 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 80% of Solartelligent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, Solartelligent every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sun position and path versus Solartelligent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun position and pathSolartelligent
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB15 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%

Solartelligent

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%

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

Solartelligent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sun position and path

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ads 1 month$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Solartelligent

Subscriptions2
  • Business Subscription, Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Business Subscription, Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Sun position and path free?
Sun position and path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solartelligent free?
Solartelligent costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sun position and path or Solartelligent?
Sun position and path is rated higher. Sun position and path averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Solartelligent averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Sun position and path or Solartelligent have ads?
Sun position and path shows ads; Solartelligent does not.
Which is updated more often, Sun position and path or Solartelligent?
Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, and Solartelligent every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sun position and path was updated on October 24, 2026 and Solartelligent on October 25, 2026.

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