# Sun position and path vs EclipseGo

The clearest difference is ads: EclipseGo at none against Sun position and path's shown. EclipseGo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Sun position and path's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and EclipseGo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EclipseGo 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.

Sun position and path ships an update every 6 weeks, EclipseGo every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun position and path | EclipseGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/eclipsego-2026-total-eclipse/id6479233677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) | [Garafa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284829377) |

## 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


### EclipseGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipsego-2026-total-eclipse/id6479233677)

This app helps you find and share details about the 2024 Total Eclipse for any location. It provides information on eclipse type, key timings, maximum coverage, and duration. An optional upgrade offers favoriting locations and a countdown timer.

**Highlights:** Eclipse type identification, Key moment timings, Max partial eclipse coverage, Total eclipse duration, Location sharing, Favorite locations (Pro), Countdown timer (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 Eclipse Cloud Cover | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun position and path free?

Sun position and path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EclipseGo free?

EclipseGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

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

### Do Sun position and path or EclipseGo have ads?

Sun position and path shows ads; EclipseGo does not.

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

Sun position and path ships an update every 6 weeks, and EclipseGo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sun position and path was updated on September 19, 2026 and EclipseGo on September 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.*