Sun position and path vs HINATA
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.
HINATA
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“Will this place get enough sunlight?” HINATA lets you check sun position, direction, and shadow trends on a map. Visualize how light changes by time and season, and quickly understand when and where sunlight reaches your location. Great for - Home/apartment viewing before visits - Balcony or gardening light checks - Photo/video location scouting Main features - Sun position and direction on map - Time slider to compare light changes - Summer/Winter solstice presets - Satellite and 3D map support Notes - Calculations are based on map center coordinates and selected time - Results are guidance only and not guaranteed real-world sunlight - Sun icon altitude is optimized for 2D view (3D focuses on direction) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HINATA at every 5 days against Sun position and path's every 6 weeks. Sun position and path's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and HINATA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sun position and path ships an update every 6 weeks, HINATA every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Sun position and path | HINATA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | siranet GK | Hiroto Endo |
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
HINATA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sun position and path
- Remove ads 1 month$1.991 Month
HINATA
- Proプラン（月）$2.991 Month
- Proプラン（年）$24.991 Year
