Sun position and path vs Instant Cal
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.
Instant Cal
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See results the moment you type. Instant Calc is an all-in-one calculator that shows results as you enter numbers — no Calculate button needed. Just type and see. 15 Specialized Calculators Finance & Daily Life • Discount Calculator — Instantly calculate sale prices and savings • Loan Calculator — Monthly payment, total interest, full amortization • Savings Calculator — Final balance and after-tax interest • Currency Converter — Real-time rates for 14 currencies Dining & Splitting • Tip Calculator — Split bills with custom tip percentages • Dutch Pay — Divide any bill evenly among any number of people Health • BMI Calculator — Body mass index with health grade (ft/lb or cm/kg) • Age Calculator — Exact age in years, months, days + birthday countdown Unit Conversion • Length, Weight & Temperature converter (imperial ↔ metric) • Fuel Efficiency — MPG and km/L • Unit Price Comparison — Find the better deal instantly • Date Calculator — Days between dates, D-day countdown • Math & Engineering — Expression evaluator, trig, fraction→decimal Key Features 4 Languages — Korean · English · Japanese · Chinese Dark Mode / Light Mode toggle Favorites — Pin your most-used calculators to the top History — Review any past calculation anytime Large Text Mode — Bigger display for comfortable reading Live Exchange Rates — Auto-updated via KEB Hana Bank No sign-up. No clutter. Open the app and start calculating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instant Cal at none against Sun position and path's 1. Instant Cal also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Sun position and path's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Instant Cal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, Instant Cal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sun position and path | Instant Cal |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | siranet GK | Taek Oh |
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
Instant Cal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sun position and path
- Remove ads 1 month$1.991 Month
Instant Cal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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