# Sun position and path vs Instant Cal

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun position and path | Instant Cal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-position-and-path/id1502500167/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) | [Taek Oh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616205954) |

## 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


### Instant Cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-cal/id6772655662)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Instant Cal free?

Instant Cal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Sun position and path or Instant Cal have ads?

Both Sun position and path and Instant Cal show ads.

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

Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, and Instant Cal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sun position and path was updated on November 7, 2026 and Instant Cal on October 31, 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.*
