# Sun position and path vs Sunny

The clearest difference is ads: Sunny at none against Sun position and path's shown. Sunny also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and 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, 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 Sunny sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sunny 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 5 weeks, Sunny weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun position and path | Sunny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/sunny-light-meter/id6781954982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) | [Trevor Welsh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629778950) |

## 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


### Sunny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunny-light-meter/id6781954982)

This app helps film photographers achieve accurate exposures by providing real-time light metering. It offers multiple metering modes and customizable settings to match your camera and lenses, ensuring your shots are perfectly exposed.

**Highlights:** Four Exposure Modes (Av, Tv, A, M), Dual Metering Systems (Average, Spot), Gear Customization, Focal Length Matching, Save Settings (Exif Logger), Custom Metering Engine, Real-Time Feedback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunny Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Sunny Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Sunny Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | 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 Sunny free?

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

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

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

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

Sun position and path shows ads; Sunny does not.

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

Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sunny weekly. Most recently, Sun position and path was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sunny on October 2, 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.*