Comparison

Sun position and path vs Sleep Bonsai

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Sleep Bonsai

Features
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Sleep better. Grow something beautiful. Sleep Bonsai turns your bedtime routine into a simple plant-growing experience. Put your phone down when you're ready to sleep, and your plant grows while you rest. The better your sleep routine, the healthier your plant becomes. HOW IT WORKS • Start Sleep mode when you go to bed • Put your phone down and take a break from the screen • Sleep through the night • Wake up and see how your plant has grown • Build healthier bedtime habits, one night at a time GROW YOUR COLLECTION Start with your bonsai and unlock more plants as you enjoy the app. Grow different plants including: • Bonsai • Ficus • Tulip • Morning Glory • Dandelion • Rose A CALMER BEDTIME ROUTINE Sleep Bonsai is designed to make putting your phone down before bed feel a little more rewarding. Instead of endlessly scrolling, start Sleep mode, leave your phone alone, and let your plant grow while you rest. No complicated routine. No pressure. Just sleep, wake up, and grow. PERFECT FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO • Build better sleep habits • Reduce screen time before bed • Create a relaxing nighttime routine • Stay motivated to put their phone down • Enjoy a simple virtual plant-growing experience Your little plant is waiting. Put your phone down. Get some rest. See what grows by morning.

Screenshots

Sun position and path4 screens
Sleep Bonsai3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sun position and path at 13.0 against Sleep Bonsai's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sun position and path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Sleep Bonsai sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, Sleep Bonsai every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sun position and path versus Sleep Bonsai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun position and pathSleep Bonsai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersiranet GKRyo Matsumoto

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

Sleep Bonsai

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sun position and path

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ads 1 month$1.991 Month
5 purchases

Sleep Bonsai

One-time5
  • たんぽぽ$1.99
  • ガジュマル$1.99
  • チューリップ$1.99
Show 2 more
  • アサガオ$1.99
  • バラ$1.99

Questions

Is Sun position and path free?
Sun position and path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sleep Bonsai free?
Sleep Bonsai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sun position and path or Sleep Bonsai have ads?
Both Sun position and path and Sleep Bonsai show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sun position and path or Sleep Bonsai?
Sun position and path ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sleep Bonsai every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sun position and path was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sleep Bonsai on October 31, 2026.

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