# Solstice vs Skyward

The clearest difference is price: Solstice at Free against Skyward's $1.99. Solstice also leads on ratings volume (80 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). Skyward's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

Solstice is free to download; Skyward costs $1.99 up front. Solstice sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Skyward asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skyward holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solstice has 80 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Solstice ships an update every 2 months, Skyward every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solstice | Skyward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solstice/id1547580907/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyward/id6808798653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 27 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan Eden](https://appshunter.io/developer/508167369) | [Ahmed Khelifi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844934868) |

## What reviewers say

### Solstice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solstice/id1547580907)

Track daily daylight changes in your location and see monthly projections. Explore daylight variations across different global locations and over time. Receive notifications and use widgets to stay informed about upcoming daylight.

**Highlights:** Daily daylight change comparison, Monthly daylight projections, Time Travel feature, Multi-location comparison, Daily notifications, Widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and clean design
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Informative and detailed data
- 🚀 Fast and seamless performance
- 🎁 Free and privacy-respecting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Widgets not displaying correctly
- 🐛 Notifications not sending
- 🐛 Inaccurate information (longest/shortest days inverted)
- 🐛 App hangs on cold open

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when sliding bar
- App crashes when holding any location
- Square widget displays white square with grey bars only
- Widget options not showing
- Lock screen widget progress ring shows incorrect progress

**Requested features**

- Add a month view
- Add equinox measurements and widgets
- Remember multiple locations
- Compare data for two places on the same screen
- Add automatic push notifications for sunset


### Skyward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyward/id6808798653)

This app provides detailed weather forecasts for up to 30 days, with longer-range outlooks up to 6 months. It offers clear charts, radar, historical comparisons, and tide information to help users understand weather patterns.

**Highlights:** 30-day detailed forecasts, 6-month long-range outlooks, Rain radar and weather maps, Tide information, Historical weather comparisons, Customizable weather tiles, Smart weather alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solstice free?

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

### Is Skyward free?

Skyward costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solstice or Skyward?

Skyward is rated higher. Solstice averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Skyward averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Solstice or Skyward have ads?

Neither Solstice nor Skyward shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solstice or Skyward?

Solstice ships an update every 2 months, and Skyward every 5 days. Most recently, Solstice was updated on October 10, 2026 and Skyward on October 12, 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.*