# Shadowmap vs Sunio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sunio at 100% against Shadowmap's 45%. Sunio also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Shadowmap's advantage is chart position (#99 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadowmap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sunio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sunio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Shadowmap's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sunio's.

Shadowmap ships an update every 6 weeks, Sunio every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowmap | Sunio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmap-sunlight-and-shade/id1566789060/reviews) | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunio-sun-tracker-3d-shadow/id6753144445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shadowmap Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/470503999) | [Daniel Slave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126366753) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowmap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmap-sunlight-and-shade/id1566789060)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Weather, #136 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Analyze sunlight and shadows for any location worldwide. Optimize solar energy, assess real estate, plan photography, and find ideal outdoor spots. Offers advanced 3D editing and data export capabilities.

**Highlights:** Sun and shadow simulation, Solar energy optimization, Real estate and architecture analysis, Photography and cinematography planning, 3D world editing, Solar data export to CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadowmap Home – Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Home – Monthly Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Explorer – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Explorer – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Studio – Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Studio – Yearly | $59.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Home – Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Home – Yearly Trial | $99.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Studio – Yearly | $599.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Studio – Yearly | $599.99 | per year |


### Sunio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunio-sun-tracker-3d-shadow/id6753144445)

Visualize the sun's path and its impact on terrain in 3D. Plan photography, evaluate property sunlight, and optimize solar panel placement with accurate, animated lighting and shadow simulations.

**Highlights:** 3D animated sunlight and shadow simulation, Augmented Reality sun path overlay, Precise golden hour and twilight times, Property sun exposure analysis, Solar panel optimization tools, Interactive time scrubbing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowmap free?

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

### Is Sunio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadowmap or Sunio?

Sunio is rated higher. Shadowmap averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sunio averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do Shadowmap or Sunio have ads?

Neither Shadowmap nor Sunio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowmap or Sunio?

Shadowmap ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sunio every 5 days. Most recently, Shadowmap was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sunio on October 25, 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.*