# Solar Snap vs SunSketcher

The clearest difference is price: SunSketcher at Free against Solar Snap's $1.99. SunSketcher also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Solar Snap's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and review sentiment (71% vs 33%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SunSketcher is free to download; Solar Snap costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Solar Snap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Snap has 6.5K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Solar Snap's written reviews are positive against 33% of SunSketcher's.

Solar Snap ships an update every 6 weeks, SunSketcher fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Snap | SunSketcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-snap/id1599230728/reviews)** | [2.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsketcher/id6464665997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rise Up Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/923703769) | [Western Kentucky University](https://appshunter.io/developer/365191345) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar Snap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-snap/id1599230728)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture stunning photos of the sun and solar eclipses with this comprehensive app. It includes a camera filter system and an offline simulator with detailed eclipse information and timings for global events. Prepare for upcoming eclipses with expert guidance.

**Highlights:** Solar eclipse photography, Camera filter integration, Offline global eclipse simulator, Detailed eclipse timings, Expert video instructions, Sun photography filter

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality and stable app
- 🚀 Excellent for capturing eclipse photos
- 🔍 Powerful camera controls (focus, zoom, exposure)
- 🤖 Automatic total eclipse mode works great
- 📸 Produces clear, crisp photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with photos not being saved
- 🤔 Automatic lighting changes made photos terrible
- 🤷‍♂️ Struggled to capture partial eclipse stages
- 🧭 No option to use front-facing camera

**Reported bugs**

- Photos permission required error
- Velcro mount issues causing distortion

**Requested features**

- Add remote shutter support (e.g., Bluetooth, Apple Watch)
- Support for external lenses/telescopes
- Ability to select camera lens on multi-camera phones


### SunSketcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsketcher/id6464665997)

Capture crucial data during the Great North American Eclipse. This app automatically takes photos of the sun, helping scientists create a precise model of its shape and study solar interior flows. Participate in citizen science from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Automatic eclipse photography, Location-based timing for totality, Data upload for scientific analysis, Citizen science participation, Contributes to heliophysics research, No special equipment needed

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Snap free?

Solar Snap costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SunSketcher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solar Snap or SunSketcher?

Solar Snap is rated higher. Solar Snap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while SunSketcher averages 2.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do Solar Snap or SunSketcher have ads?

Neither Solar Snap nor SunSketcher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Snap or SunSketcher?

Solar Snap ships an update every 6 weeks, and SunSketcher fortnightly. Most recently, Solar Snap was updated on October 27, 2026 and SunSketcher on October 3, 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.*