# Sun Quest vs Sunscape AR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sun Quest at 740 against Sunscape AR's 1. Sun Quest also leads on chart position (#122 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Sunscape AR's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (67% vs 55%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun Quest sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sunscape AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sunscape AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Quest has 740 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Sun Quest's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sunscape AR's.

Sun Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, Sunscape AR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Quest | Sunscape AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (740 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-quest-seeker-and-tracker/id1607543741/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunscape-ar/id6738613861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **740** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apextens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607543743) | [Atulya Weise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810791662) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-quest-seeker-and-tracker/id1607543741)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app helps users predict and optimize the use of natural sunlight. It provides detailed information on sunrise, sunset, and the sun's path, with features for photography, real estate, architecture, and solar energy planning.

**Highlights:** Predict sunrise and sunset times, Visualize the sun's path, Analyze light and shadow areas, AR Street View for sun path simulation, 10-day weather forecast, Solar energy production simulation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LIGHT - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| LIGHT - 3 Months | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| LIGHT - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| PRO - Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| PRO - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| PRO - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| SunQuest - Migration Pack | Free | one-time |
| LIGHT - Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| PRO - Lifetime (Upgrade) | $24.99 | one-time |
| PRO - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for tracking sun progress
- 👍 Easy to understand and use
- 👍 Useful for gardening and plant placement
- 👍 Excellent for house hunting and solar gain planning
- 🚀 Brilliant and amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restricted features without purchase
- 🐛 Issues with setting location and tracking sun position
- 💰 Trying to charge for features already purchased

**Reported bugs**

- Constant pop-ups to subscribe to premium version
- Can't test app without being prompted to buy

**Requested features**

- Allow users to set up location arrangement
- Provide more free features without paywall


### Sunscape AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunscape-ar/id6738613861)

Instantly determine the precise amount of sunlight any location receives throughout the year. This app uses machine learning to analyze obstructions like buildings and trees, providing accurate sun schedules without guesswork. Ideal for planning gardening, landscaping, or solar installations.

**Highlights:** Instant sunlight calculation, Machine learning analysis, Obstruction mapping (trees, buildings), Hand-correction paint tool, Annual sun schedule simulation, Guided tutorial

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunscape Ultimate | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Quest free?

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

### Is Sunscape AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sun Quest or Sunscape AR?

Sunscape AR is rated higher. Sun Quest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 740 ratings, while Sunscape AR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sun Quest or Sunscape AR have ads?

Neither Sun Quest nor Sunscape AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Quest or Sunscape AR?

Sun Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sunscape AR every 9 days. Most recently, Sun Quest was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sunscape AR on October 24, 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.*