# SunOnTrack vs Shutter Safe

The clearest difference is price: Shutter Safe at Free against SunOnTrack's $9.99. Shutter Safe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). SunOnTrack's advantage is ratings volume (151 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 27.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Shutter Safe is free to download; SunOnTrack costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shutter Safe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunOnTrack has 151 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SunOnTrack ships an update every 2 months, Shutter Safe monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunOnTrack | Shutter Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunontrack-sun-path-and-shadows/id1610305853/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-safe/id6751868798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 27.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Moder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610305855) | [Calvin Fraites](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802751239) |

## What reviewers say

### SunOnTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunontrack-sun-path-and-shadows/id1610305853)

Plan sunlight, sun position, and shadows accurately on a map or in AR. Visualize sun paths, elevation, and shadow lengths for photography, real estate, gardening, and photovoltaics.

**Highlights:** Sun path and position calculation, Shadow simulation and length calculation, Augmented Reality (AR) visualization, Map-based planning, Sunlight amount estimation, Seasonal shadow differences

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- ☀️ Accurate sun path simulation
- 💡 Useful for solar planning
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
- ✅ Works as described

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shadows are static
- 🤔 No trial version available
- 🗺️ Outdated map data
- 🤷 No clear instructions or tutorial
- 📱 AR not working on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Shadows are static and don’t change with time of day
- AR 3D error required sensor failed on iPhone 13 Pro
- Map is outdated
- Timeline overlaps the angle circle
- Cannot select future dates in the calendar on iPhone 13

**Requested features**

- Add wind data
- Allow account creation and sharing simulations online
- Improve precision of element placement
- Add a tutorial or user tips
- Enable future date selection in calendar


### Shutter Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-safe/id6751868798)

This app helps photographers catalog and manage their camera gear. Securely store details like make, model, and serial numbers for all your equipment. Keep a reliable record of your cameras, lenses, and accessories for insurance and safekeeping.

**Highlights:** Catalog gear with make, model, and type, Save serial numbers for insurance, Organize cameras, lenses, and accessories, Quickly search and update collection, Lightweight, fast, and intuitive design

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunOnTrack free?

SunOnTrack costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shutter Safe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SunOnTrack or Shutter Safe?

Shutter Safe is rated higher. SunOnTrack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Shutter Safe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SunOnTrack or Shutter Safe have ads?

Neither SunOnTrack nor Shutter Safe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SunOnTrack or Shutter Safe?

SunOnTrack ships an update every 2 months, and Shutter Safe monthly. Most recently, SunOnTrack was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shutter Safe 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.*