Comparison

Sunlitt vs SurfMatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sunlitt

Track the sun's position, movements, and shadows with this AR-powered tool. Analyze sunlight, visualize shadow movement in real-time, and get precise solar event timings. Ideal for creators and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Sun path and position tracking
  • Sunlight and shadow analysis
  • Augmented Reality visualization
  • Solar event timings
  • Shadow Map and terrain analysis
  • Monolitt Mode for daily use
Features
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# Apple Design Awards Finalist # Featured on the App Store # Great on iOS 26 # App of the Day # "Apps We Love" by Apple Harness the Power of the Sun with Sunlitt: your all-in-one tool for tracking the sun’s position, movements, and shadows, anywhere and anytime. → Follow the Sun’s Path and Position Access precise, up-to-the-minute sun tracking data tailored to your location, anytime—even without an internet connection. → Analyze Sunlight and Shadows Discover how sunlight interacts with shadows. Perfect for architects, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts. → Augmented Reality - AR See the sun’s path in your environment and use the Monolitt to visualize real-time shadow movement directly in your scene. → Solar Events Times Stay on top of important solar events like sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, solstices, and equinoxes with detailed timing information. → Map Dive deeper with powerful tools like the Shadow Map and view the Sun’s Path over terrain or satellite imagery for a thorough visual analysis. → Landform Shadows See how hills, mountains, and valleys affect sunlight by casting real shadows on the 3D map. PRO required. → Monolitt Mode Enjoy a simple yet engaging sun-tracking tool, perfect for daily tasks like finding a good parking spot, selecting a sunny picnic area, or getting the perfect tan! Designed for creators & explorers, Sunlitt works seamlessly offline, syncs across all your devices, and offers: • Support for Apple Watch, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro • Widgets for Lock & Home Screen • Notifications & Live Activities • App Intents and Shortcuts • Free access to essential sun-tracking features Unlock even more with Sunlitt PRO: Change the date, get twilight details, azimuth, altitude, shadow ratio, weather forecasts, shadows in AR, landform shadows and much more. Whether you’re a photographer, real estate professional, designer, or outdoor enthusiast, Sunlitt is your ultimate tool for tracking the sun’s journey in the sky. Got feedback? We’d love to hear from you! Reach us at hello@sunlitt.app Loving Sunlitt? Leave a review and share the love! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

SurfMatch

This app provides advanced surf forecasting by combining premium weather data, wave modeling, and community input. It offers a clean interface with essential surf conditions, helping users find better waves and avoid disappointing sessions.

Highlights
  • AI-driven surf forecasting
  • 325+ curated surf breaks
  • SurfMatch Score (0-5 rating)
  • Dynamic strike zones
  • Live telemetry and buoy data
  • 3-day hyper-local forecasts
  • Interactive map cues
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A note from Cory, founder & surfer: Most surf apps are cluttered with confusing graphs and aggressive ads. SurfMatch is built by surfers who wanted a better way. We combine marine data, advanced wave modeling, and community feedback to help you score more waves and suffer fewer skunkings. 325+ Curated Breaks (And Growing) We track over 300 curated surf spots around the world, and we keep adding more. If you download the app and don't see your local break on the map yet, let us know! Use the "Request a Spot" feature in the app or reach out directly to info@surfmatchapp.com, and we'll add it to the top of our development queue. Stop checking five different apps to figure out where to paddle out. Surf Face Estimate: We translate deepwater buoy data into an estimated rideable wave height based on local bathymetry. SurfMatch Score: A 1-5 rating tailored to the unique mechanics of each spot. Dynamic Strike Zones (Pro): Interactive tidal curves that track against a break's bathymetry and lock into the optimal window. Live Buoy Data (Pro): Real-time wave readings and size boosts from offshore stations where available. What You Get For Free: The SurfMatch Score: Stop doing mental math with wind angles and swell periods. Our algorithm synthesizes the data to rate every hour. Free SurfMatch Intelligence: Test-drive our digital coach with a free, hyper-local analysis. Tap the Intelligence icon to get a detailed breakdown of your break's bathymetry and swell metrics before you paddle out. No subscription required. 3-Day Forecasts: Get hyper-local windows for your nearest breaks. Interactive Map Cues: Read the lineup with intuitive map arrows (Blue for Swell, Pink for Wind) aligned to oceanographic flow standards. Simple, Clean Interface: Get the essential data (Est. Surf Face, wave energy, wind direction, and tide tracking) in a premium interface designed for actual surfers, not meteorologists. Save Your Spots: Save up to 3 of your go-to breaks and sync conditions across devices. Unlock SurfMatch Pro Try Pro free, then continue with a monthly or annual plan. Pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe. Cancel anytime. Upgrade to unlock the full forecasting toolkit: Live Ocean Radar & High-Resolution Marine Data: Stop relying exclusively on generic weather models. Access high-resolution marine data and track incoming storm cells and swell energy with our interactive radar. Live Buoy Data & Boosts: See what is happening in the water right now with dedicated tracking cards and real-time size and period boosts where buoy data is available. Pro SurfMatch Intelligence: Your personal digital surf coach and travel agent. Ask for quiver matches and lineup tactics, or plan strike missions with live flight prices and wave dossiers sent directly to your inbox. Dynamic Strike Zones: Never miss the window. Our tidal curve tracks against a break's unique bathymetry. When the tide hits the optimal window, it locks into the Strike Zone. Local Creator Profiles: Want your session captured? Spot forecasts feature local surf photographers and videographers. Check out their portfolios and connect directly to book a shoot. 14-Day Outlook: Plan your sessions, road trips, and strike missions up to two weeks in advance. Unlimited Favorites: Save your entire local hit-list in a day-by-day matrix sorted by live conditions. Download SurfMatch today and know before you go. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.surfmatchapp.com/legal-pages/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.surfmatchapp.com/legal-pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Sunlitt4 screens
SurfMatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SurfMatch at 100% against Sunlitt's 63%. SurfMatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Sunlitt's advantage is ratings volume (819 vs 1) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sunlitt sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SurfMatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SurfMatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunlitt has 819 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Sunlitt's written reviews are positive against 100% of SurfMatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunlitt ships an update fortnightly, SurfMatch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sunlitt versus SurfMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunlittSurfMatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (819 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings819 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#91 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlipping Hues SrlsCory King

Customer experience

Sunlitt

All ratings799 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative26.9%

SurfMatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Sunlitt

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Watch complications don't work or display
  • App crashes on first launch
  • AR camera freezes within 1 second on iPhone 13 mini
  • App incompatible with iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • Crashes on Intel Mac across all versions
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  • 3D view window closure requires force quit to reopen
  • Upfront charging despite free trial offer

Requested features

6 requests
  • Higher resolution graphics toggle for building shadows
  • Toggle for map labels on/off
  • Direct time selection input instead of slider
  • Flexible pricing options (e.g., $5 for 120 minutes)
  • Moonlitt feature on Apple Watch
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  • Support for viewing future dates (2026+)

SurfMatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sunlitt

Subscriptions6
  • Sunlitt PRO – Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Bundle – Monthy$5.991 Month
  • Sunlitt PRO – Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Sunlitt PRO – Yearly1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Sunlitt PRO – Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Bundle – Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Sunlitt PRO – Lifetime$39.99
  • Sunlitt PRO – Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

SurfMatch

Subscriptions2
  • SurfMatch Pro Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SurfMatch Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Sunlitt free?
Sunlitt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SurfMatch free?
SurfMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sunlitt or SurfMatch?
SurfMatch is rated higher. Sunlitt averages 4.7 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while SurfMatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sunlitt or SurfMatch have ads?
Neither Sunlitt nor SurfMatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sunlitt or SurfMatch?
Sunlitt ships an update fortnightly, and SurfMatch every 5 days. Most recently, Sunlitt was updated on November 12, 2026 and SurfMatch on November 7, 2026.

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