# Sunlitt vs SurfMatch

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 (#85 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunlitt | SurfMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlitt-sun-tracker-and-seeker/id1628751457/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfmatch/id6776884752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **819** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flipping Hues Srls](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625556448) | [Cory King](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776884754) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunlitt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlitt-sun-tracker-and-seeker/id1628751457)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Weather, #94 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunlitt PRO – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Bundle – Monthy | $5.99 | per month |
| Sunlitt PRO – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Sunlitt PRO – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Sunlitt PRO – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Bundle – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Sunlitt PRO – Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Sunlitt PRO – Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautifully designed interface
- 🌞 Accurate sun tracking and visualization
- 📱 Consistent experience across Apple devices
- 🎬 Excellent for filmmakers and professionals
- 🗺️ Useful 3D shadow maps and visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Watch complications buggy or non-functional
- 🐛 App crashes on startup for some users
- 🐛 AR camera freezes frequently
- 💰 Limited features behind paywall
- ⏱️ Time selection requires slider instead of direct input

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### SurfMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfmatch/id6776884752)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SurfMatch Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| SurfMatch Pro Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*