Comparison

Pho Sun vs SunPath

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

Head to head
About

Pho Sun

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Enhance the light in your photos by taking advantage of the position of the sun, check where the sun will be at sunrise and sunset to create striking images, find out when the golden hour and the blue hour begin to make your images more spectacular.

About

SunPath

Features
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Plan sunlight before you arrive. See the exact sun position, shadows, sunrise, sunset, golden hour and blue hour for any location and any date. WHAT SUNPATH DOES SunPath helps you plan natural light with confidence. Whether you're scouting a photography location, evaluating a property, planning a solar installation or designing an outdoor space, SunPath shows exactly where the sun will be throughout the day and year. Search for cities, addresses and popular landmarks worldwide to instantly visualize the sun path, sunlight direction and shadow conditions before you arrive. FREE TRIAL Every new user receives 1 free location search. Your free search unlocks SunPath's complete planning experience, including live sun position, date planning, golden hour, blue hour, yearly sunlight comparisons and premium map styles. After the free search has been used, a subscription or lifetime purchase is required to continue searching new locations and access premium features. FEATURES β€’ Sun position and direction for any location β€’ Sunrise and sunset direction β€’ Live sun altitude & azimuth β€’ Golden hour & blue hour (AM & PM) β€’ Shadow planning throughout the year β€’ Daylight duration and seasonal changes β€’ Year-round sunlight comparisons β€’ Civil dawn and dusk times β€’ Search cities, addresses and landmarks β€’ Any date selection (past & future) β€’ Hybrid and Satellite maps PERFECT FOR β€’ Photography & Videography β€’ Real Estate & Property Visits β€’ Architecture & Landscape Design β€’ Solar Panel Planning β€’ Garden Planning β€’ Outdoor Events & Travel Plan with confidence. Know the light before you arrive. --- About Subscriptions: This app offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions to access premium features. β€’ Annual Plan: Full access, billed yearly β€’ Lifetime Plan: One-time purchase for permanent access Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes Account will be charged upon confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and our Privacy Policy: https://appx3.dev/privacy/

Screenshots

Pho Sun3 screens
SunPath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pho Sun at none against SunPath's 3. Pho Sun also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SunPath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Pho Sun asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pho Sun ships an update every 2 days, SunPath every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Pho Sun versus SunPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPho SunSunPath
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea BiancatSerge Benati

In-app purchases

None

Pho Sun

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SunPath

Subscriptions1
  • SunSpotter Full Access –1 Year$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock SunSpotter$2.99
  • One-Time Purchase$3.99

Questions

Is Pho Sun free?
Pho Sun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SunPath free?
SunPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pho Sun or SunPath have ads?
Neither Pho Sun nor SunPath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pho Sun or SunPath?
Pho Sun ships an update every 2 days, and SunPath every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pho Sun was updated on October 1, 2026 and SunPath on October 8, 2026.

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