# LightPlan vs TrailNav

The clearest difference is price: LightPlan at Free against TrailNav's $4.99. TrailNav's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LightPlan is free to download; TrailNav costs $4.99 up front. LightPlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TrailNav asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightPlan ships an update every 3 weeks, TrailNav every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightPlan | TrailNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) | [Jose Andres Briseno Vidal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844321438) |

## What reviewers say

### LightPlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896)

Visualize the sun and moon's path in 3D on real-world terrain to plan outdoor photography. See golden hour, blue hour, and shadows with precision. Save locations and camera angles for perfect shots.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic 3D sun and moon visualization, Interactive timeline for golden hour and blue hour, 3D building shadow visualization, Smart location library with custom camera angles, Syncs locations across devices, Elevation charts and compass

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


### TrailNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailnav/id6755547320)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightPlan free?

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

### Is TrailNav free?

TrailNav costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do LightPlan or TrailNav have ads?

Neither LightPlan nor TrailNav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightPlan or TrailNav?

LightPlan ships an update every 3 weeks, and TrailNav every 3 days. Most recently, LightPlan was updated on October 30, 2026 and TrailNav on October 30, 2026.

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