Sun n Moon vs Wildfire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sun n Moon
This app provides precise sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times for any location on Earth. It features a compass showing celestial body positions, moon phase animations, and detailed astronomical data. Access information for past and future dates, with offline capabilities.
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Moonrise and moonset times
- Moon phases animation
- Compass showing sun and moon positions
- Location by GPS, city list, lat/lon, or Google Maps
- Accurate times (NOAA standard) offline
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Sun n Moon accurately calculates data for any location on earth for: - Sunrise/Sunset - Moonrise/Moonset - Moon phases animation - Compass showing sun and moon positions **Now on Apple WATCH *** WATCH a VIDEO demo at our site *** http://www.catalyst4.com/sun_n_moon Key Features • Sunrise and sunset times (no network connection required) • Moonrise and moonset times • Specify location by 4 methods: 1) GPS or location services 2) Choose from a list of cities worldwide 3) Latitude and longitude 4) Google Maps • Phase of the Moon/Percentage Illumination • Compass view for navigation showing position of sun and moon (slider animates the position and elevation for different times of the day) • Save a location (startup to the saved location or automatically find current location) • Select any date. Quickly switch between dates using arrows or return to current date. • Easy to read display (in 24 hour or am/pm format) • Handles time zones and daylight savings time • Shows past/future dates for northern/southern extremes when sun is down/up all day • Accurate times (NOAA standard) calculated right on the device (network connection not required) • Details view - time of solar noon, current altitude and elevation for sun and moon
Wildfire
This app provides comprehensive wildfire and weather data, including real-time fire detection from satellites, detailed fire weather outlooks, and hazardous condition zones. It offers advanced forecasting and incident reports for informed decision-making.
- MODIS & VIIRS thermal satellite fire detection
- 8-day fire weather outlooks
- Hazardous wildfire condition zones
- GOES-16 satellite imagery animations
- National Fire Incident Reports
- 7-day fire potential forecast
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Download the most comprehensive Wildfire app for iOS. CURRENT WILDFIRES - MODIS Thermal Satellite Fire Detection - VIIRS IBAND Fire Detection - MODIS + VIIRS Spot Details - Fire Weather Outlook: Days 1 - 8 - Large Fire Points - Dry Thunderstorm Fire Weather Outlook - National Fire Incident Reports - Fire Potential Index: 7-day Forecast - Large Fire Probability - Fire Danger Rating - Expected Large Fires per PSA - National Significant Fire Outlook: 4-months - NFDRS Dead Fuel Moisture - US Drought Monitor & Index HAZARDOUS WILDFIRE CONDITION ZONES - Detailed NOAA discussion GOES-16 SATELLITE IMAGERY ANIMATIONS - Regional zones (CONUS) * Available for iPhone and iPad with single purchase * Feel free to contact me at mwnbdc@gmail.com if you have any questions. Enjoy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sun n Moon at 5.0 against Wildfire's 4.4. Sun n Moon also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). Wildfire's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Sun n Moon costs $0.99 and Wildfire $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sun n Moon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire has 1.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Sun n Moon's written reviews are positive against 40% of Wildfire's.
Sun n Moon ships an update every 5 weeks, Wildfire monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sun n Moon | Wildfire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.4 (1.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better | 40.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #88 | #86 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Catalyst4 | LW Brands, LLC |
Customer experience
Sun n Moon
Wildfire
User reviews
Sun n Moon
From 8 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌟 Well-designed interface
- 🎯 Accurate sun and moon information
- 📸 Great for photographers
- 📍 Automatic location detection
Room to improve
- 📉 Lack of recent updates
- 🐛 Inaccurate data reported
- ⏳ Outdated for new OS
- 🖱️ Inconvenient navigation
- 🏙️ Limited city list
Wildfire
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful for tracking wildfires
- 🚀 Provides good regional overview
- 💡 Helpful for staying informed during fire season
- 🚀 Detailed fire information and forecasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Lacks real-time fire data and updates
- 🗺️ Limited map details and functionality
- 📍 Unable to identify specific fire locations
- 🇨🇦 Excludes Canadian fire data
Bugs and requests
Sun n Moon
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes after updates
- Inaccurate time zone data
- Autolocate bug with time zone offset
- App not opening after upgrade
- Location not saving correctly
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- Crashes with iOS 4
- Black boxed text in settings
- Autolocate feature issues
- Daylight saving not saving
Requested features
10 requests- Add Apple Watch compass view
- Save multiple locations
- Add civil twilight information
- Improve interface aesthetics
- Add AM/PM display options
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- Display moon phases visually
- Add zip code entry for location
- Allow saving date ranges
- Add place names instead of coordinates
- Customizable calendar view
Wildfire
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Maps and data fail to load properly
- Inaccurate or outdated fire information
Requested features
4 requests- Add alerts and evacuation zone mapping
- Improve map interface and navigation
- Provide more detailed fire name and location information
- Expand coverage to include Canadian fires
In-app purchases
Sun n Moon
No in-app purchases
Wildfire
No in-app purchases
Questions
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