# Sun n Moon vs Wildfire

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.

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. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun n Moon | Wildfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-n-moon/id294937581/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #89 | **#87** |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Catalyst4](https://appshunter.io/developer/294937584) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun n Moon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-n-moon/id294937581)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌟 Well-designed interface
- 🎯 Accurate sun and moon information
- 📸 Great for photographers
- 📍 Automatic location detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Lack of recent updates
- 🐛 Inaccurate data reported
- ⏳ Outdated for new OS
- 🖱️ Inconvenient navigation
- 🏙️ Limited city list

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Inaccurate time zone data
- Autolocate bug with time zone offset
- App not opening after upgrade
- Location not saving correctly

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch compass view
- Save multiple locations
- Add civil twilight information
- Improve interface aesthetics
- Add AM/PM display options


### Wildfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for tracking wildfires
- 🚀 Provides good regional overview
- 💡 Helpful for staying informed during fire season
- 🚀 Detailed fire information and forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks real-time fire data and updates
- 🗺️ Limited map details and functionality
- 📍 Unable to identify specific fire locations
- 🇨🇦 Excludes Canadian fire data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Maps and data fail to load properly
- Inaccurate or outdated fire information

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun n Moon free?

Sun n Moon costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wildfire free?

Wildfire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sun n Moon or Wildfire?

Sun n Moon is rated higher. Sun n Moon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Wildfire averages 4.4 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Sun n Moon or Wildfire have ads?

Neither Sun n Moon nor Wildfire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sun n Moon or Wildfire?

Sun n Moon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wildfire monthly. Most recently, Sun n Moon was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wildfire on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sun n Moon or Wildfire?

Sun n Moon currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Wildfire at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*