Sun n Moon vs Canada Weather
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
Canada Weather
Visualize Canadian weather with detailed radar maps, satellite imagery, and advanced forecast charts. Track precipitation, analyze weather systems, and customize your view for accurate, up-to-date information.
- North American precipitation radar animations
- Rain and snow calibration options
- GOES-19 satellite imagery
- Surface Analysis charts
- Graphical Area Forecast (GFA) charts
- Customizable animation speed and opacity
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View Canadian weather radar, satellite imagery, GFA, and surface analysis charts. --- Radar Map ---- View radar animations for all of North America (including Alaska & Hawaii) and choose between Precipitation Rate imagery (calibrated for either rain or snow) or Precipitation Type imagery (shows the type of precipitation as rain, snow, mixed, etc). Customize animation speed, delay, radar opacity, and map type. *Note: Precipitation Type imagery is currently experimental and may not accurately reflect the exact type of precipitation falling in your area. --- Radar Images --- Select from a list of 31 stations nationwide and animate up to 100 images calibrated for either rain or snow. Visit the Environment Canada website for a detailed map of radar coverage in your area. *Note: Fort McMurray is not included since the overlay images were never produced by Environment Canada. Radar coverage in the Fort McMurray area is included in the Radar Map product. --- Satellite --- View satellite imagery from the GOES-19 weather satellite in visible light, infrared, and combined. Choose between the Meteorological Society of Canada (MSC) or the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and animate up to 6 hours of imagery. Coverage includes all of Canada and most of the USA. --- Charts --- View Surface Analysis and Graphical Area Forecast (GFA) charts for all of Canada. The Surface Analysis is a snapshot of the current pressure and frontal systems across Canada. GFAs give you a 12-hour forecast of the expected pressure and frontal systems at a regional level, along with information such as expected precipitation, cloud height & coverage, turbulence, icing, and freezing level. While these charts are typically used by pilots, they offer an excellent look at the current weather systems in a given region. Quickly switch between 0/+6/+12 GFA images and between "Clouds & Weather" and "Icing, Turbulence, & Freezing Level" images. You can also view GFA pairs side-by-side instead of having to switch between them. --- Data Providers --- Radar: Environment Canada Satellite: Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) Charts: NAV CANADA
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sun n Moon at 5.0 against Canada Weather's 4.5. Sun n Moon also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). Canada Weather's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 59%) and ratings volume (24 vs 8). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Canada Weather $1.99 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Sun n Moon's written reviews are positive against 69% of Canada Weather's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Sun n Moon ships an update every 5 weeks, Canada Weather monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Sun n Moon | Canada Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.5 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | 68.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #82 | #23 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Catalyst4 | Tailwheel Labs Ltd. |
Customer experience
Sun n Moon
Canada Weather
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
Canada Weather
From 24 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast loading times
- 👍 Great for pilots
- 👍 Quick access to Canadian weather data
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Useful for storm tracking
Room to improve
- 😞 Radar limited in remote areas
- 😞 Not innovative, exact copy of Environment Canada
- 😞 Difficult for a layman to understand
- 😞 Radar stations often down
- 😞 Old 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
Canada Weather
Reported bugs
9 issues- Radar data is old and not current
- Radar stations always seem down
- App not working, no image error
- App freezes when pushing 'Nearest Station' or 'Favorite Station'
- Exiting program requires reboot
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- Regional displays don't load from server, system error
- Radar not updating, images not current
- Crashes since last update
- App crashes, screen flashes and returns to home screen
Requested features
11 requests- Add TAF and METAR
- Add upper level winds
- Add Echo Top Radar
- Allow portrait and landscape views on iPhone
- Add a thumbtack for user location on radar
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- Open to a favorite view (e.g., local radar)
- Adjustable animation speed
- Add a drop pin for user location
- Allow horizontal mode only to be removed
- Add conventional forecast screens with wind, rain, etc.
- Zoom in a bit further
In-app purchases
Sun n Moon
No in-app purchases
Canada Weather
No in-app purchases
Questions
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