# Sun n Moon vs Canada Weather

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 chart position there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun n Moon | Canada Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-n-moon/id294937581/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-weather/id463187374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #73 | **#25** |
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catalyst4](https://appshunter.io/developer/294937584) | [Tailwheel Labs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531447) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun n Moon

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### Canada Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-weather/id463187374)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading times
- 👍 Great for pilots
- 👍 Quick access to Canadian weather data
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Useful for storm tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Radar limited in remote areas
- 😞 Not innovative, exact copy of Environment Canada
- 😞 Difficult for a layman to understand
- 😞 Radar stations often down
- 😞 Old data

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun n Moon free?

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

### Is Canada Weather free?

Canada Weather costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sun n Moon or Canada Weather?

Sun n Moon is rated higher. Sun n Moon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Canada Weather averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Sun n Moon or Canada Weather have ads?

Neither Sun n Moon nor Canada Weather shows ads.

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

Sun n Moon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Canada Weather monthly. Most recently, Sun n Moon was updated on November 6, 2026 and Canada Weather on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sun n Moon or Canada Weather?

Sun n Moon currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Canada Weather at #25. 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.*