# Sun Seeker vs Eclipse Run

The clearest difference is price: Eclipse Run at Free against Sun Seeker's $11.99. Eclipse Run also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sun Seeker's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Eclipse Run is free to download; Sun Seeker costs $11.99 up front. Eclipse Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sun Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sun Seeker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Seeker has 13K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Sun Seeker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Eclipse Run's.

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, Eclipse Run every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Seeker | Eclipse Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123/reviews)** | [3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-run/id1248062152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Martine Habib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128234799) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Seeker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Navigation, #137 Top Grossing · Navigation, #197 Top Paid (US App Store)

Track the sun's hourly direction, path, and times for sunrise, sunset, and twilight. Visualize solar data with a compass or AR view, and receive notifications for key solar events. Ideal for planning outdoor activities, photography, and property assessment.

**Highlights:** Hourly sun direction intervals, Sunrise, sunset, and twilight times, Golden hour and blue hour visualization, Flat compass and 3D AR views, Sun shadow length calculation, Sun event notifications, Location-based solar data

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time sun tracking
- 👍 Comprehensive sun data
- 👍 Useful for photography and solar planning
- 👍 Accurate sun path predictions
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in 3D mode
- 🐛 Compass calibration issues
- 🔍 Could use more detailed instructions
- 🔍 Difficulty entering new locations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Compass not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add moon tracking and phases
- Improve offline functionality
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate weather data for better planning


### Eclipse Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-run/id1248062152)

Plan your perfect viewing spot for upcoming solar eclipses. Get detailed maps, duration estimates, weather forecasts, and driving directions. Receive real-time alerts as you approach and enter the path of totality.

**Highlights:** Eclipse path mapping, Totality duration estimation, Weather forecasts, Driving directions via Maps, Real-time totality zone alerts, Plan Ahead bonus eclipse information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plan Ahead | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Seeker free?

Sun Seeker costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eclipse Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sun Seeker or Eclipse Run?

Sun Seeker is rated higher. Sun Seeker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Eclipse Run averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Sun Seeker or Eclipse Run have ads?

Sun Seeker shows ads; Eclipse Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Seeker or Eclipse Run?

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, and Eclipse Run every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sun Seeker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Eclipse Run on September 3, 2026.

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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.*