# Sun Seeker vs Celestial Navigation

The clearest difference is price: Celestial Navigation at $1.99 against Sun Seeker's $11.99. Celestial Navigation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Sun Seeker's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (13K vs 15). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Sun Seeker costs $11.99 and Celestial Navigation $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sun Seeker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Seeker has 13K ratings behind it against 15, 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 77% of Celestial Navigation's.

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, Celestial Navigation every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Seeker | Celestial Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123/reviews)** | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-navigation/id1458513224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Dr. Harald Merkel](https://appshunter.io/developer/404381431) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Seeker

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Navigation, #139 Top Grossing · Navigation (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


### Celestial Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-navigation/id1458513224)

This application assists with celestial navigation by performing sextant sight reduction calculations. It displays intermediate numbers for verification and can draw lines of position on a map. Features include a perpetual nautical almanac and a star finder to identify celestial bodies.

**Highlights:** Sextant sight reduction calculations, Perpetual nautical almanac, Line of position calculation and plotting, Star Finder for celestial identification, Save and manage sextant readings, Display intermediate calculation numbers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Seeker free?

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

### Is Celestial Navigation free?

Celestial Navigation costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sun Seeker or Celestial Navigation?

Sun Seeker is rated higher. Sun Seeker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Celestial Navigation averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Sun Seeker or Celestial Navigation have ads?

Sun Seeker shows ads; Celestial Navigation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Seeker or Celestial Navigation?

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, and Celestial Navigation every 5 days. Most recently, Sun Seeker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Celestial Navigation on September 24, 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.*