# Sun Seeker vs Light Pollution Map

The clearest difference is rating: Sun Seeker at 4.8 against Light Pollution Map's 4.1. Sun Seeker also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 57%) and ratings volume (13K vs 46). Light Pollution Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and price ($4.99 vs $11.99). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Sun Seeker costs $11.99 and Light Pollution Map $4.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Seeker has 13K ratings behind it against 46, 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 57% of Light Pollution Map's.

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, Light Pollution Map every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Seeker | Light Pollution Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123/reviews)** | [4.1 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-pollution-map/id1530464858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #35 |
| Size | 50 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Jurij Stare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530464860) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Seeker

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Navigation, #142 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


### Light Pollution Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-pollution-map/id1530464858)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Visualize sky brightness data, including VIIRS and SQM measurements, to understand light pollution levels. Explore various overlays like cloud coverage, aurora forecasts, and observatory locations. Offers offline access to essential maps.

**Highlights:** VIIRS, Sky Brightness, World Atlas, Cloud, Aurora layers, Color blind friendly color options, Cloud animation, SQM/SQC readings submission, International dark sky parks overlay, Offline mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Light Pollution Map free?

Light Pollution Map costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sun Seeker or Light Pollution Map?

Sun Seeker is rated higher. Sun Seeker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Light Pollution Map averages 4.1 from 46 ratings.

### Do Sun Seeker or Light Pollution Map have ads?

Sun Seeker shows ads; Light Pollution Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Seeker or Light Pollution Map?

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, and Light Pollution Map every 3 months. Most recently, Sun Seeker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Light Pollution Map on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sun Seeker or Light Pollution Map?

Sun Seeker currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Light Pollution Map at #35. 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.*