# Sun Seeker vs LightPlan

The clearest difference is price: LightPlan at Free against Sun Seeker's $11.99. LightPlan also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sun Seeker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (88% vs 57%). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

LightPlan is free to download; Sun Seeker costs $11.99 up front. LightPlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sun Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sun Seeker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Seeker has 13K ratings behind it against 10, 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 LightPlan's.

Sun Seeker ships an update every 6 weeks, LightPlan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Seeker | LightPlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123/reviews)** | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Seeker

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Navigation, #122 Top Paid, #162 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


### LightPlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896)

Visualize the sun and moon's path in 3D on real-world terrain to plan outdoor photography. See golden hour, blue hour, and shadows with precision. Save locations and camera angles for perfect shots.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic 3D sun and moon visualization, Interactive timeline for golden hour and blue hour, 3D building shadow visualization, Smart location library with custom camera angles, Syncs locations across devices, Elevation charts and compass

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Seeker free?

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

### Is LightPlan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sun Seeker or LightPlan?

Sun Seeker is rated higher. Sun Seeker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while LightPlan averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Sun Seeker or LightPlan have ads?

Sun Seeker shows ads; LightPlan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Seeker or LightPlan?

Sun Seeker ships an update every 6 weeks, and LightPlan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sun Seeker was updated on October 24, 2026 and LightPlan on October 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.*