# Sun Seeker vs Theodolite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sun Seeker at none against Theodolite's 8. Sun Seeker also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 902). Theodolite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and price ($8.99 vs $11.99). On rating, review sentiment, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Sun Seeker costs $11.99 and Theodolite $8.99 up front. Theodolite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Sun Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sun Seeker against 4.7 for Theodolite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Seeker has 13K ratings behind it against 902, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, Theodolite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Seeker | Theodolite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **$8.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123/reviews)** | [4.7 (902 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite/id339393884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 902 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 87.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #7 |
| Size | 50 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Seeker

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Navigation, #173 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


### Theodolite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite/id339393884)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app combines a compass, inclinometer, rangefinder, GPS, and map with augmented reality features. Capture photos and videos with overlaid geographical data, and navigate using detailed offline maps. Share locations and collaborate with others for various outdoor and professional uses.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality viewfinder, Compass and inclinometer, GPS and map navigation, Data-overlay photo/video camera, Offline map support, Rangefinder and nav calculator, Coordinate system support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Team Tracking | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Mountain Summits AR Layer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $17.99 | one-time |
| US State Plane Coordinates | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Seeker free?

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

### Is Theodolite free?

Theodolite costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Sun Seeker is rated higher. Sun Seeker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Theodolite averages 4.7 from 902 ratings.

### Do Sun Seeker or Theodolite have ads?

Sun Seeker shows ads; Theodolite does not.

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

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, and Theodolite every 4 months. Most recently, Sun Seeker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Theodolite on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sun Seeker or Theodolite?

Sun Seeker currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Theodolite at #7. 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.*