# Sun Seeker vs Luminos Map

The clearest difference is price: Luminos Map at Free against Sun Seeker's $11.99. Luminos Map also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Sun Seeker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (13K vs 297). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Luminos Map is free to download; Sun Seeker costs $11.99 up front. Luminos Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 297, 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 68% of Luminos Map's.

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, Luminos Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Seeker | Luminos Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123/reviews)** | [4.6 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminos-map-twilight-nav-tool/id490077695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 297 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Seeker

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Navigation, #104 Top Paid, #144 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


### Luminos Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminos-map-twilight-nav-tool/id490077695)

This app provides precise global data on sun and moon positions, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times. It features an interactive map and time-chart for easy visualization of celestial paths and seasonal shifts, with offline calculations for current location.

**Highlights:** Real-time Sun/Moon data, Sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset times, Celestial path visualization, Global location search, Twilight data, Moon phase information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $0.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for sunbathing
- 👍 Great for photography
- 👍 Detailed sun/moon info
- 👍 Good for teaching navigation
- 👍 Tracks sun/moon anywhere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after updates
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Inaccurate moonrise/set
- 🐛 No English option/Thai popup
- 🐛 Location search difficult

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes seconds after losing
- App crashes on launch
- Popup in Thai, no English option
- Does not update on Apple Watch
- Useless on Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Add Azimuth for sun/moon
- Add option to remove ads
- Add city search feature
- Add input for coordinates
- Add new moon date and time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Seeker free?

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

### Is Luminos Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sun Seeker or Luminos Map?

Sun Seeker is rated higher. Sun Seeker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Luminos Map averages 4.6 from 297 ratings.

### Do Sun Seeker or Luminos Map have ads?

Both Sun Seeker and Luminos Map show ads.

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

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, and Luminos Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sun Seeker was updated on October 21, 2026 and Luminos Map on October 18, 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.*