# Sun Seeker vs Pro Compass

The clearest difference is price: Pro Compass at $1.99 against Sun Seeker's $11.99. Pro Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 18.0). Sun Seeker's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

Sun Seeker costs $11.99 and Pro Compass $1.99 up front. Pro Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sun Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sun Seeker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Seeker has 13K ratings behind it against 73, 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 72% of Pro Compass's.

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, Pro Compass every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Seeker | Pro Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123/reviews)** | [4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-compass/id517739197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #183 |
| Size | 43 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.4** |
| 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, #155 Top Paid, #187 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


### Pro Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-compass/id517739197)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app offers a realistic pocket compass experience with modern features like MGRS, sun/moon tracking, and GPS coordinates. It provides multiple display styles and advanced measurement tools for various applications.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D floating compass hardware, Nine compass display modes, Magnetic and true direction display, Sun and Moon position tracking, MGRS, UTM, and GPS coordinate formats, Two-axis inclinometer with bubble levels, Support for over 230 geodetic datums

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Displays both true and magnetic north simultaneously
- 📍 Accurate GPS location and coordinate display
- 🔧 Multiple coordinate format options (MGRS, UTM, DMS)
- 📊 Professional-grade precision instrument
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent compass accuracy across locations
- ❌ True north often displays as 'NA' without explanation
- 📍 GPS location detection frequently incorrect (places users in wrong continent)
- ⚠️ Large margin of error (15-35 degrees reported)
- 🔄 Compass needle wavers and appears unstable

**Reported bugs**

- GPS location places users in wrong geographic areas
- True north display shows 'NA' without troubleshooting guidance
- Compass heading inconsistent on same fixed location
- Map loading takes excessive time
- Inclinometer calibration stuck in progress loop

**Requested features**

- Watch app integration with data sharing
- Manual compass calibration/adjustment feature
- Red backlight option for astronomers
- Topographic map overlay
- Bearing input and route planning capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Seeker free?

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

### Is Pro Compass free?

Pro Compass costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sun Seeker or Pro Compass?

Sun Seeker is rated higher. Sun Seeker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Pro Compass averages 4.3 from 73 ratings.

### Do Sun Seeker or Pro Compass have ads?

Sun Seeker shows ads; Pro Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Seeker or Pro Compass?

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, and Pro Compass every 6 months. Most recently, Sun Seeker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pro Compass on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sun Seeker or Pro Compass?

Sun Seeker currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Pro Compass at #183. 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.*