# Sun Seeker vs Dsky

The clearest difference is price: Dsky at Free against Sun Seeker's $11.99. Dsky also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Sun Seeker's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 11). On rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Dsky is free to download; Sun Seeker costs $11.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Seeker has 13K ratings behind it against 11, 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 86% of Dsky's.

Sun Seeker ships an update every 6 weeks, Dsky every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Seeker | Dsky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123/reviews)** | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dsky/id567387896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [AirSpayce](https://appshunter.io/developer/564666685) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Seeker

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Navigation, #93 Top Paid, #152 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


### Dsky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dsky/id567387896)

Experience the Apollo Guidance Computer DSKY interface on your iPad. This photo-realistic simulator lets you input commands like Apollo astronauts to navigate, using your device's GPS and accelerometers for real-world data.

**Highlights:** Photo-realistic DSKY interface simulation, Uses iPad GPS for latitude, longitude, altitude, Utilizes iPad accelerometers for attitude, Subset of original DSKY verbs and nouns, Configurable units (meters, nautical miles, statute miles), Includes help page and usage instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Seeker free?

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

### Is Dsky free?

Dsky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Sun Seeker is rated higher. Sun Seeker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Dsky averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Sun Seeker or Dsky have ads?

Sun Seeker shows ads; Dsky does not.

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

Sun Seeker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dsky every 32 months. Most recently, Sun Seeker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dsky on October 23, 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.*