# Sun Seeker vs SunCalc.net

The clearest difference is price: SunCalc.net at Free against Sun Seeker's $11.99. SunCalc.net also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Sun Seeker's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 63) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SunCalc.net is free to download; Sun Seeker costs $11.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sun Seeker against 4.8 for SunCalc.net. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Seeker has 13K ratings behind it against 63, 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, SunCalc.net every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Seeker | SunCalc.net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123/reviews) | [4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suncalcnet/id761295311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Oleg Shanyuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/653045688) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Seeker

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Navigation, #142 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


### SunCalc.net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suncalcnet/id761295311)

This application provides real-time information about sunrise and sunset times. It also includes a compass, world time display, and weather forecasts, making it a comprehensive tool for understanding solar events and local conditions.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset times, Integrated compass, World time display, Weather forecasts, Time zone awareness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and practical
- 💡 Well-designed interface
- 🎯 Useful for planning outdoor activities
- 📸 Great for photographers
- 🌍 Accurate sun position for any location

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sun angle disappears when changing date
- 🗺️ Google Maps not always current
- 🧭 Compass issues
- ⏳ Cannot change time, only date
- 📍 Location search limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Sun angle disappears when changing date
- Compass is not accurate
- App crashes on older iOS versions
- App crashes right after launch
- Crashes at start

**Requested features**

- Display altitude and azimuth of the sun
- Ability to set a specific time, not just current time
- Option for Apple Maps or Open Source Maps
- Compass feature for orientation
- Add moon information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Seeker free?

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

### Is SunCalc.net free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sun Seeker or SunCalc.net?

Sun Seeker and SunCalc.net are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 63 ratings respectively.

### Do Sun Seeker or SunCalc.net have ads?

Sun Seeker shows ads; SunCalc.net does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Seeker or SunCalc.net?

Sun Seeker ships an update every 2 months, and SunCalc.net every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sun Seeker was updated on September 24, 2026 and SunCalc.net on September 20, 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.*