Comparison

SunTrack vs ionRoad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SunTrack

This app calculates sun tracking parameters for equatorial and altazimuth mounts using device sensors. It displays elevation, tilt, and azimuth, and can automatically update location data.

Highlights
  • Equatorial mount parameters (tilt, elevation)
  • Altazimuth mount parameters (azimuth, elevation)
  • Accelerometer for device surface tilt
  • User-entered latitude
  • Automatic location updates (GPS, Wi-Fi)
  • Error difference display
Features
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SunTrack provides two sets of parameters for tracking the sun with an Equatorial (Polar) or Altazimuth mounted apparatus such as solar panels. The Equatorial mount parameters include and tilt and elevation while the Altazimuth include azimuth and elevation. For accurate tracking, the Equatorial mount is assumed to be pointed due true south. The program determines the elevation and tilt of the surface of the iPhone or iTouch by accessing the output of the internal accelerometer.  The calculated elevation and tilt of the sun are variable by the location latitude and time of day. The latitude is user entered while the time can be hand set to test while if left running, the application will read the internal time of the iPhone or iTouch.  The error or difference between the calculated elevation and tilt and elevation and tilt of the surface of the iPhone or iTouch is also provided. All parameters (elevation, tilt and azimuth) are referenced to the face of the iPod or iTouch laying on the surface of the solar collecting device with the home button at the bottom. Both Displays, the Altazimuth and Equatorial, support automatic updates from the respective location services (Latitude and Longitude) dependent upon the hardware of the iPhone or iTouch host. The iTouch derives the location from the internet Wi-Fi connection while the iPhone can use the Wi-Fi as well as the internal GPS as well as the telephony service provider location. The result of the automatic update is available to the right of the latitude or longitude entry. The Altazimuth Display provides sun direction in terms of elevation and azimuth parameters for an altazimuth mount. For the Altazimuth measured parameters to work, the device must be an iPhone 3GS or 4 as only these devices support the measured azimuth records from the magnetometer. Any other device such as an iTouch will still support the old Polar or Equatorial parameters (Elevation and Tilt).

About

ionRoad

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ionRoad: Your Vision on Automotive Batteries Unlock the future of battery management with ionRoad. This innovative app allows you to use your iPhone camera to scan any electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid and instantly identify detailed battery information. With ionRoad, you can: Scan and Identify: Quickly scan any EV or hybrid vehicle to retrieve battery metadata, including chemistry, size, and weight. Manage Inventory: Effortlessly keep track of your battery inventory, making it easier to sell and manage your stock. Extensive Database: Access information on over 1000 different EV and hybrid batteries. Whether you're a scrap yard, salvage yard, metal recycler, or automotive dismantler, ionRoad is the ultimate tool for efficient and accurate battery management. Download ionRoad today and revolutionize your battery handling process!

Screenshots

SunTrack2 screens
ionRoad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SunTrack at 12.0 against ionRoad's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunTrack ships an update every 5 weeks, ionRoad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SunTrack versus ionRoad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunTrackionRoad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColuzziWebUPLABS VENTURES, LLC

In-app purchases

None

SunTrack

No in-app purchases

None

ionRoad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SunTrack free?
SunTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ionRoad free?
ionRoad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SunTrack or ionRoad have ads?
Neither SunTrack nor ionRoad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SunTrack or ionRoad?
SunTrack ships an update every 5 weeks, and ionRoad every 3 weeks. Most recently, SunTrack was updated on October 16, 2026 and ionRoad on October 7, 2026.

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