# Is it dark outside? vs Ambition

The clearest difference is rating: Is it dark outside? at 4.4 against Ambition's 3.9. Is it dark outside? also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and ratings volume (415 vs 29). Ambition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Is it dark outside? sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ambition asks for nothing beyond the download.

Is it dark outside? holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Is it dark outside? has 415 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Is it dark outside?'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Ambition's.

Is it dark outside? ships an update every 3 months, Ambition monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Is it dark outside? | Ambition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/is-it-dark-outside/id336536208/reviews)** | [3.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambition/id1587718519/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **415** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Malorny](https://appshunter.io/developer/301250988) | [Dhari Raed Alduwaisan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587718521) |

## What reviewers say

### Is it dark outside?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/is-it-dark-outside/id336536208)

This app tells you if it's dark outside based on your location and time zone. It also displays current position, date, time, and sunrise/sunset times. Designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, it offers VoiceOver support for blind users.

**Highlights:** Checks if it's dark outside, Displays current location, Shows date and time, Provides sunrise and sunset times, VoiceOver support for accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip - Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip - Beer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and accurate
- 👍 Useful for specific situations
- 😊 Amusing and entertaining
- 🤖 Helpful for those with limited mobility or vision

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤷‍♂️ Redundant for most users
- 🤔 Questionable usefulness
- 🙄 Overly simplistic

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent results when manually changing time
- Location-based detection issues

**Requested features**

- Notification when it gets dark
- Integration with virtual assistant
- Expanded functionality (e.g. sunrise/sunset times)


### Ambition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambition/id1587718519)

This app helps graduates manage their ceremony details, reserve seats, and log data. It also provides trip information, access to an electronic store, and facilitates communication with the company.

**Highlights:** Ceremony announcements, Seat reservations, Data logging, Trip details viewing, Electronic store access, Company communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Is it dark outside? free?

Is it dark outside? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ambition free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Is it dark outside? or Ambition?

Is it dark outside? is rated higher. Is it dark outside? averages 4.4 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while Ambition averages 3.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Is it dark outside? or Ambition have ads?

Neither Is it dark outside? nor Ambition shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Is it dark outside? or Ambition?

Is it dark outside? ships an update every 3 months, and Ambition monthly. Most recently, Is it dark outside? was updated on August 29, 2026 and Ambition on June 5, 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.*