# Sun Scout vs Digital DoF

The clearest difference is price: Digital DoF at Free against Sun Scout's $9.99. Digital DoF also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). Sun Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Digital DoF is free to download; Sun Scout costs $9.99 up front. Digital DoF sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sun Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Digital DoF holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital DoF has 274 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Sun Scout's written reviews are positive against 70% of Digital DoF's.

Sun Scout ships an update every 16 months, Digital DoF monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Scout | Digital DoF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-scout/id375314684/reviews) | **[4.6 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-dof/id412384880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **274** |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjohn Barnes](https://appshunter.io/developer/319043988) | [Indie Film Gear LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412384883) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-scout/id375314684)

This app transforms your iPhone into a tool to visualize the sun's position and path in the sky. It helps users understand where and when sunlight will be available, ideal for outdoor activities or work.

**Highlights:** Sun position visualization, Sun path tracking, Real-time sun data, Compass-based functionality, Usability and simplicity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for photography
- 👍 Useful for real estate
- 👍 Useful for film planning
- 👍 Useful for landscape business
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No longer works
- 🐛 Not accurate
- 🐛 Abandoned by developer
- 🐛 Way off
- 🐛 Ballpark estimate

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working correctly
- Not accurate since
- Sun detection way off
- App does not work
- Sun's path isn't showing

**Requested features**

- Calibration setting
- Ability to choose locations
- Ability to choose specific dates
- Calibration tool
- See with clouds


### Digital DoF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-dof/id412384880)

Calculate depth of field with this customizable tool designed for cinematographers and photographers. Choose from a wide range of cameras and save your custom settings for quick access. Explore in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Depth of field calculation, Customizable settings, Extensive camera library, Save camera settings, In-app purchase viewing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canon 5D Mark IV | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sony A7R III | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nikon D750 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nikon D850 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sony A7 III | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nikon Z6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Canon EOS R | $2.99 | one-time |
| Canon EOS R5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Get Comparison Calculator | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant depth of field information
- 👍 Comprehensive camera selection
- 🔍 Helpful for planning photography
- 💡 Great teaching tool for photography lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on launch for some users
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices and iOS versions
- 📢 Intrusive ads in some versions
- 🔍 Inaccurate hyperfocal distance calculations for some cameras/lenses

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch after recent update
- Camera selection menu not working on some devices
- Distance input field not functioning properly
- Ads covering up important information

**Requested features**

- Option to save preferred camera settings
- Support for more camera models, including Olympus and Nikon D500
- Ability to enter t-stops instead of f-stops
- Metric units for smaller distances (cm, mm)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Scout free?

Sun Scout costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Digital DoF free?

Digital DoF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sun Scout or Digital DoF?

Digital DoF is rated higher. Sun Scout averages 2.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Digital DoF averages 4.6 from 274 ratings.

### Do Sun Scout or Digital DoF have ads?

Digital DoF shows ads; Sun Scout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Scout or Digital DoF?

Sun Scout ships an update every 16 months, and Digital DoF monthly. Most recently, Sun Scout was updated on November 10, 2026 and Digital DoF on November 1, 2026.

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