Comparison

Sun Scout vs CineTemp

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

Head to head
About

Sun Scout

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
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If your work or play requires sunlight, Sun Scout is built for you. Turn your iPhone in to a magic lens. Point it to the sky and understand where the sun will be and when it will be there. * romano01, US App Store – "This app has come in handy more then once this week alone. While working on a feature film called "fairhaven" the gaffer and I (key Grip) needed to find out where and when the sun would be for a scene… well after i pulled out my Sun Scout App. everyone started downloading it!!! It is well worth it." * WPSHM, US App Store – "This should win a gajillion awards for usability and simplicity. I love it!!!!" Please Note – Sun Scout uses your device's compass. Like all compasses, Sun Scout is adversely influenced by metal in buildings or vehicles. Sun Scout is only as good as the iPhone's compass and is prone to a variable margin of accuracy even under fair conditions. Please do not base high-value production decisions solely on Sun Scout. Confirming them using sun charts and a technical mission during the time of day of a future shoot. We'd be delighted to hear what you're getting up to with Sun Scout. Give us a shout by email: shout@sunscoutapp.com

About

CineTemp

This tool helps filmmakers and cinematographers measure color temperature and ND values using their iPhone camera. It offers real-time readings, a luminance histogram, and a library for saving shot notes and metadata to ensure color consistency.

Highlights
  • Color temperature readings via iPhone camera
  • ND calculation via iPhone camera
  • Real-time measurements with multiple lenses
  • Luminance histogram
  • Location-aware shot library
  • Scene comparison tools
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KEY FEATURES: • Approximate color temperature readings through your iPhone camera • Approximate ND calculation through your iPhone camera • Real-time values using wide, telephoto, and front-facing lenses • Luminance histogram • Location-aware shot library with custom notes and metadata • Scene comparison tools to assist with color consistency Perfect for: • Location scouting • Pre-production planning • On-set color adjustments • White balance optimization • Multi-camera coordination Created by filmmakers for filmmakers, CineTemp is designed to simplify your workflow and support your creative vision. While it’s not total replacement for dedicated hardware, CineTemp offers an intuitive way to make informed color decisions. The app seamlessly integrates with most iPhone cameras, and the customizable interface keeps essential tools at your fingertips. Save and organize your readings with automatic time, date, and location tagging to streamline your pre-production process. Join the creators using CineTemp to elevate their craft. Download now and explore an innovative approach to color temperature measurement.

Screenshots

Sun Scout2 screens
CineTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CineTemp at 94% against Sun Scout's 48%. CineTemp also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). Sun Scout's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $19.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Sun Scout costs $9.99 and CineTemp $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Sun Scout's written reviews are positive against 94% of CineTemp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sun Scout ships an update every 16 months, CineTemp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sun Scout versus CineTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun ScoutCineTemp
Price$9.99 — better$19.99
Rating2.7 (22 ratings)4.9 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2229 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjohn BarnesTKNYE

Customer experience

Sun Scout

All ratings22 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative44.7%

CineTemp

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

Bugs and requests

Sun Scout

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Stopped working correctly
  • Not accurate since
  • Sun detection way off
  • App does not work
  • Sun's path isn't showing
Show 24 more
  • App just opens camera, no sun
  • Sun position does not quite align
  • Does not work with iOS 13
  • No sun appears in AR tracker
  • App not working anymore
  • Will not show any sun direction
  • No longer shows in camera settings
  • AR never shows up
  • Doesn't work
  • Position of the sun just moves around
  • Funktioniert immer noch nicht
  • Sun keeps moving on screen
  • Sun alignment is fixed
  • App crashes
  • App freezes
  • App locks up
  • Phone has to be restarted
  • Always says it has interference
  • Crashes my phone
  • App will not work
  • Sun just spin and never stop
  • Time line seems to be about 1:30 earlier
  • Sun positions on screen do not coincide
  • Consistently about 1:30 earlier than actual time

Requested features

21 requests
  • Calibration setting
  • Ability to choose locations
  • Ability to choose specific dates
  • Calibration tool
  • See with clouds
Show 16 more
  • See shiny day or raining
  • See at which time is it cloudy
  • Add moon position
  • Take a photo including sun path and times
  • Set elevation at horizon
  • Select exact geographical region via Google Maps
  • Select exact date
  • Numerical information (angle, compass direction)
  • Favourites log
  • Alert/alarm for ideal times
  • Show azimuth and elevation value onscreen
  • Add capture button
  • Ability to enter a date manually
  • Indicate Golden Hour
  • See all days in the future, present and past
  • Take snapshots with notes

CineTemp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sun Scout

No in-app purchases

None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sun Scout free?
Sun Scout costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CineTemp free?
CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sun Scout or CineTemp?
CineTemp is rated higher. Sun Scout averages 2.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while CineTemp averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.
Do Sun Scout or CineTemp have ads?
Neither Sun Scout nor CineTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sun Scout or CineTemp?
Sun Scout ships an update every 16 months, and CineTemp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sun Scout was updated on October 14, 2026 and CineTemp on October 15, 2026.

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