# Sun Scout vs CineTemp

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Scout | CineTemp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [2.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-scout/id375314684/reviews) | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjohn Barnes](https://appshunter.io/developer/319043988) | [TKNYE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783198959) |

## 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


### CineTemp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #139 Top Paid (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*