# Sun Scout vs Mavis Camera

The clearest difference is price: Mavis Camera at Free against Sun Scout's $9.99. Mavis Camera also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months). Sun Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Mavis Camera is free to download; Sun Scout costs $9.99 up front. Mavis Camera sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Sun Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mavis Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 743 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 59% of Mavis Camera's.

Sun Scout ships an update every 16 months, Mavis Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Scout | Mavis Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-scout/id375314684/reviews) | **[4.4 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **743** |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjohn Barnes](https://appshunter.io/developer/319043988) | [Mavis Broadcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) |

## 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


### Mavis Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459)

This app offers advanced video recording and live streaming capabilities for creators and professionals. It provides manual camera controls, professional monitoring tools, and various output options for seamless integration into modern workflows.

**Highlights:** ProRes, HEVC 10-bit, Open Gate recording, Custom and Filter LUTs for filmic looks, Advanced monitoring tools (focus peaking, zebras), Manual camera controls (focus, exposure, ISO), NDI® HX3 Certified, Camera to Cloud integrations (Frame.io, MediaSilo), Live streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mavis C2C | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Mavis C2C | $29.99 | per month |
| Timecode UltraSync BLUE | Free | one-time |
| Timecode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gimbals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder | $5.99 | one-time |
| Formats | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools | $5.99 | one-time |
| Film Kit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| API | $19.99 | one-time |
| NDI® | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎥 Excellent video quality and features
- 🔧 Comprehensive manual controls
- 🎨 Useful tools like focus peaking and waveform monitor
- 🔒 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of useful features like OpenGate
- 💰 Paywall for essential features like LUT support
- 🤔 Confusing layout and settings navigation
- 🔇 Issues with audio codec and sync

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent video metadata and resolution
- Upside-down video playback after switching cameras
- Inability to lock manual shutter speed and ISO
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity with external devices
- Saving videos taking an unusually long time

**Requested features**

- Dolby Vision HDR support
- Log color profile and flat picture settings
- Smooth zoom functionality
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Improved gimbal integration and support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Scout free?

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

### Is Mavis Camera free?

Mavis Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sun Scout or Mavis Camera?

Mavis Camera is rated higher. Sun Scout averages 2.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Mavis Camera averages 4.4 from 743 ratings.

### Do Sun Scout or Mavis Camera have ads?

Neither Sun Scout nor Mavis Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Scout or Mavis Camera?

Sun Scout ships an update every 16 months, and Mavis Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Sun Scout was updated on September 30, 2026 and Mavis Camera on September 29, 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.*