Comparison

GPS Receiver HD vs Digital Sun Dial

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

Head to head
About

GPS Receiver HD

This app displays your current GPS coordinates with a clean interface. It allows you to record and name waypoints, manage multiple lists, and import/export data. Automatic iCloud sync keeps your data updated across devices.

Highlights
  • View GPS coordinates
  • Record and name waypoints
  • Multiple waypoint lists
  • Import/export as CSV/KML
  • Automatic iCloud sync
Features
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*** REQUIRES *** iCloud See your GPS coordinates anywhere in the world. Simple, clean interface that has received a lot of excellent customer feedback. Allows you to record and name waypoints as you go, wherever you are. Multiple waypoint lists, import/export to other apps as csv/kml and automatic iCloud sync. I wrote this app to be simple and effective. If you have an iPad or iPhone and want to know your latitude/longitude, please do give it a try and I hope you like it! (On wifi only iPad models location is not very accurate and requires wifi access point connection to work, please bear that in mind.)

About

Digital Sun Dial

Features
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Rediscover Time with Digital Sun Dial Step back into the natural rhythm of time with Digital Sun Dial: a beautifully crafted sundial app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch that brings ancient timekeeping into the palm of your hand. FEATURES: • True Solar Time: See the real time based on the Sun’s position at your location or any time zone you choose. • Interactive Sundial: Watch time unfold on a full 24-hour circular dial that shifts to match your chosen time system. • Customizable Zones: Select any time zone to view solar and standard times around the world. • Astronomical Anchors: View sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and antinoon across all modes. • Halachic Time: Follow sunrise-to-sunset hours in line with the Vilna Gaon’s tradition. • Bohemian (Italic) Time: Explore this sunset-to-sunrise timekeeping tradition from pre-modern Europe. • Dynamic Dial: The sundial adjusts its hour markers automatically based on the selected mode. • Clean, Minimal UI: Designed for clarity and focus, with no clutter or distractions. WHY SOLAR TIME? • Reconnect with Nature’s Clock: Your body responds best to the light of the sun, not the tick of the clock. Use Digital Sun Dial to align your sleep, meals, and mindfulness with your natural circadian rhythm. • Better Sleep, Better Health: Being aware of the true solar day may help you reduce sleep disruption and regain natural energy flow. • Faithful Timekeeping: For Jewish users, Halachic time tracking supports prayer and observance throughout the day. • Steampunk Meets Science: A perfect blend of vintage aesthetics and modern astronomy for time enthusiasts, hobbyists, and curious minds. Whether you’re looking to live more mindfully, observe traditional time systems, or just want a stunning and functional sundial on your wrist or phone, Digital Sun Dial offers a unique, science-backed way to tell time, just as nature intended.

Screenshots

GPS Receiver HD4 screens
Digital Sun Dial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GPS Receiver HD at Free against Digital Sun Dial's $1.99. GPS Receiver HD also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). Digital Sun Dial's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On ads and device support 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

GPS Receiver HD is free to download; Digital Sun Dial costs $1.99 up front. GPS Receiver HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Digital Sun Dial asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Receiver HD ships an update every 3 months, Digital Sun Dial daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GPS Receiver HD versus Digital Sun Dial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Receiver HDDigital Sun Dial
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarl PetoMICHAEL JOHN HAMILTON

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GPS Receiver HD

One-time1
  • GPS Pro Upgrade$3.99
None

Digital Sun Dial

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Receiver HD free?
GPS Receiver HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Sun Dial free?
Digital Sun Dial costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Receiver HD or Digital Sun Dial have ads?
Neither GPS Receiver HD nor Digital Sun Dial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Receiver HD or Digital Sun Dial?
GPS Receiver HD ships an update every 3 months, and Digital Sun Dial daily. Most recently, GPS Receiver HD was updated on October 15, 2026 and Digital Sun Dial on October 9, 2026.

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