# Lens vs Sun Tracker AR

The clearest difference is price: Sun Tracker AR at Free against Lens's $2.99. Sun Tracker AR also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 8). Lens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sun Tracker AR is free to download; Lens costs $2.99 up front. Sun Tracker AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sun Tracker AR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Tracker AR has 1.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Lens's written reviews are positive against 77% of Sun Tracker AR's.

Lens ships an update every 18 months, Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens | Sun Tracker AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenslab/id431559363/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Menter](https://appshunter.io/developer/403539646) | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenslab/id431559363)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app simulates camera lens behavior, visually demonstrating depth of field and field of view. It allows photographers of all levels to explore how aperture, focal length, and distance affect focus in real-time.

**Highlights:** Real-time depth of field visualization, Interactive background scaling, Adjustable aperture, focal length, and focal distance, Configurable information overlays, Multiple sensor size options, Metric/imperial unit support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sun Tracker AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433)

Visualize the sun's path and shadow effects in augmented reality. Get detailed solar data, including sunrise/sunset times and day/night lengths. Plan for optimal lighting conditions for photography, construction, and gardening.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality solar path projection, 2D/3D solar path and shadow simulation, Detailed sun position data tables, Interactive 3D shadow simulator, Day & night map visualization, Calendar notifications for solar events, Widget for sunrise/sunset alerts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracking the sun's position
- 🌞 Helpful for solar power and gardening
- 👍 Useful for photographers and filmmakers
- 🗺️ Detailed sun path information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AR mode issues and inaccuracies
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with camera access
- 💰 Paid features required for some functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Outdated imagery not matching reality
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More intuitive UI and onboarding
- Offline mode support
- Ability to manually adjust location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens free?

Lens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sun Tracker AR free?

Sun Tracker AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lens or Sun Tracker AR?

Sun Tracker AR is rated higher. Lens averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Sun Tracker AR averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Lens or Sun Tracker AR have ads?

Neither Lens nor Sun Tracker AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens or Sun Tracker AR?

Lens ships an update every 18 months, and Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. Most recently, Lens was updated on September 19, 2026 and Sun Tracker AR on September 26, 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.*