Cloud Map vs Sun Position Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cloud Map
Access satellite imagery from over 120 NOAA weather stations to view cloud cover. Utilize GPS to locate nearby stations or save favorites for quick access. View current conditions on Apple Watch.
- 120+ NOAA weather station satellite images
- Visible cloud cover view
- GPS for nearest station
- Favorite weather stations list
- Apple Watch integration
- Standard and Pro versions
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Quickly check any of the 120 NOAA weather station satellite images for visible cloud cover. If you travel, you can use the GPS feature to find the nearest weather station image. You can also collect a list of your favorite weather stations for easy reference. The standard version includes 2 satellite views. View the current satellite image on Apple Watch. Upgrade to Pro version and get 23 satellite views.
Sun Position Viewer
Visualize the sun's path and position from your exact location. See sunrise and sunset times, track seasonal changes, and use the sun compass to find the perfect photo opportunities.
- Sun path visualization
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Adjustable date for seasonal views
- Sun compass
- Augmented reality view
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Know where the sun rises and sets, and how high the sun is at each point. All from your point of view. You can see the sun's movement through your iPhone or iPad. If you want to know the sun's position at a certain date, no problem, you can set any date you want. So you can see the difference between seasons. This app also tells you at what time the sun will rise and set, and it has a handy sun compass. Want to take that great sunrise or sunset picture? Know where to point your camera.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cloud Map at Free against Sun Position Viewer's $0.99. Cloud Map also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months). Sun Position Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). 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
Cloud Map is free to download; Sun Position Viewer costs $0.99 up front. Cloud Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sun Position Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cloud Map ships an update monthly, Sun Position Viewer every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloud Map | Sun Position Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 1.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #166 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | náhodný | Klaas Kremer |
Customer experience
Cloud Map
Sun Position Viewer
In-app purchases
Cloud Map
- Cloud Map Pro$3.99
Sun Position Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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