# DayTime vs Where is the Sun

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Where is the Sun at none against DayTime's 2. Where is the Sun also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). DayTime's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (154 vs 12). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 6 months. Where is the Sun asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for DayTime against 4.6 for Where is the Sun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayTime has 154 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of DayTime's written reviews are positive against 67% of Where is the Sun's.

DayTime ships an update every 2 months, Where is the Sun every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayTime | Where is the Sun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytime/id440982690/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-is-the-sun/id1021858372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Five Leaf Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440746031) | [Xing Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/990526001) |

## What reviewers say

### DayTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytime/id440982690)

This app brings sundial functionality to your device, calculating sun and moon positions, daylight length, and sunrise/sunset times based on your location. Plan outdoor activities, vacations, or simply stay informed about celestial events with detailed tracking and optional alarms.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset time display, Daylight length calculation, Moonrise and moonset tracking, Global location support, Sun and moon position simulation, Optional alarms for celestial events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to DayTime | $0.49 | per 6 months |
| All Features, Forever | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for time keeping & Sabbath
- 👍 Useful for early morning/late day runs
- 👍 Accurate for exact location
- 👍 Good for flight planning
- 👍 Simple graphical representation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when adding song alarm
- 🐛 Crashes after payment
- 🐛 App scrolls through future dates
- 🐛 Alarm sound not loud/long enough
- 🐛 Free version has poor features

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't work
- App crashes when adding song as alarm
- App crashes after payment
- App scrolls through future dates uncontrollably
- Location chosen is inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Widget option
- Change day start to Dawn
- Apple Watch version
- More sound alarm options
- Display set alarm on front page


### Where is the Sun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-is-the-sun/id1021858372)

This app helps you understand the sun's position and trajectory in the sky. It's useful for photographers, travelers, and anyone curious about celestial movements. You can also analyze sunlight exposure through windows for home planning.

**Highlights:** Sun position tracking, Sun trajectory visualization, Photography planning, Sunlight exposure analysis, Window insolation calculation, Travel planning aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayTime free?

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

### Is Where is the Sun free?

Where is the Sun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DayTime or Where is the Sun?

DayTime is rated higher. DayTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Where is the Sun averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do DayTime or Where is the Sun have ads?

Neither DayTime nor Where is the Sun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayTime or Where is the Sun?

DayTime ships an update every 2 months, and Where is the Sun every 13 months. Most recently, DayTime was updated on November 6, 2026 and Where is the Sun on November 1, 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.*