# DayTime vs MAX Daylight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MAX Daylight at 94% against DayTime's 50%. MAX Daylight also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). DayTime's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. MAX Daylight asks for nothing beyond the download.

MAX Daylight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 150 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DayTime's written reviews are positive against 94% of MAX Daylight's.

DayTime ships an update every 2 months, MAX Daylight every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayTime | MAX Daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytime/id440982690/reviews) | **[4.9 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-daylight/id1617201197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Five Leaf Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440746031) | [Stephen Mykytyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591280176) |

## 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 |


### MAX Daylight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-daylight/id1617201197)

Track remaining daylight and receive sunset notifications. Explore solar data globally, compare locations, and generate reports. Calculate distances to the Equator and poles.

**Highlights:** Real-time sunset time, Sunset notifications, Global sunrise/sunset monitoring, Location comparison, Distance to Equator/Poles, Solar data reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayTime free?

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

### Is MAX Daylight free?

MAX Daylight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DayTime or MAX Daylight?

MAX Daylight is rated higher. DayTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while MAX Daylight averages 4.9 from 62 ratings.

### Do DayTime or MAX Daylight have ads?

Neither DayTime nor MAX Daylight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayTime or MAX Daylight?

DayTime ships an update every 2 months, and MAX Daylight every 2 weeks. Most recently, DayTime was updated on October 9, 2026 and MAX Daylight on October 14, 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.*