# DayTime vs Magic Hour

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Hour at 77% against DayTime's 50%. Magic Hour also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 150) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). DayTime's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 6 months and Magic Hour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Hour holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Hour has 5.2K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DayTime's written reviews are positive against 77% of Magic Hour's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayTime | Magic Hour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytime/id440982690/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-hour/id482426006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Five Leaf Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440746031) | [elfinda apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482426309) |

## 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 |


### Magic Hour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-hour/id482426006)

This app helps photographers and cinematographers find the optimal times for shooting around sunrise and sunset. It provides precise calculations for 'magic hour' based on your location and offers moon phase information. Optional in-app purchases unlock advanced features like location selection and calendar integration.

**Highlights:** Magic hour time calculation, Sunrise and sunset times, Moonrise and full moon alerts, Weather forecast integration, Customizable notifications, Location-based planning

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Locations Ability | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great overview of the entire Magic Hour
- 👍 Fantastic in every way
- 👍 All the info you need to plan, especially for photographers
- 👍 Sleek and easy to use
- 👍 Perfect for photographers and cinematographers

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Time way off
- 🔍 Can't change location
- 🐛 Crashes all the time
- 💰 Forced in-app purchase
- 🔍 Can't see future dates anymore

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Time way off
- 🐛 Can't change location
- 🐛 Crashes all the time
- 🐛 Can't see future dates anymore
- 🐛 Widget doesn't update

**Requested features**

- 💡 Moonrise notification
- 💡 Notification when magic hour ends
- 💡 Blue hour option
- 💡 Allow users to set their own background photo
- 💡 Ability to plan shoots in different locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayTime free?

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

### Is Magic Hour free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DayTime or Magic Hour?

Magic Hour is rated higher. DayTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Magic Hour averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do DayTime or Magic Hour have ads?

Neither DayTime nor Magic Hour shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayTime or Magic Hour?

DayTime ships an update every 2 months, and Magic Hour every 2 months. Most recently, DayTime was updated on October 9, 2026 and Magic Hour on October 16, 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.*