Comparison

The Sun vs METAR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Sun

This app provides precise sunrise and sunset times for your current location. You can also plan ahead by checking future sun times for any date and location.

Highlights
  • Current sunrise and sunset times
  • Future sun time lookup
  • Location-based data
  • Data from MET Norway
  • Free to use
Features
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Need to know when the sun goes up and down where you are right now? This application tells you that. You can also look into the future when the sun goes up and down on a certain date and at a particular location. Sun and moon times are based on data from MET Norway. This app is free (and always will be).

About

METAR

Access decoded aviation weather reports and forecasts for thousands of airports globally. View nearby weather, runway winds, and customize units. A Pro version offers expanded nearby airport views and home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Decoded METARs & TAFs
  • Nearby airport weather
  • Runway wind components
  • Search and favorite airports
  • Customizable units
  • Light/dark mode
  • Widgets (Pro)
Features
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- View decoded METARs & TAFs from thousands of airports worldwide - View up to 10 nearby airports and their current weather observations and forecasts - See observed runway wind components - Search and favourite airports that you visit frequently - Customise the units being displayed to suit you - Switch between light and dark mode METAR Pro - Subscription* The same great features we've always provided for free will always be available for free, but we've created a couple of extra premium features to add a little more to METAR for people who'd like to subscribe to METAR Pro. - View up to 50 nearby airports and their current weather observations and forecasts - Display raw METAR or TAF text on lock and home screen widgets - Display runway layout and wind indications on home screen widgets * Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period unless your change your subscription preferences in your App Store account settings. You can manage your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription. METAR makes it quick and easy to find and decode weather reports and forecasts for airports all over the world. Terms - https://metarapp.io/legals/terms Privacy - https://metarapp.io/legals/privacy

Screenshots

The Sun3 screens
METAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Sun at 4.7 against METAR's 3.7. The Sun also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (85% vs 57%). METAR's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. METAR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. The Sun asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Sun holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Sun has 1.5K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of The Sun's written reviews are positive against 57% of METAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Sun ships an update every 3 months, METAR every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Sun versus METAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe SunMETAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better3.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeam LundsgårdLuke Cashion-Lozell

Customer experience

The Sun

All ratings1,511 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews493 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.5%

METAR

All ratings22 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

The Sun

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

METAR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is The Sun free?
The Sun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is METAR free?
METAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Sun or METAR?
The Sun is rated higher. The Sun averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while METAR averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.
Do The Sun or METAR have ads?
Neither The Sun nor METAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Sun or METAR?
The Sun ships an update every 3 months, and METAR every 4 days. Most recently, The Sun was updated on November 12, 2026 and METAR on November 11, 2026.

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