# The Sun vs Sol

The clearest difference is price: The Sun at Free against Sol's $4.99. The Sun also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Sol's advantage is chart position (#86 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

The Sun is free to download; Sol costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The Sun against 4.8 for Sol. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 900 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of The Sun's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sol's.

The Sun ships an update every 3 months, Sol every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Sun | Sol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sun-rise-and-fall/id463577395/reviews) | **[4.8 (900 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-sun-clock/id491537291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 900 |
| Positive reviews | 85.5% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 31 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team Lundsgård](https://appshunter.io/developer/451202806) | [Juggleware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/291091604) |

## What reviewers say

### The Sun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sun-rise-and-fall/id463577395)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-sun-clock/id491537291)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Forecast sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for any location and date. Set smart alarms that adjust with the seasons and receive detailed solar almanac information. Plan your day around natural light, perfect for photography, outdoor activities, or maintaining sleep cycles.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset time forecasting, Twilight period calculation (astronomical, nautical, civil), Location-aware alarms that adjust seasonally, Global location search and GPS support, Detailed solar almanac information, Golden hour and magic hour identification

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable information
- 💡 Useful for photographers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts
- 🌅 Helps users stay in tune with natural light cycles
- ⏰ Customizable alarms and alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Alarms don't work when device is muted
- 🌙 Lack of moon phase information

**Reported bugs**

- Date selection issue where it shows a month ahead
- Notifications stop working after a few days

**Requested features**

- Add moon phase information
- Allow alarms to work even when device is muted
- Expand alert options beyond sunrise/sunset (e.g. solar noon, golden hour)
- Provide more customization options for alerts and alarms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Sun free?

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

### Is Sol free?

Sol costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Sun or Sol?

Sol is rated higher. The Sun averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Sol averages 4.8 from 900 ratings.

### Do The Sun or Sol have ads?

Neither The Sun nor Sol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Sun or Sol?

The Sun ships an update every 3 months, and Sol every 2 months. Most recently, The Sun was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sol on October 26, 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.*