# Magic Hour vs Sun and Moon Position

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Hour at 77% against Sun and Moon Position's 40%. Magic Hour also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 62). Sun and Moon Position's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Hour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sun and Moon Position asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Hour holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Hour has 5.2K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Magic Hour's written reviews are positive against 40% of Sun and Moon Position's.

Magic Hour ships an update every 2 months, Sun and Moon Position every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Hour | Sun and Moon Position |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-hour/id482426006/reviews)** | [4.3 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-and-moon-position/id1353241024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linda Byrket](https://appshunter.io/developer/482426309) | [shebli geegieh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353241023) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**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


### Sun and Moon Position

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-and-moon-position/id1353241024)

This utility app accurately calculates the position of the sun and moon, along with their rise and set times. It allows users to adjust calculations based on their elevation and time zone for precise results.

**Highlights:** Sun position calculation, Moon position calculation, Sun rise and set times, Moon rise and set times, Elevation adjustment, Time zone adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Hour free?

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

### Is Sun and Moon Position free?

Sun and Moon Position is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Hour or Sun and Moon Position?

Magic Hour is rated higher. Magic Hour averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Sun and Moon Position averages 4.3 from 62 ratings.

### Do Magic Hour or Sun and Moon Position have ads?

Neither Magic Hour nor Sun and Moon Position shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Hour or Sun and Moon Position?

Magic Hour ships an update every 2 months, and Sun and Moon Position every 3 months. Most recently, Magic Hour was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sun and Moon Position on September 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.*