# Magic Hour vs SunApp Augmented Reality

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Hour at 77% against SunApp Augmented Reality's 0%. Magic Hour also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 4). SunApp Augmented Reality's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Hour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SunApp Augmented Reality sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Hour holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Hour has 5.2K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of SunApp Augmented Reality's.

Magic Hour ships an update every 2 months, SunApp Augmented Reality every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Hour | SunApp Augmented Reality |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-hour/id482426006/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunapp-augmented-reality/id1436435577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linda Byrket](https://appshunter.io/developer/482426309) | [Casafox Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436435576) |

## 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


### SunApp Augmented Reality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunapp-augmented-reality/id1436435577)

Visualize the sun's path and position throughout the year using augmented reality and 2D maps. Plan for optimal sunlight exposure for various activities and projects.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality Live View, 2D Map View with address search, Sun path for any date, Sunrise and sunset times, Sunlight exposure calculation, Obstruction masking, Save AR view as picture/video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SunApp Premium (monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| SunApp Premium (Yearly) | $10.49 | per year |
| SunApp Premium (Lifetime) | $23.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Hour free?

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

### Is SunApp Augmented Reality free?

SunApp Augmented Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Hour or SunApp Augmented Reality?

Magic Hour is rated higher. Magic Hour averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while SunApp Augmented Reality averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Magic Hour or SunApp Augmented Reality have ads?

Neither Magic Hour nor SunApp Augmented Reality shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Hour or SunApp Augmented Reality?

Magic Hour ships an update every 2 months, and SunApp Augmented Reality every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Hour was updated on September 23, 2026 and SunApp Augmented Reality on June 1, 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.*