# Sol vs Rotating Globe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sol at 93% against Rotating Globe's 0%. Sol also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (898 vs 1). Rotating Globe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Sol costs $4.99 and Rotating Globe $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sol holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sol has 898 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Sol's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rotating Globe's.

Sol ships an update every 2 months, Rotating Globe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sol | Rotating Globe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-sun-clock/id491537291/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotating-globe/id1472279538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **898** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juggleware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/291091604) | [Gomathy Shankaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/503956143) |

## What reviewers say

### Sol

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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


### Rotating Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotating-globe/id1472279538)

Explore the world with an augmented reality globe displaying real-time weather conditions. Navigate continents, countries, and view detailed weather effects for specific locations by entering a US zip code. Enhance your general knowledge with an interactive global view.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality globe display, Real-time weather conditions, Interactive globe navigation (swipe/tap), Weather effects (rain, snow, fog), US zip code weather lookup, Zoom in/out globe functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sol free?

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

### Is Rotating Globe free?

Rotating Globe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sol or Rotating Globe?

Sol is rated higher. Sol averages 4.8 out of 5 from 898 ratings, while Rotating Globe averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sol or Rotating Globe have ads?

Neither Sol nor Rotating Globe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sol or Rotating Globe?

Sol ships an update every 2 months, and Rotating Globe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sol was updated on September 22, 2026 and Rotating Globe on September 11, 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.*