# Sol vs Sunrise Sunset Times

The clearest difference is price: Sunrise Sunset Times at Free against Sol's $4.99. Sunrise Sunset Times also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 900) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Sol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (93% vs 80%). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Sunrise Sunset Times is free to download; Sol costs $4.99 up front. Sunrise Sunset Times sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sol asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sol against 4.8 for Sunrise Sunset Times. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunrise Sunset Times has 20K ratings behind it against 900, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Sol's written reviews are positive against 80% of Sunrise Sunset Times's.

Sol ships an update every 2 months, Sunrise Sunset Times every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sol | Sunrise Sunset Times |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (900 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-sun-clock/id491537291/reviews)** | [4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-sunset-times/id891154864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 900 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 79.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | #113 |
| Size | 16 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juggleware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/291091604) | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) |

## What reviewers say

### Sol

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### Sunrise Sunset Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-sunset-times/id891154864)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Weather, #165 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get precise sunrise and sunset times for your exact location, not just the nearest city. Track daylight remaining, plan for dawn and twilight, and view future astronomical events. Supports multiple timezones and offers widgets for easy access.

**Highlights:** Precise sunrise and sunset times, First and last light times (dawn/twilight), Daylight remaining countdown, Future date predictions, Timezone conversion, Equinox and solstice dates, Widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Sunrise Times at its best | $3.99 | per month |
| Get Sunrise Times at its best | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌅 Accurate sunrise/sunset times
- ⏱️ Helpful for planning outdoor activities
- 🌇 Provides first and last light times
- 🗓️ Useful for tracking solstices and equinoxes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 🗓️ Can't view future dates without subscription
- 🌐 Inaccurate location detection
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Incorrect daylight saving time adjustments

**Requested features**

- Add alarm/reminder for sunrise/sunset
- Provide option to view times in local timezone
- Include more detailed astronomical information
- Implement watch complications for easy access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sol free?

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

### Is Sunrise Sunset Times free?

Sunrise Sunset Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sol or Sunrise Sunset Times?

Sol is rated higher. Sol averages 4.8 out of 5 from 900 ratings, while Sunrise Sunset Times averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.

### Do Sol or Sunrise Sunset Times have ads?

Neither Sol nor Sunrise Sunset Times shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sol or Sunrise Sunset Times?

Sol ships an update every 2 months, and Sunrise Sunset Times every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sol was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sunrise Sunset Times on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sol or Sunrise Sunset Times?

Sol currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Sunrise Sunset Times at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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