Sun Surveyor (Sun & Moon) vs SunPath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sun Surveyor (Sun & Moon)
This app helps photographers, filmmakers, and other professionals plan shots by visualizing sun and moon paths, predicting celestial events, and analyzing light conditions. It offers augmented reality views, interactive maps, and detailed ephemeris data for effective location scouting and planning.
- Augmented reality sun and moon path projections
- Interactive map with Street View
- Golden hour and blue hour prediction
- Milky Way and star trail planning
- Sun shadow length calculation
- Offline location saving and loading
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Sun Surveyor takes the mystery out of the sunrise, sunset, and moon phases, allowing photographers and filmmakers to scout the best locations, plan effectively, and get the perfect shot. The Live Camera View, Interactive Map (with Street View), 3D Compass, and detailed Ephemeris provide a wealth of information about the largest natural light source in the galaxy, as well as the moon, and milky way: - View augmented reality projections of the sun and moon paths, pinpoint the time the sun or moon will be at a particular location in the sky - Predict and plan for the golden hour, blue hour and every sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset - Prepare night photography shots with the Milky Way & star trail features Solar Industry (PV) Professionals, architects, real estate agents, and gardeners will also find a wealth of empowering interactive features: - Show clients the quality and quantity of seasonal sunlight at a given location - Understand potential shade of surroundings and discover any obstructions - Create images of the summer and winter Solstice & Equinox paths for a site Additional features: - Photo Opportunities - an interactive listing of critical times to help inspire and generate shot ideas; including the full moon looming low in the sky during magic hour, total darkness for stargazing, and more - Position Search - an extremely powerful tool to search for sun, moon and milky way center positions within various constraints, for the perfectionist planner - Widgets - plenty of configurable widgets for your home screen and today view (iOS 14+) - Visual time machine - take a quick glance at the light for a day, or dial in desired compositions easily - Moon distance, age, apogee, perigee, super moon predictions - Sun shadow information - calculate the length of shadows cast by objects - Helpful video tutorials show how to use all of the app's modules and how to shoot specific types of scenes - Share details and locations with clients and colleagues - Offline usage (excludes Map View, Street View) - enter coordinates, save & load locations with no data connection or GPS available - Measure distance, and difference between elevations, and vertical angle differentials with the Map view - Import and export Google Earth .kmz/.kml locations - Magnetic declination compensation - "Today" Widget - (for the pull-down notification center) shows rise and set times for the current location and the next upcoming sun event - Languages: English, Deutsch, Français, 日本語, Italiano, Español, Català, русский, Norsk (Bokmål), Dansk, Nederlands, 中文 (繁體), 中文 (简体), 한국어, čeština, Türkçe, Português (Portugal & Brasil), Polski
SunPath
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Plan sunlight before you arrive. See the exact sun position, shadows, sunrise, sunset, golden hour and blue hour for any location and any date. WHAT SUNPATH DOES SunPath helps you plan natural light with confidence. Whether you're scouting a photography location, evaluating a property, planning a solar installation or designing an outdoor space, SunPath shows exactly where the sun will be throughout the day and year. Search for cities, addresses and popular landmarks worldwide to instantly visualize the sun path, sunlight direction and shadow conditions before you arrive. FREE TRIAL Every new user receives 1 free location search. Your free search unlocks SunPath's complete planning experience, including live sun position, date planning, golden hour, blue hour, yearly sunlight comparisons and premium map styles. After the free search has been used, a subscription or lifetime purchase is required to continue searching new locations and access premium features. FEATURES • Sun position and direction for any location • Sunrise and sunset direction • Live sun altitude & azimuth • Golden hour & blue hour (AM & PM) • Shadow planning throughout the year • Daylight duration and seasonal changes • Year-round sunlight comparisons • Civil dawn and dusk times • Search cities, addresses and landmarks • Any date selection (past & future) • Hybrid and Satellite maps PERFECT FOR • Photography & Videography • Real Estate & Property Visits • Architecture & Landscape Design • Solar Panel Planning • Garden Planning • Outdoor Events & Travel Plan with confidence. Know the light before you arrive. --- About Subscriptions: This app offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions to access premium features. • Annual Plan: Full access, billed yearly • Lifetime Plan: One-time purchase for permanent access Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes Account will be charged upon confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and our Privacy Policy: https://appx3.dev/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SunPath at Free against Sun Surveyor (Sun & Moon)'s $9.99. SunPath also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Sun Surveyor (Sun & Moon)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
SunPath is free to download; Sun Surveyor (Sun & Moon) costs $9.99 up front. SunPath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Sun Surveyor (Sun & Moon) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sun Surveyor (Sun & Moon) ships an update every 3 months, SunPath every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sun Surveyor (Sun & Moon) | SunPath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (282 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 282 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #34 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Ratana | Serge Benati |
In-app purchases
Sun Surveyor (Sun & Moon)
No in-app purchases
SunPath
- SunSpotter Full Access –1 Year$4.991 Year
- Unlock SunSpotter$2.99
- One-Time Purchase$3.99
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