# Sun & Moon vs Sun Tracker AR

The clearest difference is rating: Sun Tracker AR at 4.8 against Sun & Moon's 3.9. Sun Tracker AR also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Sun & Moon's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun & Moon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sun Tracker AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sun Tracker AR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Tracker AR has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Sun & Moon's written reviews are positive against 77% of Sun Tracker AR's.

Sun & Moon ships an update every 3 weeks, Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun & Moon | Sun Tracker AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-and-moon/id525223512/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IT Brauerei GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/500251363) | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun & Moon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-and-moon/id525223512)

This app helps photographers, filmmakers, and sun enthusiasts visualize the sun's position and sunlight patterns. It offers augmented reality, compass, map, and data views to plan for optimal sunlight.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality sun visualization, Compass view for sun direction, Map view with sunlight beam, Data view for detailed positions, Sunlight angle slider

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sun & Moon PRO | $3.99 | one-time |


### Sun Tracker AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433)

Visualize the sun's path and shadow effects in augmented reality. Get detailed solar data, including sunrise/sunset times and day/night lengths. Plan for optimal lighting conditions for photography, construction, and gardening.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality solar path projection, 2D/3D solar path and shadow simulation, Detailed sun position data tables, Interactive 3D shadow simulator, Day & night map visualization, Calendar notifications for solar events, Widget for sunrise/sunset alerts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracking the sun's position
- 🌞 Helpful for solar power and gardening
- 👍 Useful for photographers and filmmakers
- 🗺️ Detailed sun path information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AR mode issues and inaccuracies
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with camera access
- 💰 Paid features required for some functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Outdated imagery not matching reality
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More intuitive UI and onboarding
- Offline mode support
- Ability to manually adjust location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun & Moon free?

Sun & Moon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sun Tracker AR free?

Sun Tracker AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sun & Moon or Sun Tracker AR?

Sun Tracker AR is rated higher. Sun & Moon averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Sun Tracker AR averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Sun & Moon or Sun Tracker AR have ads?

Neither Sun & Moon nor Sun Tracker AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sun & Moon or Sun Tracker AR?

Sun & Moon ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. Most recently, Sun & Moon was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sun Tracker AR on October 24, 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.*