# Shot Designer vs Sun Tracker AR

The clearest difference is rating: Sun Tracker AR at 4.8 against Shot Designer's 3.8. Sun Tracker AR also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 10) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Shot Designer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Designer 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Tracker AR has 1.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Shot Designer's written reviews are positive against 77% of Sun Tracker AR's.

Shot Designer ships an update monthly, Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Designer | Sun Tracker AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-designer/id556342711/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hollywood Camera Work SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706097508) | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-designer/id556342711)

Create detailed camera diagrams and shot lists quickly. Animate characters and cameras in real-time to visualize scene rhythm. Import storyboards and sync projects with your team.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera and character animation, Integrated shot list generation, Director's viewfinder and storyboard import, Set and lighting design tools, Team sharing and syncing, Template creation and library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎬 Excellent tool for shot planning and blocking
- 📱 Seamless cross-device sync (iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC)
- 🎨 Useful for visualizing camera movements and lighting setups
- 📊 Ability to export to PDF and share with crew

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and white screen issues
- 😞 App feels outdated and abandoned
- 🔐 Login and account synchronization problems
- 📱 Poor optimization for modern devices and screen sizes
- ⚠️ Limited props and lighting equipment library

**Reported bugs**

- White screen of death on app launch
- App crashes when adding image props
- Login not working on iPhone devices
- Cannot register due to UI form scrolling errors
- Keyboard overlay blocking sign-in form

**Requested features**

- Apple Pencil integration for iPad
- Import custom designs and elements
- Drag-and-drop file import from Files app
- More lighting instruments and props
- PDF export functionality


### 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 Shot Designer free?

Shot Designer 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, Shot Designer or Sun Tracker AR?

Sun Tracker AR is rated higher. Shot Designer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sun Tracker AR averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Shot Designer or Sun Tracker AR have ads?

Neither Shot Designer nor Sun Tracker AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Designer or Sun Tracker AR?

Shot Designer ships an update monthly, and Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. Most recently, Shot Designer 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.*