# Orbit vs WDliveapp

The clearest difference is rating: Orbit at 4.3 against WDliveapp's 1.7. Orbit also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). WDliveapp's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months) and chart position (#31 vs #157). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Orbit costs $0.99 and WDliveapp $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Orbit holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Orbit's written reviews are positive against 45% of WDliveapp's.

Orbit ships an update every 27 months, WDliveapp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | WDliveapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-sun-position/id558257741/reviews)** | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdliveapp/id920378044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #157 | **#31** |
| Size | 15 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tapclay](https://appshunter.io/developer/626120638) | [Brian Hamilton](https://appshunter.io/developer/652512771) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-sun-position/id558257741)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize the sun's movement and position with an intuitive clock interface and a sun compass. Utilize augmented reality to pinpoint the sun's location and track daylight hours for multiple saved places. This app works offline and is designed for photographers, travelers, surveyors, and architects.

**Highlights:** Intuitive clock visualization of sun movement, Sun compass for accurate position tracking, Augmented reality sun tracking, Multiple location support, Sunrise, sunset, dawn, and dusk times, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WDliveapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdliveapp/id920378044)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Displays live weather data from your weather station directly on your device. Connects via Wi-Fi or mobile data using clientraw.txt files. Offers automatic setup with specific software or manual URL configuration.

**Highlights:** Live weather data display, Wi-Fi and mobile data support, Clientraw.txt data integration, Automatic setup with WDsendtetherdata.exe, Manual URL configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit free?

Orbit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WDliveapp free?

WDliveapp costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Orbit or WDliveapp?

Orbit is rated higher. Orbit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while WDliveapp averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Orbit or WDliveapp have ads?

Neither Orbit nor WDliveapp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit or WDliveapp?

Orbit ships an update every 27 months, and WDliveapp every 2 months. Most recently, Orbit was updated on September 21, 2026 and WDliveapp on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Orbit or WDliveapp?

Orbit currently peaks at #157 in the App Store charts, and WDliveapp at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*