# PhotoPills vs Sun Tracker AR

The clearest difference is price: Sun Tracker AR at Free against PhotoPills's $10.99. Sun Tracker AR also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). PhotoPills's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Sun Tracker AR is free to download; PhotoPills costs $10.99 up front. Sun Tracker AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PhotoPills asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PhotoPills against 4.8 for Sun Tracker AR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of PhotoPills's written reviews are positive against 76% of Sun Tracker AR's.

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoPills | Sun Tracker AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhotoPills S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596026808) | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoPills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #136 Top Paid (US App Store)

Plan and capture stunning photos of the sun, moon, and Milky Way. This app helps you visualize celestial events and landscape compositions with advanced planning tools and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** 2D Map-Centric Planner (Sun, Moon, Milky Way), 3D Augmented Reality Views, Celestial Event Finder, Photo Plans Manager, Location Scouting Tool, Calculators (Long Exposure, Timelapse, etc.)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive planning tools
- 🚀 Powerful features for astrophotography
- 💡 Excellent tutorials and support
- 🌟 Indispensable for photographers
- ⭐ Incredible value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤯 Overwhelming complexity
- 🤖 Confusing user interface
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using depth of field calculator
- Location settings not persisting between sessions
- Milky Way position not aligning correctly

**Requested features**

- User guide in multiple languages
- Improved integration with other apps
- More customization options
- Weather forecast integration
- Apple Watch companion app


### 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 PhotoPills free?

PhotoPills costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sun Tracker AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoPills or Sun Tracker AR?

Sun Tracker AR is rated higher. PhotoPills averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Sun Tracker AR averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do PhotoPills or Sun Tracker AR have ads?

Neither PhotoPills nor Sun Tracker AR shows ads.

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

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, and Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. Most recently, PhotoPills was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sun Tracker AR on November 3, 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.*