# Daylight BASIC vs Sunrise, Sunset

The clearest difference is rating: Sunrise, Sunset at 3.3 against Daylight BASIC's 2.0. Sunrise, Sunset also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 6). Daylight BASIC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunrise, Sunset sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Daylight BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sunrise, Sunset holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Daylight BASIC's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sunrise, Sunset's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Daylight BASIC ships an update every 2 months, Sunrise, Sunset every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daylight BASIC | Sunrise, Sunset |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylight-basic/id610715489/reviews) | **[3.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-sunset/id940344765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [factsoft ag](https://appshunter.io/developer/420369183) | [Oceano Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/940344764) |

## What reviewers say

### Daylight BASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylight-basic/id610715489)

This app displays daily and future sunshine hours, along with sunrise and sunset times for your current location. It also tracks changes in sunshine duration over various periods, including comparisons to solstices.

**Highlights:** Sunshine hours display, Sunrise and sunset times, Future time projections, Sunshine hour difference tracking, Location-based data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sunrise, Sunset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-sunset/id940344765)

This app displays the precise times and directions of sunrise and sunset based on your current location and elevation. It also provides detailed information about the moon, including its phase, rise and set times, and illumination.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset times and direction, Moon phase, rise, and set times, Twilight times (civil, nautical, astronomical), Elevation data integration, Location-based information, Date and time manipulation for planning, Apple Watch app and complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daylight BASIC free?

Daylight BASIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sunrise, Sunset free?

Sunrise, Sunset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daylight BASIC or Sunrise, Sunset?

Sunrise, Sunset is rated higher. Daylight BASIC averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sunrise, Sunset averages 3.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Daylight BASIC or Sunrise, Sunset have ads?

Both Daylight BASIC and Sunrise, Sunset show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daylight BASIC or Sunrise, Sunset?

Daylight BASIC ships an update every 2 months, and Sunrise, Sunset every 3 days. Most recently, Daylight BASIC was updated on September 20, 2026 and Sunrise, Sunset on September 20, 2026.

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