# Sun Exposure vs Plate Pattern

The clearest difference is rating: Plate Pattern at 5.0 against Sun Exposure's 4.5. Plate Pattern also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Sun Exposure's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun Exposure sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Plate Pattern asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plate Pattern holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Exposure has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sun Exposure ships an update every 3 weeks, Plate Pattern every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Exposure | Plate Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-exposure-time-in-daylight/id6463570196/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plate-pattern/id6770609209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 190 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Oxner](https://appshunter.io/developer/862419140) | [Full Fat Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896757526) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Exposure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-exposure-time-in-daylight/id6463570196)

Track your daily time in the sun to achieve personalized goals for Vitamin D, tanning, or general well-being. Get smart guidance, exposure notifications, and forecasts to enjoy sunlight safely.

**Highlights:** Daily sun tracking, Sun Sessions on iPhone, Smart sun guidance, Vitamin D tracking, Custom exposure goals, Burn time estimation, UV and weather forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sun Exposure Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Sun Exposure Pro | $11.99 | per year |
| Customize Settings | $4.99 | one-time |


### Plate Pattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plate-pattern/id6770609209)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Exposure free?

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

### Is Plate Pattern free?

Plate Pattern is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sun Exposure or Plate Pattern?

Plate Pattern is rated higher. Sun Exposure averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Plate Pattern averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sun Exposure or Plate Pattern have ads?

Neither Sun Exposure nor Plate Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Exposure or Plate Pattern?

Sun Exposure ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plate Pattern every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sun Exposure was updated on October 24, 2026 and Plate Pattern 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.*