Sunsync vs Tsukuyomi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sunsync
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View and be notified of solar times--dawn, sunrise, sunset, and more! Have the accuracy of NOAA in your pocket--the times are as accurate as NOAA's online calculator with some modest improvements for solar noon and match timeanddate.com to within 1-2s. Keep your day in sync with the sun! - See times from all over the world and on any date! - Schedule a notification just once or be notified on a recurring schedule - Display a clock to visually see how near a solar time is - No or spotty internet connection? No problem. The app still functions. Offline Mode Features and Caveats With no internet connection, the app will still work, but it will need to be connected to the internet again every few days for recurring notifications to continue working automatically. If that is not possible, the user can manually make them continue to work by flicking the switch to turn them off and then on again every few days. If a user wants to create a new location while lacking an internet connection, the user can create a location using latitude and longitude coordinates, using the convention that negative values are South of the equator and West of the Prime Meridian. The location created while offline will lack timezone information to display the times to the user in the local time of that location, but otherwise, everything works as expected. When the user comes back online, the app will automatically attempt to update the location with a name (if a match can be found) and timezone. If multiple locations match to the same place, the app automatically deletes all but one of them--no duplicate locations are permitted. Clock View The user can turn on the clock view from time settings. The clock view will display the time of the event that is selected and the user's current time on the hands of a clock and will update as the user taps more events. Tap and hold one of the time events to make the clock view display that event's time without popping up the notification creation form. The color of the event's clock hand changes depending on whether the event time is AM or PM. Limitations The algorithm used comes from Jean Meeus' Astronomical Algorithms and will be accurate to within a minute for most latitudes (+/- 72 degrees, i.e., up to around the Polar Circles) and within 10 minutes otherwise. Due to atmospheric refraction and other conditions, the calculated times may be different from what is observed. The algorithm is very good from the years 1800-2100 with still reasonable but decreasing accuracy from the years -1000 to 3000. The algorithm has a higher risk of error outside that range.
Tsukuyomi
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Tsukuyomi is a serene moon phase journal that connects the wisdom of lunar cycles with the rhythm of your everyday life. Write your wishes under the new moon. Release what no longer serves under the full moon. Live in tune with the ancient wisdom of the moon. KEY FEATURES β Tonight's Moon See today's moon phase, lunar age, and illumination at a glance. A poetic message accompanies each phase to inspire reflection. β Lunar Calendar A monthly calendar visualizing the moon's rhythm, with days until the next new and full moon clearly shown. β Heart Journal Capture your thoughts with a mood icon. Look back at your entries alongside the moon phase that shaped them. β Seven-Night Moon Journal Follow seven authored prompts and small practicesβfrom looking up at the moon to carrying one insight forward. Nights 1 and 2 are free. β Photos Attach a moon photograph or a memory to your entries. β Fully Offline All data stays on your device. No account, no login, no ads. TSUKUYOMI PRO (optional) Pro unlocks Nights 3β7 of the Seven-Night Moon Journal, unlimited moon-card redraws, and an on-device moon reflection that helps you revisit your entry alongside the lunar phase. The current Japan storefront prices are Β₯150 weekly, Β₯480 monthly, and Β₯2,800 annually; Apple shows the price and eligibility for any introductory offer before purchase. Your journal text stays on your device and is never sent to an external service. WHO IT'S FOR - Anyone wanting to bring lunar rhythm into daily life - People seeking a daily mindfulness or self-reflection practice - Lovers of spirituality, manifestation, or wellness - Anyone looking for a beautiful, serene Japanese journal app Look up at the moon. Write what comes to mind. That becomes the record of your journey. β Developer: Starcrown, Inc. Support: https://starcrown.co.jp/support Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sunsync at none against Tsukuyomi's 6. Sunsync also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Tsukuyomi's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tsukuyomi sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sunsync asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sunsync ships an update every 4 months, Tsukuyomi every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Sunsync | Tsukuyomi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clusia LLC | Starcrown Inc |
In-app purchases
Sunsync
No in-app purchases
Tsukuyomi
- Tsukuyomi Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Tsukuyomi Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Tsukuyomi Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Small Gift$0.99
- Medium Gift$1.99
- Generous Gift$5.99
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