# Sun Mapper vs Lawncare Workshop

Sun Mapper and Lawncare Workshop both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Lawncare Workshop's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sun Mapper's. Lawncare Workshop also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun Mapper sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Lawncare Workshop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sun Mapper against 5.0 for Lawncare Workshop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Sun Mapper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lawncare Workshop's.

Sun Mapper ships an update every 3 weeks, Lawncare Workshop every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Mapper | Lawncare Workshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-mapper/id6475697058/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lawncare-workshop/id6747289314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 119 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael Ceryak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719839845) | [Lawncare Workshop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820619315) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Mapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-mapper/id6475697058)

Easily track sunlight in your garden by creating detailed sun maps. Upload photos or take new ones at intervals to visualize light patterns throughout the day. Trace sunlight areas to understand daily exposure for optimal gardening.

**Highlights:** Add and manage multiple gardens, Create sun maps with timed photo intervals, Upload photos or use in-app camera, View sun maps as a slideshow, Trace sunlight areas for detailed analysis, Compare multiple sun maps side-by-side

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Rein | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Sunlight Tracing | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Sunlight Tracings | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6 Sunlight Tracings | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Sunlight Tracings | $3.99 | one-time |


### Lawncare Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lawncare-workshop/id6747289314)

This app provides comprehensive lawn care guidance for cool-season grasses. It offers custom care plans, expert advice, weather tracking, and diagnostic tools to help users achieve a healthy, beautiful lawn.

**Highlights:** Custom care plans, Weather and soil temperature tracking, Expert video tutorials, Lawn diagnostics, Weed identification, Product recommendations, Community forum

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Mapper free?

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

### Is Lawncare Workshop free?

Lawncare Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sun Mapper or Lawncare Workshop?

Sun Mapper and Lawncare Workshop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Sun Mapper or Lawncare Workshop have ads?

Neither Sun Mapper nor Lawncare Workshop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Mapper or Lawncare Workshop?

Sun Mapper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lawncare Workshop every 10 days. Most recently, Sun Mapper was updated on September 29, 2026 and Lawncare Workshop on September 29, 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.*