Comparison

SunSim Building vs HINATA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SunSim Building

This tool helps analyze home sun exposure using 3D modeling and solar trajectory simulation. It visualizes sunlight data, calculates duration, and generates reports for property evaluation. Features include floor plan and map modeling, unit layout simulation, and window view analysis.

Highlights
  • 3D modeling from floor plans or maps
  • Solar trajectory simulation
  • Sunlight duration statistics
  • 3D heatmap display
  • Window view simulation
  • Report generation (PDF, PNG, CSV)
Features
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【Sunlight Calculator - Home Sun Exposure Analysis Tool】 Sunlight Calculator is a professional home sun exposure analysis tool that helps you objectively evaluate lighting conditions when choosing a property. Through 3D modeling and solar trajectory simulation, it provides visualized sunlight data for your reference. Core Features 【Multiple Modeling Methods】 Floor Plan Modeling: Import residential community floor plans to quickly build a 3D model Map Modeling: Select the community location on a map to automatically obtain geographic coordinates Building Spacing Modeling: Enter building spacing and height parameters to simulate shading conditions Unit Layout Simulation: Simulate sunlight distribution and shadow changes at different times of day on the floor plan Model Editing: Adjust floor height, building orientation, and other parameters Save & Share: Models can be saved locally or shared with family and friends 【Professional Sun Exposure Analysis】 Solar Trajectory Simulation: Display the sun's path at any date and time throughout the year Sunlight Duration Statistics: Calculate cumulative daily sunlight hours at each location Time-Period Analysis: View lighting conditions in the morning, afternoon, and throughout the full day Winter/Summer Comparison: Compare lighting differences on key dates such as the winter and summer solstices Sampling Point Analysis: Select specific locations to view detailed sunlight data Dynamic Playback: Play full-day sunlight change animations to intuitively understand lighting patterns 【3D Heatmap Display】 Color Grading: Red–orange–yellow–green–blue gradient representing lighting from excellent to poor Layer-by-Layer Display: View sunlight distribution for each floor individually Multi-Building Comparison: Display heatmaps for multiple buildings simultaneously for easy side-by-side comparison Precision Settings: Adjust calculation precision to balance speed and accuracy Data Labeling: Display sunlight duration values directly on the 3D model 【Window View Simulation】 Perspective Switching: Simulate the field of view looking outward from different floors Obstruction Analysis: Show the degree to which buildings ahead obstruct the view Landscape Assessment: Determine whether greenery, water features, and other scenic resources are visible Floor Comparison: Compare view differences across different floors Distance Measurement: Calculate the actual distance from a window to the building ahead Height Annotation: Display the relationship between line-of-sight height and the height of obstructing structures 【Report Generation & Export】 Single-Floor Report: Generate a detailed sun exposure analysis report for an individual floor Batch Reports: Generate comparison reports for multiple buildings or floors with a single tap Multiple Formats: Supports export as PDF, PNG image, or CSV data spreadsheet Custom Templates: Choose from different report styles and content modules Print Optimization: PDFs are automatically paginated to fit standard A4 paper Sunlight Calculator is dedicated to providing users with an objective, professional sun exposure analysis tool helping you gather more data-backed insights during the home selection process and make smarter. Download now and start your sunlight analysis. Auto-Renewable Subscription: - Monthly: auto-renews every month - Yearly: auto-renews every year - Lifetime: one-time purchase - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage subscriptions in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://jiahe365.top/sunshine-web/legal/membership_agreement_en.html Privacy Policy: https://jiahe365.top/sunshine-web/legal/privacy_en.html

About

HINATA

Visualize sun position, direction, and shadow trends on a map. Understand how light changes by time and season for various locations. Ideal for home viewing, gardening, and scouting photo spots.

Highlights
  • Sun position and direction on map
  • Time slider for light changes
  • Seasonal solstice presets
  • Satellite and 3D map support
  • Shadow trend visualization
Features
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“Will this place get enough sunlight?” HINATA lets you check sun position, direction, and shadow trends on a map. Visualize how light changes by time and season, and quickly understand when and where sunlight reaches your location. Great for - Home/apartment viewing before visits - Balcony or gardening light checks - Photo/video location scouting Main features - Sun position and direction on map - Time slider to compare light changes - Summer/Winter solstice presets - Satellite and 3D map support Notes - Calculations are based on map center coordinates and selected time - Results are guidance only and not guaranteed real-world sunlight - Sun icon altitude is optimized for 2D view (3D focuses on direction) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SunSim Building4 screens
HINATA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SunSim Building at none against HINATA's shown. SunSim Building also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). HINATA's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SunSim Building sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HINATA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HINATA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunSim Building ships an update every 3 weeks, HINATA every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SunSim Building versus HINATA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunSim BuildingHINATA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer立娜 王Hiroto Endo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SunSim Building

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent membership$24.99
2 purchases

HINATA

Subscriptions2
  • Proプラン(月)$2.991 Month
  • Proプラン(年)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is SunSim Building free?
SunSim Building is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HINATA free?
HINATA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SunSim Building or HINATA?
HINATA is rated higher. SunSim Building averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HINATA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SunSim Building or HINATA have ads?
HINATA shows ads; SunSim Building does not.
Which is updated more often, SunSim Building or HINATA?
SunSim Building ships an update every 3 weeks, and HINATA every 5 days. Most recently, SunSim Building was updated on November 4, 2026 and HINATA on October 30, 2026.

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