Ember vs Sunset Check
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ember
Predicts the quality of sunsets up to 9 days in advance using AI. Get detailed forecasts, probability visualizations, and exact sunset times to capture stunning photos.
- 9-day sunset quality forecasts
- Sunset quality probability visualizations
- Exact sunset time calculation
- Machine learning model improvements
- Automatic light/dark mode
- User photo submission to improve models
- Global usability
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Ever wanted to take pictures with a stunning sunset background, only to end up with a bunch of gloomy clouds? Never again. Ember uses machine learning to predict when beautiful sunsets will happen, before they actually happen. Ember offers you 9-day forecasts of sunset quality, tailored for wherever you are in the world. We trained custom machine learning models on datasets that we curated ourselves, giving you unparalleled forecasts of sunset quality. Here are some of our features (with lots more in the works!): • Intelligent forecasts of sunset quality scores for the next 9 days. • Visualizations of the exact probabilities that went into calculating these sunset scores. • The exact time that the sun will set for your location. • Continuously improving predictions as we improve our model every day. • Automatic light & dark mode. • The ability for you to directly improve our machine learning models by submitting photos. • Best of all, Ember works anywhere, anytime in the world. We’re a team of UC Berkeley computer science students with a love for beautiful sunsets, which we hope to share with you through Ember. If you have any feedback/suggestions, please reach out to us on instagram at @ember.sunset.app. We’d love to hear from you :) Happy Sunsetting! - The Ember Team Note: our models use weather data from multiple sources as their input. Some of our weather data is drawn from Apple Weather, which has been modified.
Sunset Check
This app forecasts the quality of daily sun events, helping photographers, travelers, and nature lovers capture perfect sunrises and sunsets. It provides global location search, a quality rating system, and optimal viewing windows for breathtaking moments.
- Global location search
- Sun event quality rating
- Optimal viewing window prediction
- 7-day forecast
- Real-time weather
- Webcam access
- Sun direction map
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Welcome to Sunset Check – your personal assistant for capturing the perfect sunrise and sunset. Whether you’re a photographer, traveler, or nature lover, our innovative app uses a custom algorithm to forecast the quality of daily sun events, ensuring you never miss a breathtaking moment. Key Features: • Global Location Search: Easily find the best spots around the world. • Quality Rating System: Know exactly when conditions are ideal. • Optimal Viewing Window: Catch the enchanting blue and golden hours. • 7-Day Weekly Forecast: Plan your week around stunning sunrises and sunsets. • Real-Time Weather Conditions: Stay informed with up-to-date forecasts. • Access to webcams that are near your location, allowing you to see real-time weather conditions. • A map view that displays the sun's direction, indicating where the sun will rise and set. • Alternate Layouts: Choose your viewing experience for maximum clarity. • Favorites & Default Location: Save your favorite spots for quick access every time. Perfect for: • Photographers – Capture breathtaking golden hour shots. • Travelers – Plan the perfect sunset views for your next adventure. • Outdoor Enthusiasts – Never miss a magical moment in nature. • Download Sunset Check now and transform the way you experience the sky! • Set your alerts, find the best locations, and capture stunning sunsets with confidence! Designed & Built in California
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sunset Check at 4.6 against Ember's 4.3. Sunset Check also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 75%). Ember's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sunset Check holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Ember's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sunset Check's.
Ember ships an update every 5 months, Sunset Check every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Ember | Sunset Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anirudh Kotamraju | Darin Tang |
Customer experience
Ember
Sunset Check
In-app purchases
Ember
No in-app purchases
Sunset Check
No in-app purchases
