Comparison

Twilight Time vs Digital Sun Dial

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

Head to head
About

Twilight Time

Features
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Shows the time before sunrise and after sunset when the sun is below the horizon and it is bright outside (twilight). Twilight 1. Civil twilight 2. Nautical twilight 3. Astronomical twilight

About

Digital Sun Dial

Features
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Rediscover Time with Digital Sun Dial Step back into the natural rhythm of time with Digital Sun Dial: a beautifully crafted sundial app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch that brings ancient timekeeping into the palm of your hand. FEATURES: • True Solar Time: See the real time based on the Sun’s position at your location or any time zone you choose. • Interactive Sundial: Watch time unfold on a full 24-hour circular dial that shifts to match your chosen time system. • Customizable Zones: Select any time zone to view solar and standard times around the world. • Astronomical Anchors: View sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and antinoon across all modes. • Halachic Time: Follow sunrise-to-sunset hours in line with the Vilna Gaon’s tradition. • Bohemian (Italic) Time: Explore this sunset-to-sunrise timekeeping tradition from pre-modern Europe. • Dynamic Dial: The sundial adjusts its hour markers automatically based on the selected mode. • Clean, Minimal UI: Designed for clarity and focus, with no clutter or distractions. WHY SOLAR TIME? • Reconnect with Nature’s Clock: Your body responds best to the light of the sun, not the tick of the clock. Use Digital Sun Dial to align your sleep, meals, and mindfulness with your natural circadian rhythm. • Better Sleep, Better Health: Being aware of the true solar day may help you reduce sleep disruption and regain natural energy flow. • Faithful Timekeeping: For Jewish users, Halachic time tracking supports prayer and observance throughout the day. • Steampunk Meets Science: A perfect blend of vintage aesthetics and modern astronomy for time enthusiasts, hobbyists, and curious minds. Whether you’re looking to live more mindfully, observe traditional time systems, or just want a stunning and functional sundial on your wrist or phone, Digital Sun Dial offers a unique, science-backed way to tell time, just as nature intended.

Screenshots

Twilight Time1 screens
Digital Sun Dial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Twilight Time at Free against Digital Sun Dial's $1.99. Digital Sun Dial's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Twilight Time is free to download; Digital Sun Dial costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Twilight Time ships an update every 2 weeks, Digital Sun Dial daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Twilight Time versus Digital Sun Dial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwilight TimeDigital Sun Dial
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.7.1016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiMICHAEL JOHN HAMILTON

In-app purchases

None

Twilight Time

No in-app purchases

None

Digital Sun Dial

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Twilight Time free?
Twilight Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Digital Sun Dial free?
Digital Sun Dial costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Twilight Time or Digital Sun Dial have ads?
Twilight Time shows ads; Digital Sun Dial does not.
Which is updated more often, Twilight Time or Digital Sun Dial?
Twilight Time ships an update every 2 weeks, and Digital Sun Dial daily. Most recently, Twilight Time was updated on September 23, 2026 and Digital Sun Dial on September 7, 2026.

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