SunPath vs Sunward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SunPath
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Plan sunlight before you arrive. See the exact sun position, shadows, sunrise, sunset, golden hour and blue hour for any location and any date. WHAT SUNPATH DOES SunPath helps you plan natural light with confidence. Whether you're scouting a photography location, evaluating a property, planning a solar installation or designing an outdoor space, SunPath shows exactly where the sun will be throughout the day and year. Search for cities, addresses and popular landmarks worldwide to instantly visualize the sun path, sunlight direction and shadow conditions before you arrive. FREE TRIAL Every new user receives 1 free location search. Your free search unlocks SunPath's complete planning experience, including live sun position, date planning, golden hour, blue hour, yearly sunlight comparisons and premium map styles. After the free search has been used, a subscription or lifetime purchase is required to continue searching new locations and access premium features. FEATURES β’ Sun position and direction for any location β’ Sunrise and sunset direction β’ Live sun altitude & azimuth β’ Golden hour & blue hour (AM & PM) β’ Shadow planning throughout the year β’ Daylight duration and seasonal changes β’ Year-round sunlight comparisons β’ Civil dawn and dusk times β’ Search cities, addresses and landmarks β’ Any date selection (past & future) β’ Hybrid and Satellite maps PERFECT FOR β’ Photography & Videography β’ Real Estate & Property Visits β’ Architecture & Landscape Design β’ Solar Panel Planning β’ Garden Planning β’ Outdoor Events & Travel Plan with confidence. Know the light before you arrive. --- About Subscriptions: This app offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions to access premium features. β’ Annual Plan: Full access, billed yearly β’ Lifetime Plan: One-time purchase for permanent access Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes Account will be charged upon confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. By using this app, you agree to Appleβs Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and our Privacy Policy: https://appx3.dev/privacy/
Sunward
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Where will the sun be β and when will the light be perfect? Sunward answers that question anywhere on Earth, on any date β past or future. Point your camera at the sky and watch the sun's full-day arc appear in augmented reality. Drop a pin on a 3D map and see exactly how shadows will fall across a street, a faΓ§ade, or a balcony. Know the precise minute golden hour begins β today, next month, or on the winter solstice. Built for photographers, filmmakers, real-estate scouts, architects, and outdoor creators who plan around natural light. Every solar calculation runs on device, powered by our own astronomy engine. TRY EVERYTHING FREE FOR 7 DAYS Full features require a paid subscription or one-time Lifetime purchase. Start with a 7-day free trial β full access to every feature below. SEE THE SUN BEFORE IT GETS THERE - AR Sun Path β a live camera overlay of the sun's complete arc, with time-travel scrubbing through any date, solstices, and equinoxes. Sun-align calibration gives degree-perfect framing. - Sun Dial β one beautiful screen with sunrise, sunset, solar noon, golden hour, blue hour, twilight bands, and the sun's current position. - Shadow Studio β a 3D map with physically accurate building shadows that stretch and rotate through the day. Drop a probe pin anywhere to see when that exact spot is in sun or shade. KNOW A PROPERTY'S LIGHT BEFORE YOU COMMIT - Property Sun Report β a Sun Score plus a year-round comparison for any address, exportable as a PDF or photo. Perfect for house hunting, real-estate listings, and architecture briefs. - Construction Footprint β draw a building footprint and preview its projected shadow at any time of year. Made for architects, landscape designers, and solar panel planning. PLAN THE SHOOT, NOT JUST THE DAY - Planner β save shoots by date and location with automatic weather and light forecasts, then share shoot cards with your crew. - Light Match β import a reference photo and Sunward reads its data to find when the same light β angle, color temperature, sun altitude β will happen again at any location. - Timetable & Forecast β 14-day light forecasts with cloud, rain, and temperature overlays, exportable as PDF. NEVER MISS THE LIGHT - Golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, sunset, and solar noon alerts with Live Activities and Dynamic Island countdowns. - Apple Watch app with today's light phases, a live countdown, and complications for every watch face. - Home and Lock Screen widgets: golden hour countdown, sunrise/sunset, mini dial, and sun position. MADE THE RIGHT WAY - Works fully offline once your locations are pinned. - Privacy-first: no accounts, no ads, no analytics, no tracking. Your location never leaves your device. - Liquid Glass design with full Light and Dark Mode, on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. - Available in 15 languages. Whether you're timing a portrait session, matching continuity light between shoot days, comparing apartments, positioning solar panels, or picking the sunny cafΓ© terrace β Sunward shows you where the sun will be, when the light will be best, and what the shadows will do. SUNWARD PRO Every plan unlocks the complete feature set β choose how you'd like to pay: - Sunward Monthly β auto-renewing subscription - Sunward Yearly β auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers - Sunward Lifetime β one-time purchase, yours forever Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.jyvapps.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
SunPath and Sunward are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. SunPath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Sunward sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SunPath ships an update every 2 weeks, Sunward every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SunPath | Sunward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 17 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serge Benati | Farah Aydoni |
In-app purchases
SunPath
- SunSpotter Full Access β1 Year$4.991 Year
- Unlock SunSpotter$2.99
- One-Time Purchase$12.99
Sunward
- Sunward Monthly$5.991 Month
- Sunward Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Sunward Lifetime$79.99









