Comparison

Sun AR vs Sun

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

Head to head
About

Sun AR

Easily visualize the sun's path and position for any date and time using augmented reality. Plan photoshoots, outdoor events, or understand sunlight exposure without complex astronomical data.

Highlights
  • AR Sun Path visualization
  • Simplified sunlight data (golden hour, sunset)
  • Map view for sun positioning
  • Supports any date and time
  • Ideal for photographers and event planners
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Point your phone at the sky and watch the sun's path appear overhead. Sun AR uses augmented reality to show exactly where the sun rises, travels, and sets from where you're standing — today or on any date. See if a balcony catches the afternoon light, plan a golden hour shoot, or check a home before you visit. No more guessing which way the light falls. What you can do with Sun AR: - See the sun's path overhead in augmented reality, right where you stand - Check if a room, balcony, terrace, or garden gets direct sun, and exactly when - Plan golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, and sunset for photos and shoots - Scout homes, apartments, and open houses before you visit - Preview the sun for any date of the year, from midsummer to deep winter - Search any location on the map and see its light without going there - Read sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and daylight length at a glance - Add home screen widgets for sunrise, sunset, and daylight Sun AR brings together ARKit, your compass and location, map search, and precise solar calculations to make sunlight easy to see and plan around. Built for photographers, realtors, home buyers, renters, architects, gardeners, travelers, and anyone who needs to know where the sun will be. Features at a glance: - Augmented reality sun path - Sun direction on the map - Any date and time preview - Search any location worldwide - Sunrise and sunset times - Golden hour and blue hour - Daylight duration charts - Sunrise, sunset, and daylight widgets Some features require location and camera permissions. Changing the date and other premium features may require a subscription or one-time purchase. Terms: https://getsun.app/terms Privacy: https://getsun.app/privacy-policy

About

Sun

Features
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Sun Path is your personal guide to the sky! Follow the sun's daily journey across the sky with our elegant, intuitive compass that shows exactly where the sun and moon are at any given time. • See the exact position of the sun in real time and the position of the moon. • Get precise sunrise and sunset times based on your location • Follow the phases of the moon with standardized moon phase symbols • Experience a dynamic background that changes throughout the day - from sunrise to starry night • Learn interesting sun facts that are updated regularly Whether you are a nature enthusiast, photographer, or just like to follow the rhythms of the sky, Sun Path is the perfect companion to orient yourself to the path of the sun and the moon.

Screenshots

Sun AR4 screens
Sun3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sun AR at Free against Sun's $1.99. Sun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads 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

Sun AR is free to download; Sun costs $1.99 up front. Sun AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Sun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sun AR versus Sun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun ARSun
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixby Media ABOyvind Brantenberg

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sun AR

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
None

Sun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sun AR free?
Sun AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sun free?
Sun costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sun AR or Sun have ads?
Neither Sun AR nor Sun shows ads.

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