Sun AR vs Sun Pathway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Sun Pathway
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See the sun before you sign the lease. Sun Pathway uses augmented reality to show you exactly where the sun travels across the sky — from any location, on any date. Just point your phone and watch the sun's arc appear live on your camera view. --- PERFECT FOR APARTMENT HUNTERS --- Visiting a new apartment? Point your phone at each window and instantly see: • How many hours of direct sunlight this window gets • Whether it's morning sun or afternoon sun • How sunlight changes from summer to winter Generate a PDF Apartment Sunlight Report with photos and data for every window — share it with your partner, roommate, or agent. --- PERFECT FOR PLANT PARENTS --- Stop guessing which window gets "bright indirect light." Sun Pathway shows the exact sun hours for any spot in your home, every season. South-facing windows get 12+ hours. North-facing? Maybe 4. Now you know. --- PERFECT FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS --- Stand out from every other listing. Add branded sunlight snapshots to your presentations. Show clients exactly how much sun each room gets — backed by data, not guesswork. --- KEY FEATURES --- • AR Sun Path — Point your camera at any direction and see the sun's arc overlaid in real time • Month-by-Month View — See how the sun path shifts across seasons (free: ±1 month, Pro: full year) • Sunrise & Sunset — Exact times with hour markers along the arc • Save & Compare — Bookmark locations and compare sunlight between apartments • Apartment Report — Scan each window, generate a professional PDF report • Shadow Preview — See shadow direction and length for any time of day • Fully Offline — All calculations run on your device. No internet needed. • Privacy First — No accounts, no tracking, no data leaves your phone. --- PRO ($5.99, one-time) --- • Full year sun paths (12 months) • Unlimited location scans • Sun path for any date • Yearly sun path animation • Shadow direction preview • Save & share snapshots • Saved locations --- AGENT ($9.99/month) --- • Everything in Pro • Your name & brokerage on every snapshot • Apartment sunlight reports (PDF) with photos • Commercial use license --- HOW IT WORKS --- Sun Pathway uses the NOAA Solar Position Algorithm — the same standard used by meteorologists and engineers. The sun's position is calculated from your GPS coordinates, date, and time, then projected onto your camera view using your device's compass and gyroscope. Note: Sun path calculations assume clear line of sight to the sky. Actual sunlight may vary due to buildings, trees, and weather conditions. --- PRIVACY --- No accounts. No tracking. No data leaves your device. Location is used only for solar calculations and is never transmitted anywhere. See our full privacy policy for details. Requires iOS 16+. iPhone 8 or later. Terms of Use: https://amtyurin.github.io/sunpathway/terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sun AR at weekly against Sun Pathway's every 3 weeks. Sun Pathway's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sun AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Sun Pathway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sun AR ships an update weekly, Sun Pathway every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sun AR | Sun Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixby Media AB | Andrey Tyurin |
In-app purchases
Sun AR
- Premium Annual$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
Sun Pathway
- Sun Pathway Pro$5.99









