Sun AR vs Riska
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
Riska
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INDEPENDENT APP — NOT A GOVERNMENT SERVICE Riska is not operated by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any government entity including ANEPC, IPMA, ICNF, or SGIFR. It aggregates publicly available data from third-party sources listed below. Riska does not generate fire data independently. All information comes from external sources and may be delayed or incomplete. In an emergency, follow official authorities and call 112. FEATURES - View wildfire incidents (from ANEPC, ICNF/SGIFR) - View fire danger levels (from IPMA) - View weather and civil protection warnings (from IPMA, ANEPC) - View satellite fire detections on map (from NASA FIRMS) - Save places and get alerts when conditions change - Safety and recovery guidance - Portuguese and English DATA SOURCES 1. ANEPC — civil protection warnings — https://www.gov.pt/entidades/autoridade-nacional-de-emergencia-e-protecao-civil 2. IPMA — fire danger, weather warnings — https://www.ipma.pt 3. ICNF/SGIFR — rural fire information — https://www.sgifr.gov.pt 4. NASA FIRMS — satellite thermal detection (VIIRS) — https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov 5. EFFIS/Copernicus — burnt area perimeters — https://effis.jrc.ec.europa.eu 6. Copernicus CAMS — air quality — https://atmosphere.copernicus.eu 7. Open-Meteo — weather forecasts (ECMWF) — https://open-meteo.com 8. Blitzortung — lightning detection — https://www.blitzortung.org 9. OpenStreetMap — base map — https://www.openstreetmap.org DISCLAIMERS - Not a government service or entity - Does not replace official emergency communications - Does not issue evacuation orders or civil protection instructions - Does not independently verify fire data - Always follow official authorities in emergencies — call 112 Operated by Ecosnyp OÜ, Tallinn, Estonia Contact: office@riska.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Riska at none against Sun AR's 2. Riska also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Sun AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Riska asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sun AR ships an update weekly, Riska every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sun AR | Riska |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixby Media AB | Ecosnyp OÜ |
In-app purchases
Sun AR
- Premium Annual$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
Riska
No in-app purchases









