Suntain vs Visual Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Suntain
Visualize the sun's position and trajectory based on your location and date. Get sunrise and sunset times, including when the sun appears or disappears behind terrain. Access annual data on daylight and sunshine duration.
- Sun position and trajectory visualization
- Horizon sunrise and sunset times
- Sunrise/sunset behind terrain
- Annual sunrise/sunset data
- Daylight and sunshine duration
- Sunshine duration analysis
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This application visualize position and trajectory of the sun, based on location and date. It provides: - Horizon (sea level) Sunrise and sunset time - Sunrise and sunset behind terrain/mountain: When sun appears and disappears! Annual information of the specified location is also available: sunrise and sunset along the year, daylight and sunshine duration for every day. On top of this, number of days with more (or less) than a specific amount of sunshine duration is available.
Visual Weather
This app visualizes atmospheric conditions, showing individual cloud layers and their height. It offers detailed hourly forecasts with interactive charts for temperature, precipitation, and wind. Understand the sky like never before with dynamic visualizations and a live sun tracker.
- Dynamic pixel-art cloud visualization
- Detailed hourly charts
- Live sun tracker
- 16-day hybrid forecast
- Compact and detailed view modes
- Radar with frame morphing
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Most weather apps just say "Cloudy." Visual Weather shows you exactly how cloudy. Visual Weather is the first app to visualize the atmosphere in depth. Our unique pixel-engine renders High, Mid, and Low cloud layers independently, giving you a true picture of the sky before you even step outside. Why Layers Matter: • Photographers: Know when to expect dramatic high-altitude cirrus clouds versus flat grey stratus. • Outdoor Enthusiasts: Gauge cloud height and conditions instantly for hiking, sailing, or stargazing. • Everyone: Understand the difference between a "sunny day with some clouds" and an "overcast day." Two Ways to Explore: • Compact View: Quick hourly forecast with toggleable rain, wind, and gust overlays. • Detailed View: Swipe through beautiful color-coded charts for temperature, cloud layers, precipitation, wind, and humidity. See exactly how conditions change hour by hour. Live Sun Tracker: Watch the sun's path arc across the sky in real-time. See current altitude, time until sunrise or sunset, and how day length is changing throughout the season. Powered by Precision Data: Using high-resolution HRRR models, we map: • Cloud Cover % (High/Mid/Low) • Precipitation Intensity • Wind Speed, Gusts & Direction • Temperature & Humidity Trends • Sun Position & Day Length Features: • Dynamic Pixel-Art Visualization • 16-Day Hybrid Forecast (HRRR + GFS) • Silky-Smooth Radar with Frame Morphing • Live Sun Tracker with Path & Altitude • Color-Coded Hourly Charts • Compact & Detailed View Modes Visual Weather Pro: Unlock the extended 16-day forecast, unlimited locations, and the full interactive radar loop. Don't just check the weather. Understand the sky. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Suntain at none against Visual Weather's 2. Suntain also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.3). Visual Weather's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Visual Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Suntain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Suntain ships an update every 4 months, Visual Weather every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Suntain | Visual Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacques DUMAREST | Starbound Logic LLC |
Customer experience
Suntain
Visual Weather
In-app purchases
Suntain
No in-app purchases
Visual Weather
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Subscribe for $2.99 / Month$2.99









