# Luminary vs Sunset Predictions

The clearest difference is rating: Luminary at 5.0 against Sunset Predictions's 4.5. Luminary also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Sunset Predictions's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Luminary sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sunset Predictions sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Luminary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunset Predictions has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Luminary ships an update every 3 days, Sunset Predictions fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luminary | Sunset Predictions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminary-sun-tracker/id6737578148/reviews)** | [4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-sunix/id6743409543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Peacher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550370581) | [Nadiia Martyniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757187452) |

## What reviewers say

### Luminary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminary-sun-tracker/id6737578148)

Track the sun's position and predict solar and photography events with this offline app. It provides detailed information on sunrise, sunset, twilight phases, and solstices. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers.

**Highlights:** Live Azimuth & Altitude, Detailed Solar Events, Photography Event Timings, Seasonal Solstice Information, Offline Functionality, Dark Mode Support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giant Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Sunset Predictions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-sunix/id6743409543)

This app provides precise sunrise and sunset times, along with quality forecasts for golden and blue hours. Plan your photography, nature outings, or daily routines with customizable alerts and global location support.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset times for any location, Sunrise and sunset quality forecast, Golden hour and blue hour information, Customizable reminders and notifications, Widgets for home screen access, Sun position and direction map

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $18.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luminary free?

Luminary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sunset Predictions free?

Sunset Predictions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Luminary or Sunset Predictions?

Luminary is rated higher. Luminary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sunset Predictions averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.

### Do Luminary or Sunset Predictions have ads?

Neither Luminary nor Sunset Predictions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Luminary or Sunset Predictions?

Luminary ships an update every 3 days, and Sunset Predictions fortnightly. Most recently, Luminary was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sunset Predictions on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*