# Sunscape AR vs Acme Weather

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sunscape AR at free with in-app purchases against Acme Weather's subscription. Sunscape AR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Acme Weather's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunscape AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Acme Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $25.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sunscape AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acme Weather has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Sunscape AR's written reviews are positive against 62% of Acme Weather's.

Sunscape AR ships an update every 9 days, Acme Weather fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunscape AR | Acme Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunscape-ar/id6738613861/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acme-weather/id6742032583/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#65** |
| Size | 117 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atulya Weise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810791662) | [Acme Weather](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796459961) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunscape AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunscape-ar/id6738613861)

Instantly determine the precise amount of sunlight any location receives throughout the year. This app uses machine learning to analyze obstructions like buildings and trees, providing accurate sun schedules without guesswork. Ideal for planning gardening, landscaping, or solar installations.

**Highlights:** Instant sunlight calculation, Machine learning analysis, Obstruction mapping (trees, buildings), Hand-correction paint tool, Annual sun schedule simulation, Guided tutorial

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunscape Ultimate | $4.99 | one-time |


### Acme Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acme-weather/id6742032583)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Grossing · Weather, #89 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed weather forecasts with alternate predictions to show forecast reliability. It offers customizable notifications for various weather events and allows users to view community-reported weather conditions. Beautifully designed maps display real-time radar, air quality, and more for instant context.

**Highlights:** Alternate weather predictions, Customizable weather notifications, Community weather reports, Real-time radar and weather maps, Air quality and hurricane tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $25.00 | per year |
| Family Annual Subscription | $50.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunscape AR free?

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

### Is Acme Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sunscape AR or Acme Weather?

Sunscape AR is rated higher. Sunscape AR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Acme Weather averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Sunscape AR or Acme Weather have ads?

Neither Sunscape AR nor Acme Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sunscape AR or Acme Weather?

Sunscape AR ships an update every 9 days, and Acme Weather fortnightly. Most recently, Sunscape AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Acme Weather on October 30, 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.*