Sunset Check vs Solar Basics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sunset Check
This app forecasts the quality of daily sun events, helping photographers, travelers, and nature lovers capture perfect sunrises and sunsets. It provides global location search, a quality rating system, and optimal viewing windows for breathtaking moments.
- Global location search
- Sun event quality rating
- Optimal viewing window prediction
- 7-day forecast
- Real-time weather
- Webcam access
- Sun direction map
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Welcome to Sunset Check – your personal assistant for capturing the perfect sunrise and sunset. Whether you’re a photographer, traveler, or nature lover, our innovative app uses a custom algorithm to forecast the quality of daily sun events, ensuring you never miss a breathtaking moment. Key Features: • Global Location Search: Easily find the best spots around the world. • Quality Rating System: Know exactly when conditions are ideal. • Optimal Viewing Window: Catch the enchanting blue and golden hours. • 7-Day Weekly Forecast: Plan your week around stunning sunrises and sunsets. • Real-Time Weather Conditions: Stay informed with up-to-date forecasts. • Access to webcams that are near your location, allowing you to see real-time weather conditions. • A map view that displays the sun's direction, indicating where the sun will rise and set. • Alternate Layouts: Choose your viewing experience for maximum clarity. • Favorites & Default Location: Save your favorite spots for quick access every time. Perfect for: • Photographers – Capture breathtaking golden hour shots. • Travelers – Plan the perfect sunset views for your next adventure. • Outdoor Enthusiasts – Never miss a magical moment in nature. • Download Sunset Check now and transform the way you experience the sky! • Set your alerts, find the best locations, and capture stunning sunsets with confidence! Designed & Built in California
Solar Basics
Get precise sun and moon rise, noon, and set times for your current location. It also provides tomorrow's sunrise forecast from Apple Weather.
- Sun rise, noon, set times
- Moon rise, noon, set times
- Current location based
- Tomorrow's sunrise forecast
- Apple Weather integration
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Displays today's rise, noon, and set time for both the sun and moon at your current location. Also shows the Apple Weather forecast for tomorrow's sunrise.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Solar Basics at 5.0 against Sunset Check's 4.7. Sunset Check's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Solar Basics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.
Sunset Check ships an update every 2 months, Solar Basics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sunset Check | Solar Basics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Darin Tang | Small Cat Labs LLC |
Customer experience
Sunset Check
Solar Basics
In-app purchases
Sunset Check
No in-app purchases
Solar Basics
No in-app purchases
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