Comparison

Sunsit Berlin vs Sun Position Heliora

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sunsit Berlin

This app visualizes real-time sun and shadow patterns across Berlin. It helps users find sunny spots for cafes, parks, and even their own homes, with detailed forecasts and interactive maps.

Highlights
  • Real-time shadow calculations
  • Sun and shade timeline for any location
  • Interactive shadow movement
  • Explore sunny/shady places
  • Park sun/shade analysis
  • Save favorite spots
  • Sun forecast for any window
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Sunsit shows you which places in Berlin are sunny right now and when they will be. Wondering whether that cafe terrace has sun right now? Looking for the best park bench for an afternoon coffee date? Sunsit uses a digital elevation model that captures the height of every square metre in Berlin and calculates real shadows for cafes, restaurants, beer gardens, lakes, parks and playgrounds in all 12 districts. Just open the app and check. FEATURES - Real-time shadows on the map, calculated from real elevation data - Tap a place to see its sun and shade timeline for the day - Interactive timeline: move the shadows live across the map - Explore mode: see and filter which places around you are sunny or shady right now - Park analysis with sun and shade percentages - Save your favorite sunny spots with a live sun preview - Search any place in Berlin with instant sun data - Share places from maps apps and open them directly in Sunsit - Create and share sun cards with the map, shadows and timeline - Weather integration: cloud cover, temperature and rain forecast FLAT HUNTING AND YOUR WINDOW (ONE-TIME PURCHASES) - Sun for any flat: choose a building, floor and window and see its direct sun across the year - Save flats to your favorites and compare them - My home: a sun forecast for your own window, for every day of the year SUNSIT PRO - Pick any future day and plan sun and shade ahead - Sun and weather forecast for the coming days - Cloud cover and weather overlay on every timeline - Long-press the map for sun data at any point - Rename your favorites to find them even faster - Tree shade vs. building shade breakdown - Unlimited favorites - Sun-hour heatmaps for parks, playgrounds, outdoor pools and more No account, ads or tracking. DATA SOURCES Shadow data is calculated from open data from Geoportal Berlin, OpenStreetMap and the German Weather Service (DWD). — PURCHASES Sunsit is free to use. Optional purchases: - Sunsit Pro: yearly subscription with the Pro features above and your own window. Renews automatically. Free to try for 7 days. - My home: one-time purchase for your own window or balcony. - Window pass: 30 days of sun reports for any number of flats in Berlin. Available once you have your own window. Does not renew automatically. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal is charged at the same price within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sunsit.io/privacy

About

Sun Position Heliora

Features
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Plan your perfect day with Sun Position Heliora - your ultimate sun tracker app. Get Sunrise & Sunset Reminders so you never miss golden hour or the perfect sunset again. With Sun Position Heliora, you can: • Track the sun position throughout the day with a beautiful, intuitive interface • View exact sunrise and sunset times for any date and any location • Discover golden hour and blue hour to capture stunning photos • Save multiple favorite spots and use the built-in sunseeker map to plan trips • Receive gentle sunrise & sunset reminders right on your device Whether you’re a photographer, traveler, or simply love watching the sky, Sun Position Heliora is the easiest way to stay connected with the sun. Download now and turn every day into a perfectly timed moment. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sunsit Berlin4 screens
Sun Position Heliora3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sun Position Heliora at none against Sunsit Berlin's 4. Sun Position Heliora also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sunsit Berlin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sun Position Heliora asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Sunsit Berlin versus Sun Position Heliora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunsit BerlinSun Position Heliora
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanik DostertKarol Labuda

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sunsit Berlin

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • My home$3.99
  • Window pass$12.99
None

Sun Position Heliora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sunsit Berlin free?
Sunsit Berlin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sun Position Heliora free?
Sun Position Heliora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sunsit Berlin or Sun Position Heliora have ads?
Neither Sunsit Berlin nor Sun Position Heliora shows ads.

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