Comparison

SnapTimer Pro vs SunArc

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

Head to head
About

SnapTimer Pro

Quickly set countdown timers with preset durations. Stack multiple intervals that run sequentially and receive sound alerts. Customize progress circle colors and sound tones for various tasks like workouts or focus sessions.

Highlights
  • Preset countdown durations
  • Stackable sequential intervals
  • Customizable sound alerts
  • Progress circle customization
  • Multiple sound tone options
Features
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Start any countdown with a single tap. SnapTimer Pro is the fastest way to launch a timer, no fiddling, no menus. TAP TO START • One-tap preset durations for minutes and seconds • Switch instantly between Minutes and Seconds • Custom durations with a quick wheel picker INTERVAL SEQUENCES • Chain intervals that run back-to-back • Repeat the whole set as many rounds as you want, or forever • Built-in Pomodoro, Tabata and HIIT presets • Save and rename your own presets START FROM ANYWHERE (NEW) • Home Screen widget with your quick timers and presets • Control Center control for a one-tap timer • Siri & Shortcuts: "Start a timer in SnapTimer" ALERTS & DESIGN • Custom alert sounds, plus classic tones • Separate sounds for intervals and the final countdown • Ring or bar progress, and your choice of accent color • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Keeps timing accurately in the background Perfect for workouts, studying, cooking, focus sessions, and daily routines.

About

SunArc

Features
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SunArc shows the sun’s path and position on a map for your location, date and time. See where shadows will fall, from buildings, trees or custom objects placed manually. Check how shadows change throughout the day and across different seasons. Will your solar panels still get enough sun in winter? Will that tree block the afternoon sun from your kitchen window? Or when will your terrace finally be in the shade? Useful for photographers, hikers, home buyers, balcony owners, campers, gardeners, beach lovers, future solar power heroes and vitamin D hunters. One purpose. No account. No ads. No subscription.

Screenshots

SnapTimer Pro4 screens
SunArc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SunArc at every 3 weeks against SnapTimer Pro's every 15 months. SunArc also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapTimer Pro ships an update every 15 months, SunArc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SnapTimer Pro versus SunArc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapTimer ProSunArc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRusticVibe Media LLCPascal von Burg

In-app purchases

None

SnapTimer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SunArc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SnapTimer Pro free?
SnapTimer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SunArc free?
SunArc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SnapTimer Pro or SunArc have ads?
Neither SnapTimer Pro nor SunArc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapTimer Pro or SunArc?
SnapTimer Pro ships an update every 15 months, and SunArc every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnapTimer Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and SunArc on October 20, 2026.

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