# SunForecast vs nxnote

The clearest difference is rating: nxnote at 5.0 against SunForecast's 1.0. nxnote also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). SunForecast's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SunForecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and nxnote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

nxnote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

SunForecast ships an update every 5 days, nxnote every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunForecast | nxnote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunforecast/id6745263927/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nxnote-offline-notes/id6756948818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxime Pontoire](https://appshunter.io/developer/525396222) | [Boese Byte Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565639934) |

## What reviewers say

### SunForecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunforecast/id6745263927)

Predicts the quality of sunrises and sunsets based on weather and atmospheric data. Offers customizable notifications, photography tips, and multi-location support for capturing the best sky moments.

**Highlights:** Sunrise/sunset quality predictions, Customizable notifications, Multi-location support, Home screen widget, Photography tips, Adaptive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### nxnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nxnote-offline-notes/id6756948818)

A fast, private, and simple note-taking app designed for distraction-free writing. It works offline, stores notes locally, and requires no accounts or tracking. Personalize your writing space with theme customization.

**Highlights:** Offline-first architecture, Privacy by design, Blazing-fast performance, Theme customization, Clean, simple interface, Frequent updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunForecast free?

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

### Is nxnote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SunForecast or nxnote?

nxnote is rated higher. SunForecast averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while nxnote averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SunForecast or nxnote have ads?

Neither SunForecast nor nxnote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SunForecast or nxnote?

SunForecast ships an update every 5 days, and nxnote every 8 days. Most recently, SunForecast was updated on September 29, 2026 and nxnote on September 29, 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.*