Comparison

Sun Position Heliora vs SpotAlert

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

Head to head
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/

About

SpotAlert

This app helps surfers optimize their time by providing custom surf alerts for their favorite spots. It monitors wave and weather forecasts, notifying users when conditions are ideal for surfing. Save time checking forecasts and spend more time in the water.

Highlights
  • Custom surf spot monitoring
  • Pre-populated popular spots
  • Personalized surf alerts
  • Push and email notifications
  • Advanced alert criteria
  • Alert dashboard
Features
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SpotAlert helps surfers spend less time checking forecasts and more time surfing. Save your favorite spots and set up alerts that notify you when conditions are worth your time. Whether you're planning a dawn patrol, watching for a swell next week, or tracking a secret local break, SpotAlert keeps an eye on the forecast so you don't have to. • Create and monitor custom surf spots anywhere on the planet • Hundreds of popular spots to get you started fast • Custom surf alerts • Push and email notifications • Advanced alert criteria • Alert dashboard with upcoming and active alerts • All powered by ECMWF's industry-leading 10-day wave and weather forecast models. (That's nerd speak for the best forecast data out there) Why SpotAlert? Most surfers check the forecast over and over, hoping something changes. SpotAlert flips that around. Tell us what you're looking for, and we'll let you know when it's time to paddle out. Perfect For: • Dawn patrol surfers • Weekend warriors • International strike missions • Surfers tracking multiple breaks • Anyone who's busy and forgets to check the forecast Stop checking. Start surfing. Go when it's good.

Screenshots

Sun Position Heliora3 screens
SpotAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Sun Position Heliora at 3 against SpotAlert's 1. Sun Position Heliora also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sun Position Heliora versus SpotAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun Position HelioraSpotAlert
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarol LabudaDavid Levin

In-app purchases

None

Sun Position Heliora

No in-app purchases

None

SpotAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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