# NEPHELA vs Sun

The clearest difference is device support: Sun at 4 against NEPHELA's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NEPHELA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Sun sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NEPHELA ships an update monthly, Sun every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NEPHELA | Sun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephela/id6755210315/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Neumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/314827266) | [Michael Lauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/300205595) |

## What reviewers say

### NEPHELA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephela/id6755210315)

Get precise, clear, and private weather updates with real-time data, detailed forecasts, and customizable alerts. Enhance your experience with advanced features like avalanche warnings, air quality, and interactive maps through an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time global weather data, Detailed hourly and 7-day forecasts, Official weather warnings and rain alerts, Mountain, avalanche, and health data (PRO), Animated precipitation radar and weather maps (PRO), Home & Lock Screen widgets, Privacy-focused with no tracking or ads

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NEPHELA Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| NEPHELA Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


### Sun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-dog/id6779601811)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NEPHELA free?

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

### Is Sun free?

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

### Do NEPHELA or Sun have ads?

Neither NEPHELA nor Sun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NEPHELA or Sun?

NEPHELA ships an update monthly, and Sun every 2 weeks. Most recently, NEPHELA was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sun on October 31, 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.*