Comparison

Dividing Plate Generator vs Sunlight Sim

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

Head to head
About

Dividing Plate Generator

Features
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Dividing plates are used with indexing heads to precisely divide a circle for machining tasks like cutting gear teeth or drilling bolt-hole patterns. This app generates full‑scale dividing-plate templates (SVG or PDF) that you can print as drilling guides. Full-scale templates: Generate SVG or PDF templates of your dividing-plate design. Configure the plate outer diameter, center hole, mounting holes, ring margins and hole counts. Use custom values or presets for hole counts per ring. Custom geometry: Enter plate dimensions and hole sizes in inches or millimeters. Include optional 3–6 mounting holes on a specified bolt circle. Preview inner/outer ring margins and indexing hole diameters as you edit. Live preview: See a real-time on-screen preview of the plate drawing. Pinch to zoom and pan to inspect details. Toggle dimension markers, concentric ring outlines and hole indicators on or off for clarity. Export & print: Export your design as a full-scale PDF or SVG file. Print the PDF at 100% scale (no printer scaling) for an accurate drilling template. For large plates, use poster-print mode or split over pages. Built-in calculators: Includes a bolt‑circle hole pattern calculator, a simple indexing calculator, an angle converter and a chord-length calculator. These tools help plan hole layouts and gear indexing on the fly. Help & tips: The in-app Help provides usage instructions and printing tips (e.g. always print at 100%). Ideal for machinists and hobbyists using lathes, mills, CNC or DIY equipment. Download now to design precise drilling templates in minutes!

About

Sunlight Sim

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See your next home in real daylight — before you sign. An open house shows you one moment. Sunlight Sim shows you the whole day — and all four seasons. Take a photo of the room. Seconds later, see how sun and shadow move through the windows: bright in the morning, softer by afternoon, lower in winter, longer in summer - or no direct sunlight at all? Why Sunlight Sim? Many homes look radiant at noon — then turn surprisingly dark after 4 p.m. Or the kitchen gets almost no direct sun in winter. Sunlight Sim helps you spot those surprises early: when renting, buying, or comparing several places. Agents use it to help clients decide faster with clear, visual light reports. How it works 1. Capture or import a photo — Camera or library. Time, location, and compass heading are read from metadata when available. 2. Configure the room — Window direction, map pin, seasons and times. Nearby buildings from inform shading. 3. Run the simulation — On-device sun position, incidence angle, and occlusion. Then AI generates realistic interior lighting — same furniture and window frames, new light. 4. Explore results — Up to a 16-image grid (4 seasons × 4 times of day), light score per cell, full-screen viewer with time chips. 5. Save & share — History by address and room, export to Photos, PDF summary via AirDrop or Mail. What you get • Year-round preview — Spring, summer, autumn, winter in one consistent view • Full day — Morning, noon, afternoon, evening • Physics, not guesswork — Astronomical sun position, window orientation, building shadowing • Your room, your geometry — Always starts from your photo — not stock imagery • Organize by place — Multiple addresses, light scores per room at a glance • Works offline for saved work — Stored results and on-device math; generation needs internet Pay fairly — no subscription No monthly fee. Buy credits when you need images. One credit = one generated image. A full room with all 16 combinations = 16 credits. Credits never expire. You are only charged for successfully rendered images. Who it’s for • Renters and first-time buyers • Anyone choosing between several homes • Realtors and architects who need fast, shareable light reports Privacy Photos are processed only to fulfill your request, are not used for model training, and are not kept on our servers. Your history stays on your device. On accuracy Sun timing and direction use established calculations (GPS, date, window, surroundings) — typically within a very short time. Images are AI-rendered to show realistic light on your photo; they are not a guaranteed lux measurement.

Screenshots

Dividing Plate Generator4 screens
Sunlight Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sunlight Sim at Free against Dividing Plate Generator's $1.99. Dividing Plate Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On ads 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

Sunlight Sim is free to download; Dividing Plate Generator costs $1.99 up front. Sunlight Sim sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dividing Plate Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Dividing Plate Generator versus Sunlight Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDividing Plate GeneratorSunlight Sim
Price$1.99Free — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav ZhirnovDear Friend Digital GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Dividing Plate Generator

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sunlight Sim

One-time4
  • 16 Credits$3.99
  • 40 Credits$7.99
  • 100 Credits$17.99
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  • 240 Credits$34.99

Questions

Is Dividing Plate Generator free?
Dividing Plate Generator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sunlight Sim free?
Sunlight Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dividing Plate Generator or Sunlight Sim have ads?
Neither Dividing Plate Generator nor Sunlight Sim shows ads.

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