Comparison

GoldenPath vs Solis

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

Head to head
About

GoldenPath

Features
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GoldenPath - Your Light & Shadow Assistant The ultimate light planning tool designed for photography enthusiasts and professional photographers. Whether you're shooting landscapes, portraits, or architecture, GoldenPath helps you capture every perfect moment of light and shadow. 【Core Features】 Golden Hour Tracking • Real-time display of precise golden hour and blue hour timings • Countdown reminders so you never miss the magic moments • Light intensity scoring system with intelligent shooting recommendations Sun Position Calculator • Real-time tracking of sun azimuth and altitude angles • Beautiful sun compass visualization interface • Predict solar paths for any date and location Shadow Preview • 3D shadow angle simulation • Predict shadow direction and length at different times • Help architectural and landscape photographers plan compositions Flexible Location Switching • Support current GPS location and map point selection • Query sun data for any location worldwide • Provide data support for photography location scouting Smart Photography Suggestions • Real-time scoring based on sun position and lighting conditions • Professional photography advice and shooting tips • Help beginners quickly master light usage 【Application Scenarios】 • Landscape Photography: Capture stunning sunrise and sunset moments • Portrait Photography: Utilize soft golden hour lighting • Architectural Photography: Plan optimal light and shadow angles • Time-lapse Photography: Precisely calculate shooting time windows • Travel Location Scouting: Plan optimal shooting times in advance 【Interface Design】 Features a warm golden theme with intuitive data visualization interface, making complex astronomical data clear at a glance. Dark background reduces eye strain during nighttime use, optimized specifically for outdoor usage. Let light become your best creative partner. Start your light and shadow photography journey with GoldenPath!

About

Solis

This app helps you understand how much sunlight each room in your home receives. Point your phone at a window to calculate real sun hours and simulate sun movement across your floor plan. It's perfect for plant lovers, homeowners, and anyone wanting to optimize their living space.

Highlights
  • Daily sun hour calculation
  • Live sun simulation
  • Weather forecast mode
  • Seasonal and date comparison
  • Satellite map view
  • Plant matching
  • Obstruction and glare simulation
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Solis tells you exactly how much sunlight each room in your home receives - so you can stop guessing and start making smarter decisions about your space. Point your phone at a window, lock the compass bearing, and Solis calculates real sun hours for that room throughout the day. Add all your windows and get a complete sunlight picture of your entire home. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • See daily sun hours for every room and window • Watch a live sun simulation move across your floor plan • Switch between Clear Sky and real weather forecast modes • Jump to any date or season to compare sunlight year-round • View your property from satellite with the sun arc overlaid • Match rooms to plants that will actually thrive in that light • Add obstructions (trees, buildings) that block your windows • Simulate TV glare : see exactly when sunlight hits your screen • Generate and share a beautiful sunlight report with anyone PERFECT FOR: • Plant lovers who want to know where their plants will thrive • Homebuyers and renters evaluating natural light before signing • Homeowners deciding where to place furniture, desks, TVs, or beds • Anyone who just loves knowing how their home catches the sun FREE FEATURES: • Up to 3 rooms and 2 windows per room • Today's sunlight simulation (clear sky) • 1 free Glare Simulator use • 1 free Obstruction setup • Shareable sunlight report SOLIS PRO: • Unlimited rooms and windows • Weather forecast mode • Seasonal and date comparison • Satellite map view with sun arc • Plant matching for every room • Obstruction tracking • TV Glare Simulator • Watermark-free reports Download Solis free and discover your home's sunlight today. Terms of Use: https://solisapp.com.au/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://solisapp.com.au/privacy.html

Screenshots

GoldenPath4 screens
Solis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoldenPath at none against Solis's 6. Solis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price 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. Solis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GoldenPath asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GoldenPath versus Solis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoldenPathSolis
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建兰 刘JALAL KHAN

In-app purchases

None

GoldenPath

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Solis

Subscriptions3
  • Solis Pro Monthly2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Solis Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Solis Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Solis Lifetime2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is GoldenPath free?
GoldenPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solis free?
Solis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GoldenPath or Solis have ads?
GoldenPath shows ads; Solis does not.

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