# MoonMap vs Sunward

The clearest difference is update cadence: MoonMap at every 5 days against Sunward's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoonMap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per 3 months and Sunward sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MoonMap ships an update every 5 days, Sunward every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoonMap | Sunward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonmap/id6758818003/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dario Lozano Thornton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855332175) | [Farah Aydoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887393999) |

## What reviewers say

### MoonMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonmap/id6758818003)

This app acts as a media server for lighting control, playing video and complex effects on DMX or CRMX fixtures. It integrates with industry-standard consoles and offers advanced fixture control, including per-fixture dimming and color curves. Supports various video formats and network protocols for seamless playback.

**Highlights:** Video playback on DMX/CRMX fixtures, sACN/Art-Net and HDMI media server, Integration with industry consoles, Per-fixture dimming and color curves, Support for multiple video formats, WiFi and Ethernet connectivity, Camera input and generator support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MoonMap Artist – 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| MoonMap Show – 3 Months | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| MoonMap Show – Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Artist 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Show 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade Artist to Show | $99.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Show to Pro | $349.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Artist to Pro | $449.99 | one-time |
| MoonMap Pro – Lifetime | $599.99 | one-time |


### Sunward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunward-sun-tracker-and-path/id6798041897)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunward Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Sunward Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Sunward Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoonMap free?

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

### Is Sunward free?

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

### Do MoonMap or Sunward have ads?

Neither MoonMap nor Sunward shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MoonMap or Sunward?

MoonMap ships an update every 5 days, and Sunward every 3 weeks. Most recently, MoonMap was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sunward 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.*