Comparison

SunPath vs LightCalc.io

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

Head to head
About

SunPath

Features
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【SunPath】 is a solar tracking tool that helps you visualize the sun's position throughout the day, offering real-time azimuth and elevation data for any location on Earth. Solar Arc Visualization View the sun's path across the sky on an intuitive semicircular arc display. Quickly see where the sun is now and where it will be at any time of day, with smooth timeline scrubbing. Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour Get accurate sunrise, sunset, and solar noon times calculated directly on your device. A dedicated golden hour indicator highlights the best moments for photography and outdoor activities. Global City Search Search over 14,000 cities worldwide or use GPS to pinpoint your current location. Save recent and favorite locations for quick access whenever you need them. Ephemeris Data Table Explore detailed 30-minute interval solar positioning data including azimuth, elevation, and daylight status β€” all presented in a clean, scrollable table. Smart Solar Reminders Set local notifications for sunrise, sunset, or golden hour events. Choose how far in advance you want to be alerted, and never miss the perfect light again. Track the sun with clarity and precision β€” download SunPath and start exploring the light around you. Pricing and Terms $4.99/week* $39.99/year* *Prices shown are in US dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. After purchase, auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fckuiyeew.xyz/riji/privacy.html

About

LightCalc.io

Features
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LightCalc is the on-set lighting tool built for cinematographers, gaffers and lighting professionals. Stop doing mental maths under pressure - get the right exposure, the right fixture, and the right setup in seconds. Exposure Calculator Input your camera settings - T-stop, ISO, shutter angle, frame rate, ND filters - and instantly see the illuminance your scene needs. Switch between lux and foot-candles with one tap. Ambient Light Meter Use your iPhone camera as a live lux meter. Point at any surface to get a real-time ambient reading and feed it directly into your calculations - no separate hardware needed. Fixture Comparison Compare up to four lighting fixtures side by side at any distance. Adjust count and dimming per fixture and see relative output at a glance. Power & Distance Solver Know exactly what dimming level or distance you need to hit your target exposure. Works with your chosen fixture, modifier, diffusion and gel. Full Fixture Library Access a curated library of professional fixtures and modifiers. Plus users can add their own custom fixtures and diffusion materials - synced across web and mobile. Projects Save your setups and reload them on the next shoot. Your lighting data travels with you. Built for the Set Dark UI, fast inputs, haptic feedback - designed to be used in low-light environments with one hand while holding a light meter in the other. LightCalc requires an active LightCalc Plus subscription. Manage your subscription at lightcalc.io. Privacy Policy: https://lightcalc.io/privacy-policy | Terms of Use: https://lightcalc.io/terms-conditions

Screenshots

SunPath3 screens
LightCalc.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SunPath at none against LightCalc.io's shown. SunPath also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SunPath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LightCalc.io sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SunPath versus LightCalc.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunPathLightCalc.io
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHONGKONG BANCHUAN CATERING CHAIN MANAGEMENT CO., LIMITEDMatthias Streicher-Feldhofer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SunPath

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Advantage3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Advantage$39.991 Year
1 purchases

LightCalc.io

Subscriptions1
  • LightCalc Plus14 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SunPath free?
SunPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightCalc.io free?
LightCalc.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SunPath or LightCalc.io have ads?
LightCalc.io shows ads; SunPath does not.

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