Sunrise & Sunset Tracker vs SunPath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sunrise & Sunset Tracker
This app predicts sunrise and sunset quality, golden hour, and blue hour. It provides simple scores and clear explanations to help you know when the sky will be at its best for photography or outdoor activities.
- Sunrise & sunset quality scores
- Golden hour and blue hour timing
- Twilight tracking
- Sky quality explanations
- Smart reminders
- Sun direction maps
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Sunset helps you know when the sky is worth chasing. Track sunsets, sunrise conditions, golden hour, blue hour, twilight, first light, and the best moments to step outside. Whether you're planning a walk, beach trip, photo session, or simply looking for a beautiful sky, Sunset helps you decide when to go. Unlike traditional weather apps, Sunset is designed around light, atmosphere, and sky quality, not just temperature and rain. It gives you simple scores, clear explanations, and forecasts that help you know whether tonight's sky could glow. KNOW WHEN THE SKY WILL GLOW Sunset predicts sunrise and sunset quality using cloud coverage, visibility, humidity, atmospheric conditions, and light timing. Every forecast includes: - Sunset & sunrise scores - Golden hour timing - Blue hour timing - Twilight tracking - First light & last light - Sky quality explanations - Confidence indicators - Smart reminders - Sun direction maps Whether the sky looks dramatic, soft, colorful, glowing, or hidden behind clouds, Sunset helps you understand why. SUNSET FORECASTS MADE SIMPLE Open the app and instantly see: - Is tonight worth going out for? - When will the best light happen? - How good will the sunset be? - Why does the forecast look good or bad? - Which upcoming day looks best? Sunset translates conditions into clear recommendations: Go / Maybe / Skip TRACK EVERY MAGIC HOUR Sunset goes beyond sunrise and sunset times. Discover the beautiful transitions of light throughout the day: - Golden Hour - Blue Hour - Civil Twilight - Nautical Twilight - Astronomical Twilight - First Light - Last Light - Solar Noon Perfect for photography, videography, travel planning, outdoor activities, or simply appreciating the sky. UNDERSTAND WHY A SUNSET LOOKS AMAZING Sunset doesn't just show a score. It explains the sky with forecast factors including: - High clouds - Mid clouds - Low clouds - Visibility - Humidity - Atmospheric haze - Air quality - Forecast confidence Some sunsets look dramatic because of high cloud reflections. Some look soft because of haze and moisture. Some disappear behind thick low clouds. Sunset helps you understand the difference before you leave home. FOLLOW THE SUN Use the interactive map to see exactly where the sun will rise and set. Features include: - Sun direction maps - Sunrise & sunset rays - Time sliders - Azimuth information - Location search - Multi-location support Whether you're planning a beach sunset, city skyline photo, mountain hike, or travel destination, Sunset helps you find the right direction and timing. SMART REMINDERS Never miss the perfect sky again. Get notified before: - Beautiful sunsets - Golden hour - Blue hour - Sunrise - Twilight moments Set reminders based on sky quality and forecast conditions, so you only get alerts when the sky is truly worth chasing. DESIGNED FOR A CALMER EXPERIENCE Sunset is built with a clean, minimal, atmospheric design inspired by natural light. No clutter. No complicated charts. Just beautiful skies, simple forecasts, and better moments outdoors. PRO FEATURES Unlock advanced planning tools with Sunset Pro: - 7-day sunset forecasts - Advanced sky quality factors - Multi-location tracking - Smart quality alerts - Advanced sun direction tools - Extended map features - Detailed forecast explanations Perfect for photographers, travelers, and anyone who wants to plan a better golden hour experience. FIND BEAUTY IN THE SKY EVERY DAY Sometimes the best moments happen right above us. Sunset helps you slow down, step outside, and notice the light. We'd love to hear from you! Feedback & Support: sps-team@needodo.com Privacy Policy: https://api-cle.needodo.com/acchtml/sunrisesunset/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://api-cle.needodo.com/acchtml/sunrisesunset/terms.html
SunPath
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Stop guessing where the light will be. SunPath tells photographers, filmmakers, travelers, gardeners, and property owners when and where the light will arrive. Point the camera at the sky to see the sun path, check which golden hour this week has the best conditions, choose a place and date, and arrive ready. USE SUNPATH FREE • Sunrise, sunset, golden light, twilight, and daylight times • Camera view: today's full sun arc and live sun position over your camera • Live solar compass and a map with sunrise, selected-time, and sunset rays • Best light windows for the next 7 days, ranked with real weather • Search any city, address, or landmark • Save plans for the next 7 days with a golden-light reminder that knows the cloud forecast • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets counting down to the next light UNLOCK SUNPATH PRO FOREVER • Scrub through the day in the camera view, on any date, with the moon path • Shadow simulator: set an object height and watch its real shadow move across the map • Moon phase, illumination, moonrise, and moonset for night and blue-hour shoots • Line up the sun or moon behind your subject: two pins, every matching date in the next year • Save every location you shoot and reopen it in one tap • Plan any date in the next 10 years, pick the exact solar event, set several reminders, edit and duplicate plans • Best light windows up to 10 days ahead • Export plans to your calendar and share a map image with sun rays PAY ONCE, KEEP IT SunPath Pro is a one-time purchase. No subscription, no ads, no account. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Solar and moon calculations run on your device and work offline. Weather comes from Apple Weather. Location access is optional; you can always drag the map instead.
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Verdict
Sunrise & Sunset Tracker and SunPath are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sunrise & Sunset Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SunPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Sunrise & Sunset Tracker | SunPath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen Niddles Technology Co., Ltd. | Kho Vn |
In-app purchases
Sunrise & Sunset Tracker
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
SunPath
- SunPath Pro$6.99
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