Lumos vs SunPath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lumos
This app precisely predicts the sun and moon's positions for any time and location. Visualize celestial movements with augmented reality, map overlays, and detailed calendars to plan photography, events, or installations.
- Augmented reality sun/moon projection
- Map view of celestial positions
- Street View for remote locations
- Rise/set times and moon phase calendar
- Event notifications (dawn, dusk, golden hour)
- Shadow length and object height calculation
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Intuitive yet powerful, Lumos accurately predicts the position of the sun and moon at any time, on any day, in any place. Whether you’re planning a photo shoot, a wedding, or a solar panel installation, tracking the sun and moon has never been easier! Lumos is divided into six main modules: • The augmented reality view harnesses the power of AR to visually project past, present, or future sun and moon positions (and moon phases!) onto your surroundings, letting you perfectly visualize your plans. • The map view overlays the sun and moon positions for a given time and location onto a map of that location, letting you make plans from afar. • The Street View mode works like the AR view, but it takes advantage of Google Street View to allow you to envision sun and moon positions for remote locations (requires Lumos Pro). • The calendar view displays a simple list of rise/set times and moon phases throughout the year, letting you see the big picture at a glance. Tap a row to see the detailed ephemeris for that day. • The notifications module lets you sign up to receive notifications for significant solar and lunar events, including: astronomical, nautical, and civil dawn/dusk, blue hour, golden hour, sunrise/set, solar noon, moon rise/set, lunar transit, and lunar perigee/apogee (requires Lumos Pro). • The shadow length view calculates the exact length of the shadow an object will cast on a given time and day, letting you see the result both visually and numerically. You can also calculate the height of an object if you know the length of its shadow. With an affordable one-time purchase of Lumos Pro, you can also: • Search for a location by name or manually enter coordinates • Save locations for later reference or offline use* • Take notes on a saved location and have them readily available the next time you view it *The map view and Street View do not currently support offline use NOTE: The sun and moon positions calculated by Lumos are accurate to within a small fraction of a degree. However, as with any augmented-reality app, the accuracy of the projection is dependent on the underlying hardware. If you are seeing inaccurate positions, please calibrate your device's compass and ensure that you are not near any sources of electromagnetic interference (e.g. microwaves, computers, car engines, high voltage lines). Phone cases containing batteries are known to cause compass interference. You can also use the visual calibration tool to align the projection with sun’s current position. Please feel free to contact us if you continue to have issues. _____________ Terms of Use: https://luminouslabs.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://luminouslabs.co/privacy
SunPath
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Plan sunlight before you arrive. See the exact sun position, shadows, sunrise, sunset, golden hour and blue hour for any location and any date. WHAT SUNPATH DOES SunPath helps you plan natural light with confidence. Whether you're scouting a photography location, evaluating a property, planning a solar installation or designing an outdoor space, SunPath shows exactly where the sun will be throughout the day and year. Search for cities, addresses and popular landmarks worldwide to instantly visualize the sun path, sunlight direction and shadow conditions before you arrive. FREE TRIAL Every new user receives 1 free location search. Your free search unlocks SunPath's complete planning experience, including live sun position, date planning, golden hour, blue hour, yearly sunlight comparisons and premium map styles. After the free search has been used, a subscription or lifetime purchase is required to continue searching new locations and access premium features. FEATURES • Sun position and direction for any location • Sunrise and sunset direction • Live sun altitude & azimuth • Golden hour & blue hour (AM & PM) • Shadow planning throughout the year • Daylight duration and seasonal changes • Year-round sunlight comparisons • Civil dawn and dusk times • Search cities, addresses and landmarks • Any date selection (past & future) • Hybrid and Satellite maps PERFECT FOR • Photography & Videography • Real Estate & Property Visits • Architecture & Landscape Design • Solar Panel Planning • Garden Planning • Outdoor Events & Travel Plan with confidence. Know the light before you arrive. --- About Subscriptions: This app offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions to access premium features. • Annual Plan: Full access, billed yearly • Lifetime Plan: One-time purchase for permanent access Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes Account will be charged upon confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and our Privacy Policy: https://appx3.dev/privacy/
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Verdict
Lumos and SunPath are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lumos sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SunPath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lumos ships an update every 3 weeks, SunPath every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lumos | SunPath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luminous Labs | Serge Benati |
In-app purchases
Lumos
- Lumos Pro$0.997 Days
- Lumos Pro$1.991 Month
- Lumos Pro$7.991 Year
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- Lumos Pro1 Year trial$7.991 Year
- 7-day TrialFree
- Lumos Pro - Lifetime$14.99
SunPath
- SunSpotter Full Access –1 Year$4.991 Year
- Unlock SunSpotter$2.99
- One-Time Purchase$3.99
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