# SunCalc.net vs Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SunCalc.net at none against Compass's 4. SunCalc.net also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). Compass's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 63). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SunCalc.net asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SunCalc.net against 4.7 for Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.4K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of SunCalc.net's written reviews are positive against 67% of Compass's.

SunCalc.net ships an update every 6 weeks, Compass every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunCalc.net | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suncalcnet/id761295311/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Shanyuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/653045688) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### SunCalc.net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suncalcnet/id761295311)

This application provides real-time information about sunrise and sunset times. It also includes a compass, world time display, and weather forecasts, making it a comprehensive tool for understanding solar events and local conditions.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset times, Integrated compass, World time display, Weather forecasts, Time zone awareness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and practical
- 💡 Well-designed interface
- 🎯 Useful for planning outdoor activities
- 📸 Great for photographers
- 🌍 Accurate sun position for any location

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sun angle disappears when changing date
- 🗺️ Google Maps not always current
- 🧭 Compass issues
- ⏳ Cannot change time, only date
- 📍 Location search limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Sun angle disappears when changing date
- Compass is not accurate
- App crashes on older iOS versions
- App crashes right after launch
- Crashes at start

**Requested features**

- Display altitude and azimuth of the sun
- Ability to set a specific time, not just current time
- Option for Apple Maps or Open Source Maps
- Compass feature for orientation
- Add moon information


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674)

This app helps you navigate by displaying your direction on a compass, overlayed on a satellite or map view. It provides your street address, GPS coordinates, and altitude, along with What3Words coordinates for precise location identification.

**Highlights:** Compass direction display, Satellite and map view overlay, Street address and GPS coordinates, Altitude display, What3Words coordinates, Zoom functionality, Accuracy indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree and Widgets for 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months ad-free + Widgets | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year Ad Free + Widgets | $4.99 | per year |
| Ad Free without limits | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate compass
- 👍 Useful features like location and elevation
- 🗺️ Detailed map overlay
- 🔍 Precise direction indication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass direction inaccurate
- 🌐 Issues with non-English language support
- 💢 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Calibration problems

**Reported bugs**

- Compass direction completely off
- App crashes on launch
- Barometric pressure widget not working
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Customizable compass display
- Improved calibration controls
- Support for imperial units


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunCalc.net free?

SunCalc.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SunCalc.net or Compass?

SunCalc.net is rated higher. SunCalc.net averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Compass averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do SunCalc.net or Compass have ads?

Neither SunCalc.net nor Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SunCalc.net or Compass?

SunCalc.net ships an update every 6 weeks, and Compass every 7 months. Most recently, SunCalc.net was updated on November 1, 2026 and Compass on November 3, 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.*