# Daylight Clock vs Sunrise Sunset Times

The clearest difference is rating: Sunrise Sunset Times at 4.8 against Daylight Clock's 4.0. Sunrise Sunset Times also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Daylight Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunrise Sunset Times sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Daylight Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sunrise Sunset Times holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunrise Sunset Times has 20K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Daylight Clock's written reviews are positive against 80% of Sunrise Sunset Times's.

Daylight Clock ships an update every 2 months, Sunrise Sunset Times every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daylight Clock | Sunrise Sunset Times |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylight-clock/id822702909/reviews) | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-sunset-times/id891154864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 27 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Chaloupecky](https://appshunter.io/developer/639191302) | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) |

## What reviewers say

### Daylight Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylight-clock/id822702909)

This app visually displays daily changes in daylight duration throughout the year. It's designed for users who want to easily track how much daylight they gain or lose each day.

**Highlights:** Daily daylight gain/loss visualization, Year-round tracking, Intuitive interface, Sunrise and sunset information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sunrise Sunset Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-sunset-times/id891154864)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Grossing · Weather, #137 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get precise sunrise and sunset times for your exact location, not just the nearest city. Track daylight remaining, plan for dawn and twilight, and view future astronomical events. Supports multiple timezones and offers widgets for easy access.

**Highlights:** Precise sunrise and sunset times, First and last light times (dawn/twilight), Daylight remaining countdown, Future date predictions, Timezone conversion, Equinox and solstice dates, Widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Sunrise Times at its best | $3.99 | per month |
| Get Sunrise Times at its best | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌅 Accurate sunrise/sunset times
- ⏱️ Helpful for planning outdoor activities
- 🌇 Provides first and last light times
- 🗓️ Useful for tracking solstices and equinoxes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 🗓️ Can't view future dates without subscription
- 🌐 Inaccurate location detection
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Incorrect daylight saving time adjustments

**Requested features**

- Add alarm/reminder for sunrise/sunset
- Provide option to view times in local timezone
- Include more detailed astronomical information
- Implement watch complications for easy access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daylight Clock free?

Daylight Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sunrise Sunset Times free?

Sunrise Sunset Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daylight Clock or Sunrise Sunset Times?

Sunrise Sunset Times is rated higher. Daylight Clock averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sunrise Sunset Times averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.

### Do Daylight Clock or Sunrise Sunset Times have ads?

Neither Daylight Clock nor Sunrise Sunset Times shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daylight Clock or Sunrise Sunset Times?

Daylight Clock ships an update every 2 months, and Sunrise Sunset Times every 4 weeks. Most recently, Daylight Clock was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sunrise Sunset Times on October 28, 2026.

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