# SunLocation vs Wind Radar Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Radar Map at 83% against SunLocation's 12%. Wind Radar Map also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (117 vs 2). SunLocation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SunLocation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wind Radar Map sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wind Radar Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Radar Map has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of SunLocation's written reviews are positive against 83% of Wind Radar Map's.

SunLocation ships an update every 6 weeks, Wind Radar Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunLocation | Wind Radar Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlocation/id861850891/reviews) | **[4.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-radar-map-anemometer/id1524430567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yoshitaka Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/599401659) | [Stolanapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833017712) |

## What reviewers say

### SunLocation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlocation/id861850891)

This app displays the current sun's position and altitude, synchronizing with your device's compass. It also offers an optional add-on to hide ads and view moon positions, phases, and altitude graphs.

**Highlights:** Current sun position and altitude, Compass synchronization, Moon position and phases display, Altitude graphs for sun and moon, Distance graph for the moon, Ad-free option with add-on

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moon position and age, etc. | $0.99 | one-time |


### Wind Radar Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-radar-map-anemometer/id1524430567)

Visualize real-time wind speed, gust speed, and direction on an interactive radar map. Get accurate anemometer readings, marine data, and smart alerts for outdoor activities and navigation.

**Highlights:** Live wind radar map, Accurate anemometer and wind meter, Gust speed tracking, Dynamic wind compass, 7-day wind forecast, Custom wind and storm alerts, Marine data and tide information

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No more ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Anemometer Premium | $2.19 | per 7 days |
| Anemometer Premium | $2.29 | per 7 days |
| Anemometer Premium | $4.29 | per month |
| Anemometer Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| Anemometer Premium Discount | $4.99 | per year |
| Anemometer Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Anemometer Premium | $10.90 | per year |
| Anemometer Premium | $11.90 | per year |
| Anemometer Premium | $21.49 | per year |
| Anemometer Premium | $22.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunLocation free?

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

### Is Wind Radar Map free?

Wind Radar Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SunLocation or Wind Radar Map?

Wind Radar Map is rated higher. SunLocation averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wind Radar Map averages 4.6 from 117 ratings.

### Do SunLocation or Wind Radar Map have ads?

Wind Radar Map shows ads; SunLocation does not.

### Which is updated more often, SunLocation or Wind Radar Map?

SunLocation ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wind Radar Map monthly. Most recently, SunLocation was updated on September 13, 2026 and Wind Radar Map on September 26, 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.*