# SunLocation vs Solar Activity Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Solar Activity Pro at 4.2 against SunLocation's 3.0. Solar Activity Pro also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 12%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). SunLocation's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SunLocation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solar Activity Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solar Activity Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of SunLocation's written reviews are positive against 50% of Solar Activity Pro's.

SunLocation ships an update every 6 weeks, Solar Activity Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunLocation | Solar Activity Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlocation/id861850891/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-activity-pro/id1545198636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 17 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshitaka Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/599401659) | [Pavel Koyushev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257728721) |

## 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 |


### Solar Activity Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-activity-pro/id1545198636)

Monitor solar activity and its potential effects on well-being and technology. Get aurora forecasts, real-time data, and customizable widgets. Stay informed about space weather events with detailed indicators and notifications.

**Highlights:** Widgets for solar activity, Push notifications, Aurora forecast and cameras, KP and AP index tracking, Solar wind and electron/proton flux data, Sunspot and electron content maps

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Months subscription | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunLocation free?

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

### Is Solar Activity Pro free?

Solar Activity Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SunLocation or Solar Activity Pro?

Solar Activity Pro is rated higher. SunLocation averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Solar Activity Pro averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do SunLocation or Solar Activity Pro have ads?

Neither SunLocation nor Solar Activity Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SunLocation or Solar Activity Pro?

SunLocation ships an update every 6 weeks, and Solar Activity Pro fortnightly. Most recently, SunLocation was updated on September 13, 2026 and Solar Activity Pro on September 9, 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.*