# SunLocation vs RainParade

The clearest difference is rating: RainParade at 4.5 against SunLocation's 3.0. RainParade also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 12%) and ratings volume (23 vs 2). SunLocation's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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 RainParade sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RainParade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RainParade has 23 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 50% of RainParade's.

SunLocation ships an update every 6 weeks, RainParade every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunLocation | RainParade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlocation/id861850891/reviews) | **[4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainparade/id6444072478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshitaka Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/599401659) | [Verso lAlto Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652141733) |

## 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 |


### RainParade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainparade/id6444072478)

Track rainfall totals and compare them to historical averages. Visualize precipitation data to understand its impact on your garden, crops, or outdoor activities. Stay informed about local weather patterns and make informed decisions about watering or planning events.

**Highlights:** Visualize rainfall totals, Compare to 30-year averages, Search and favorite stations, View station details, Monthly and yearly breakdowns, Data from CoCoRaHS network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RainParade Pro | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunLocation free?

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

### Is RainParade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SunLocation or RainParade?

RainParade is rated higher. SunLocation averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RainParade averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.

### Do SunLocation or RainParade have ads?

Neither SunLocation nor RainParade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SunLocation or RainParade?

SunLocation ships an update every 6 weeks, and RainParade every 3 months. Most recently, SunLocation was updated on September 13, 2026 and RainParade on July 22, 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.*