# SunLocation vs Sun Tracker & Seeker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sun Tracker & Seeker at 88% against SunLocation's 12%. Sun Tracker & Seeker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). SunLocation's advantage is 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 Sun Tracker & Seeker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sun Tracker & Seeker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Tracker & Seeker has 160 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 88% of Sun Tracker & Seeker's.

SunLocation ships an update every 6 weeks, Sun Tracker & Seeker weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunLocation | Sun Tracker & Seeker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlocation/id861850891/reviews) | **[4.8 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-and-seeker-suncast/id6757196901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **160** |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 132 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) | [Peter Balazs Szucs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748297707) |

## 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 |


### Sun Tracker & Seeker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-and-seeker-suncast/id6757196901)

Visualize the sun's path and shadow patterns anywhere on Earth with augmented reality. Plan photography shoots, real estate viewings, or solar installations with precise sunlight predictions and weather data.

**Highlights:** AR Sun Tracking, Shadow Visualization, Sun Timetable, Cloud Cover Forecast, Solar Planning, Worldwide Support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunLocation free?

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

### Is Sun Tracker & Seeker free?

Sun Tracker & Seeker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SunLocation or Sun Tracker & Seeker?

Sun Tracker & Seeker is rated higher. SunLocation averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sun Tracker & Seeker averages 4.8 from 160 ratings.

### Do SunLocation or Sun Tracker & Seeker have ads?

Neither SunLocation nor Sun Tracker & Seeker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SunLocation or Sun Tracker & Seeker?

SunLocation ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sun Tracker & Seeker weekly. Most recently, SunLocation was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sun Tracker & Seeker on November 11, 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.*