# SunLocation vs Sunrise Sunset Times

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sunrise Sunset Times at 80% against SunLocation's 12%. Sunrise Sunset Times also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (20K vs 2). SunLocation's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SunLocation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sunrise Sunset Times sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sunrise Sunset Times holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunrise Sunset Times has 20K 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 80% of Sunrise Sunset Times's.

SunLocation ships an update every 6 weeks, Sunrise Sunset Times every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunLocation | Sunrise Sunset Times |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlocation/id861850891/reviews) | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-sunset-times/id891154864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#84** |
| Size | 17 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshitaka Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/599401659) | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) |

## 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 |


### Sunrise Sunset Times

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Weather, #138 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 SunLocation free?

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

### Is Sunrise Sunset Times free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SunLocation or Sunrise Sunset Times?

Sunrise Sunset Times is rated higher. SunLocation averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sunrise Sunset Times averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.

### Do SunLocation or Sunrise Sunset Times have ads?

Neither SunLocation nor Sunrise Sunset Times shows ads.

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

SunLocation ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sunrise Sunset Times every 4 weeks. Most recently, SunLocation was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sunrise Sunset Times on November 4, 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.*