# Sunrise Sunset Times vs Solstice

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sunrise Sunset Times at 20K against Solstice's 81. Sunrise Sunset Times also leads on chart position (#53 vs unranked). Solstice's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sunrise Sunset Times against 4.8 for Solstice. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunrise Sunset Times has 20K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Sunrise Sunset Times's written reviews are positive against 85% of Solstice's.

Sunrise Sunset Times ships an update every 4 weeks, Solstice every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunrise Sunset Times | Solstice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-sunset-times/id891154864/reviews) | **[4.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solstice/id1547580907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fascinating Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689975869) | [Dan Eden](https://appshunter.io/developer/508167369) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunrise Sunset Times

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Weather, #85 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


### Solstice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solstice/id1547580907)

Track daily daylight changes in your location and see monthly projections. Explore daylight variations across different global locations and over time. Receive notifications and use widgets to stay informed about upcoming daylight.

**Highlights:** Daily daylight change comparison, Monthly daylight projections, Time Travel feature, Multi-location comparison, Daily notifications, Widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and clean design
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Informative and detailed data
- 🚀 Fast and seamless performance
- 🎁 Free and privacy-respecting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Widgets not displaying correctly
- 🐛 Notifications not sending
- 🐛 Inaccurate information (longest/shortest days inverted)
- 🐛 App hangs on cold open

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when sliding bar
- App crashes when holding any location
- Square widget displays white square with grey bars only
- Widget options not showing
- Lock screen widget progress ring shows incorrect progress

**Requested features**

- Add a month view
- Add equinox measurements and widgets
- Remember multiple locations
- Compare data for two places on the same screen
- Add automatic push notifications for sunset


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunrise Sunset Times free?

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

### Is Solstice free?

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

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

Solstice is rated higher. Sunrise Sunset Times averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Solstice averages 4.8 from 81 ratings.

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

Neither Sunrise Sunset Times nor Solstice shows ads.

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

Sunrise Sunset Times ships an update every 4 weeks, and Solstice every 2 months. Most recently, Sunrise Sunset Times was updated on November 1, 2026 and Solstice on October 29, 2026.

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