# Sunrise, Sunset vs ElevationCheck

The clearest difference is rating: ElevationCheck at 4.2 against Sunrise, Sunset's 3.3. ElevationCheck also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 50%). Sunrise, Sunset's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (20 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

ElevationCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sunrise, Sunset's written reviews are positive against 63% of ElevationCheck's.

Sunrise, Sunset ships an update every 3 days, ElevationCheck every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunrise, Sunset | ElevationCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-sunset/id940344765/reviews) | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevationcheck/id1570756169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oceano Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/940344764) | [ONTRAILS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570756171) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunrise, Sunset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-sunset/id940344765)

This app displays the precise times and directions of sunrise and sunset based on your current location and elevation. It also provides detailed information about the moon, including its phase, rise and set times, and illumination.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset times and direction, Moon phase, rise, and set times, Twilight times (civil, nautical, astronomical), Elevation data integration, Location-based information, Date and time manipulation for planning, Apple Watch app and complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |


### ElevationCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevationcheck/id1570756169)

Instantly get your current elevation or check the elevation of any location on a map. Save important elevation data for later or share it with others. Features a satellite view for detailed terrain information.

**Highlights:** Current elevation display, Check elevation by map pin, Save and share elevation data, Satellite map view, Detailed terrain information

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Plan | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunrise, Sunset free?

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

### Is ElevationCheck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sunrise, Sunset or ElevationCheck?

ElevationCheck is rated higher. Sunrise, Sunset averages 3.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while ElevationCheck averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sunrise, Sunset or ElevationCheck have ads?

Both Sunrise, Sunset and ElevationCheck show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sunrise, Sunset or ElevationCheck?

Sunrise, Sunset ships an update every 3 days, and ElevationCheck every 2 days. Most recently, Sunrise, Sunset was updated on September 20, 2026 and ElevationCheck on September 12, 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.*