# Sunset Predictions vs 彩云天气Pro

The clearest difference is price: Sunset Predictions at Free against 彩云天气Pro's $14.99. Sunset Predictions also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). 彩云天气Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Sunset Predictions is free to download; 彩云天气Pro costs $14.99 up front. Sunset Predictions sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 彩云天气Pro sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sunset Predictions holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunset Predictions has 2.1K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Sunset Predictions's written reviews are positive against 45% of 彩云天气Pro's.

Sunset Predictions ships an update every 5 days, 彩云天气Pro fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunset Predictions | 彩云天气Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174/reviews)** | [2.7 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1067198688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 232 |
| Positive reviews | **48.4% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #100 | **#67** |
| Size | 188 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Yates](https://appshunter.io/developer/407626114) | [Beijing ColorfulClouds Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019385517) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunset Predictions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Weather, #114 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app predicts not only sunrise and sunset times but also the quality of light, helping photographers and enthusiasts plan their shoots. It offers detailed forecasts, customizable alerts, and augmented reality tools to visualize the sun's path.

**Highlights:** Sunrise & Sunset Quality Forecasts, Golden Hour & Blue Hour Times, Flexible Reminder Alarms, Custom Location Planning, Augmented Reality Sun Path, Live Activities & Widgets, Apple Watch Support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Sweet-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sunset/sunrise forecasts
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Customizable notifications and widgets
- 🎨 Great for photography and capturing sunsets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and inaccurate forecasts
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Unclear metrics for sunset/sunrise quality

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch complication not working consistently
- Location services issues causing incorrect forecasts
- Subscription issues with app not recognizing purchases

**Requested features**

- Add moon rise and moon set times
- Implement dark mode option
- Improve accuracy of forecasts through better data sources
- Allow users to submit feedback and field reports to improve predictions


### 彩云天气Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1067198688)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather forecasts with street-level accuracy, including minute-by-minute rain predictions and air quality monitoring. Track weather patterns with real-time satellite imagery and detailed maps. Receive exclusive rain notifications and enjoy an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive rain notifications, Ad-free experience, Minute-to-minute rainfall forecast, Street-level accuracy, China rainfall map, China air pollution map, Real-time satellite imagery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $0.99 | per month |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $1.49 | per month |
| SVIP auto-renew quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| SVIP auto-renew yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $12.99 | per year |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $13.99 | per year |
| 50 Conversations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Conversations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly SVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Days SVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Conversations | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Conversations | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 575 Days SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 545 Days SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| Annual Special SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1125 Days SVIP | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3-Year SVIP | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 💡 Useful weather radar feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive advertising even for paid users
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Overpriced subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent 'update required' notifications on latest version
- Lockscreen widget not working after updates
- Inaccurate location detection

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Customizable weather widget for iOS
- AQI data in multiple standards
- Global weather map support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunset Predictions free?

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

### Is 彩云天气Pro free?

彩云天气Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sunset Predictions or 彩云天气Pro?

Sunset Predictions is rated higher. Sunset Predictions averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while 彩云天气Pro averages 2.7 from 232 ratings.

### Do Sunset Predictions or 彩云天气Pro have ads?

彩云天气Pro shows ads; Sunset Predictions does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sunset Predictions or 彩云天气Pro?

Sunset Predictions ships an update every 5 days, and 彩云天气Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Sunset Predictions was updated on October 26, 2026 and 彩云天气Pro on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sunset Predictions or 彩云天气Pro?

Sunset Predictions currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and 彩云天气Pro at #67. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*