# Sunset Predictions vs CloudScape

The clearest difference is chart position: Sunset Predictions at #114 against CloudScape's unranked. Sunset Predictions also leads on device support (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunset Predictions sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CloudScape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sunset Predictions ships an update every 9 days, CloudScape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunset Predictions | CloudScape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 175 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Yates](https://appshunter.io/developer/407626114) | [Alcasoniq](https://appshunter.io/developer/423533317) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunset Predictions

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Weather, #133 Top Grossing · 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

**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


### CloudScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudscape/id6759850438)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloudscape Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| CloudScape Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunset Predictions free?

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

### Is CloudScape free?

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

### Do Sunset Predictions or CloudScape have ads?

Neither Sunset Predictions nor CloudScape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sunset Predictions or CloudScape?

Sunset Predictions ships an update every 9 days, and CloudScape every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sunset Predictions was updated on September 30, 2026 and CloudScape on September 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.*