Comparison

Sunset Predictions vs Sunsethue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sunset Predictions

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
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Alpenglow helps you capture better sunrises and sunsets, not just the times, but the quality. Whether you’re planning a photography shoot or simply don’t want to miss a great sunrise or sunset, Alpenglow tells you when it’s worth going outside. Unlike other sunrise apps, Alpenglow combines accurate times with sunrise and sunset quality forecasts, so you know how good the light is expected to be before it happens. Key Features • Sunrise, Sunset, Golden Hour, Magic Hour & Blue Hour Times • Sunrise & Sunset Quality Forecasts, showing how good the light is expected to be • Flexible reminder alarms so you never miss a great moment • Custom locations to plan shoots and trips anywhere in the world • Quick date navigation with arrows or a calendar picker • Sun direction map showing where the sun rises and sets • Augmented reality sun path to visualize the sun’s movement • Live Activities to count down to upcoming events • Interactive Home Screen, Lock Screen & StandBy widgets • Apple Watch support, including complications • Light & Dark Mode and full Dynamic Type support Improve the forecasts Submit field reports after a sunrise or sunset — your reports help improve future color and quality forecasts for everyone. Alpenglow uses its own continuously evolving forecast model, designed specifically for predicting sunrise and sunset light quality. The model improves over time as more data and real-world reports are added. Available on all your Apple devices Alpenglow works across iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, so your forecasts are always close at hand. Alpenglow Pro Alpenglow is free to use, with optional Pro features for photographers and planners who want more control and foresight. With Alpenglow Pro, you can: • View quality forecasts up to 4 days ahead • Get forecast notifications when sunrise or sunset quality exceeds your threshold • Let Alpenglow automatically schedule alarms when a sunrise or sunset is worth catching • Unlock interactive forecast widgets • Access forecast Apple Watch complications • Use more accurate location and elevation data, processed entirely on-device • Quickly revisit recently searched locations • Customize the app with accent colors and alternative app icons • Share Pro features with Family Sharing Privacy-first by design Your location stays on your device and is never stored online. Alpenglow Pro subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://alpenglowapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://alpenglowapp.com/privacy

About

Sunsethue

Get detailed sunrise and sunset forecasts for days ahead, including cloud cover and sun visibility. Receive alerts for optimal viewing conditions with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Sunrise and sunset quality forecasts
  • Cloud cover and sun visibility data
  • Golden hour and blue hour times
  • Location-based forecasts worldwide
  • Customizable sunrise/sunset alerts
  • Ray-based forecasting model
Currently charting
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Know if it will be worth going out in a glance through Sunsethue’s quality forecasts, or explore the more in-depth features like cloud cover, sun visibility, rarity and uncertainty. With Sunsethue Glow (paid subscription) you can set alerts to never miss a good sunrise or sunset again, explore the forecasts in detail on the dynamic maps and add forecast widgets to your home screen. Features (available for free, without an account): - Sunrise and sunset quality forecasts for up to three days ahead - Forecasts are made by Sunsethue’s ray-based model - Available for locations all over the world - More information regarding each sunrise/sunset: time, golden hour, blue hour and cloud cover - Advanced features to get even more insights: sun visibility at horizon, cloud cover on different altitude levels, rarity and uncertainty Sunsethue Glow (paying): - Alerts: get notified when the upcoming sunrise or sunset is forecasted to be above your preferred threshold (you can choose your own settings) - Maps: access the quality and a variety of cloud cover maps to see where the conditions will be the best in your area - Widgets: select your location in the app, and add single sunrise/sunset or a multiday widget to your homescreen to see the forecasts without opening the app - Available through an annual subscription or lifetime option No account, payment or any permissions needed to access the core features of the app. An account and payment through the App Store is needed to sign up for Sunsethue Glow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ (standard Apple Terms of Use) Privacy Policy: https://sunsethue.com/privacy

Screenshots

Sunset Predictions4 screens
Sunsethue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sunsethue at 83% against Sunset Predictions's 49%. Sunsethue also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). Sunset Predictions's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 28) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sunset Predictions sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sunsethue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sunsethue holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunset Predictions has 2.1K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Sunset Predictions's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sunsethue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunset Predictions ships an update every 5 days, Sunsethue fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Sunset Predictions versus Sunsethue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunset PredictionsSunsethue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.1K ratings)4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better28
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#74 — better#161
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew YatesMaarten Laureyssen

Customer experience

Sunset Predictions

All ratings2,095 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative42.8%

Sunsethue

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Sunset Predictions

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Sunsethue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Sunset Predictions

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Sweet-Sized Tip2 variants$0.99
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Sunsethue

Subscriptions1
  • Sunsethue Alerts Annual14 Days trial$14.001 Year
One-time1
  • Sunsethue Alerts Lifetime$40.00

Questions

Is Sunset Predictions free?
Sunset Predictions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sunsethue free?
Sunsethue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sunset Predictions or Sunsethue?
Sunsethue is rated higher. Sunset Predictions averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Sunsethue averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Sunset Predictions or Sunsethue have ads?
Neither Sunset Predictions nor Sunsethue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sunset Predictions or Sunsethue?
Sunset Predictions ships an update every 5 days, and Sunsethue fortnightly. Most recently, Sunset Predictions was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sunsethue on November 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sunset Predictions or Sunsethue?
Sunset Predictions currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Sunsethue at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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