# Sunset Predictions vs Sunsethue

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunset Predictions | Sunsethue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsethue/id6784953500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | #155 |
| Size | 188 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Yates](https://appshunter.io/developer/407626114) | [Maarten Laureyssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784953502) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunset Predictions

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

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Weather, #89 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Sunsethue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsethue/id6784953500)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunsethue Alerts Annual | $14.00 | per year |
| Sunsethue Alerts Lifetime | $40.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #75 in the App Store charts, and Sunsethue at #155. 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.*