# Brinno Camera vs Sun Tracker AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sun Tracker AR at 77% against Brinno Camera's 23%. Sun Tracker AR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). Brinno Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun Tracker AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brinno Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sun Tracker AR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Tracker AR has 1.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Brinno Camera's written reviews are positive against 77% of Sun Tracker AR's.

Brinno Camera ships an update every 5 months, Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brinno Camera | Sun Tracker AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brinno-camera/id993087310/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brinno Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/992403090) | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) |

## What reviewers say

### Brinno Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brinno-camera/id993087310)

This application simplifies the creation of HDR time lapse videos using a dedicated portable camera. It offers Bluetooth app control and Wi-Fi transfer for easy capture and sharing of life's moments as unique time lapse videos. The app allows for various capture settings and video conversion.

**Highlights:** HDR time lapse video, Bluetooth app control, Wi-Fi transfer, Adjustable capture settings, Video conversion, Weather resistant camera control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sun Tracker AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-ar/id1460472433)

Visualize the sun's path and shadow effects in augmented reality. Get detailed solar data, including sunrise/sunset times and day/night lengths. Plan for optimal lighting conditions for photography, construction, and gardening.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality solar path projection, 2D/3D solar path and shadow simulation, Detailed sun position data tables, Interactive 3D shadow simulator, Day & night map visualization, Calendar notifications for solar events, Widget for sunrise/sunset alerts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracking the sun's position
- 🌞 Helpful for solar power and gardening
- 👍 Useful for photographers and filmmakers
- 🗺️ Detailed sun path information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AR mode issues and inaccuracies
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with camera access
- 💰 Paid features required for some functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Outdated imagery not matching reality
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More intuitive UI and onboarding
- Offline mode support
- Ability to manually adjust location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brinno Camera free?

Brinno Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sun Tracker AR free?

Sun Tracker AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brinno Camera or Sun Tracker AR?

Sun Tracker AR is rated higher. Brinno Camera averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sun Tracker AR averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Brinno Camera or Sun Tracker AR have ads?

Neither Brinno Camera nor Sun Tracker AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brinno Camera or Sun Tracker AR?

Brinno Camera ships an update every 5 months, and Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. Most recently, Brinno Camera was updated on October 2, 2026 and Sun Tracker AR on October 14, 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.*