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Best Sunlight Map Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Day & Night Map, this is the deeper bench. 246+ sunlight map apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Sunlight Map Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Day & Night MapDay & Night MapFree4.8β˜… (1.4K)NoNoOct 2026
2Sunlitt: Sun Tracker & SeekerSunlitt: Sun Tracker & SeekerFree4.7β˜… (807)NoYesOct 2026
3HINATA: Sunlight & Shadow MapHINATA: Sunlight & Shadow MapFree5.0β˜… (1)YesYesOct 2026
4SunPath: Sun Position MapSunPath: Sun Position MapFreeβ€”NoYesOct 2026
5SunLight: 3D Sun Path TrackerSunLight: 3D Sun Path TrackerFreeβ€”NoYesOct 2026
6Sun Tracker ARSun Tracker ARFree4.8β˜… (1.1K)NoYesOct 2026
7ShadeTraceMapShadeTraceMapFree5.0β˜… (1)NoNoOct 2026
8Sunlight Clock FreeSunlight Clock FreeFree3.7β˜… (10)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Sunlight Map

Day & Night Map#1

Day & Night Map by Volker Voecking Software Engineering

Live day & night world map
Editor's Choice
β˜€οΈ Weather
4.8😊(1.4K ratings)
Free
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Visualize the Earth's day and night cycles on an interactive world map. Select any date and time to see current illumination, or create animated GIFs of changing light patterns.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Great app
  • πŸš€ Useful for radio hams
  • πŸ‘ Interesting to see sun/moon movement
  • πŸ‘ Excellent for travelers

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Widget issues (doesn't update, resizing)
  • πŸ› Crashes on some devices
Sunlitt: Sun Tracker & Seeker#2

Sunlitt: Sun Tracker & Seeker by Flipping Hues Srls

Shadow Map, Position & Locator
Strong Contender
β˜€οΈ Weather
4.7😊(807 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#84in Weather
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Track the sun's position, movements, and shadows with this AR-powered tool. Analyze sunlight, visualize shadow movement in real-time, and get precise solar event timings. Ideal for creators and outdoor enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Beautifully designed interface
  • 🌞 Accurate sun tracking and visualization
  • πŸ“± Consistent experience across Apple devices
  • 🎬 Excellent for filmmakers and professionals
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Useful 3D shadow maps and visualization
  • ⚑ Intuitive and easy to use
  • πŸ’Ž Fair and usable free tier
  • 🎯 Purpose-built and thoughtfully designed
  • πŸ“Š Comprehensive sun and light information
  • 🀝 Responsive developer support

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Watch complications buggy or non-functional
  • πŸ› App crashes on startup for some users
  • πŸ› AR camera freezes frequently
  • πŸ’° Limited features behind paywall
  • ⏱️ Time selection requires slider instead of direct input
  • πŸ” Building shadows appear low resolution
  • πŸ’³ Misleading free trial charging upfront
  • πŸ“… Cannot view 2026 dates
  • πŸ–₯️ Crashes on Intel Mac
  • πŸ› 3D view window closing requires force quit

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FAQ about Sunlight Map

What are the best sunlight map apps for iPhone?
Day & Night Map tops our sunlight map apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 19 of the top sunlight map apps we rank are free to download, including Day & Night Map and Sunlitt: Sun Tracker & Seeker.
Day & Night Map has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ sunlight map apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.