# Sun position and path

> This app shows the location of the sun that changes according to the season.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.gr.java\_conf.siranet.sunshine](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.gr.java_conf.siranet.sunshine)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.gr.java_conf.siranet.sunshine`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** siranet
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 708,207
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (2,940 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.89
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2018-02-08
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gr.java_conf.siranet.sunshine)
- **Website:** [https://hosting-687c7.firebaseapp.com](https://hosting-687c7.firebaseapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hosting-687c7.firebaseapp.com/privacypolicy.html](https://hosting-687c7.firebaseapp.com/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

The "Sun Position and Path" Chrome extension offers an augmented reality experience by overlaying the sun's location on your device's camera view. It adapts dynamically with seasonal changes, allowing users to accurately track the sun's trajectory throughout the year. Moreover, users can explore popular global landmarks via Google Maps, viewing the sun's 3D path for any location.

This tool is especially useful for photographers, gardeners, solar panel installers, home renovators, and anyone interested in understanding sunlight patterns. Whether you're planning a photo shoot, determining shaded areas, or optimizing solar energy solutions, this extension provides an intuitive and interactive way to visualize the sun’s movement in real time.

## Rankings

- #82,984 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `jp.gr.java_conf.siranet.sunshine.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its rich sun-position data, intuitive visuals, and usefulness in planning solar setups and natural lighting. However, recurring issues include the absence of a direct on-screen sunpath view, missing AR features/toggles, occasional accuracy problems with dates, and some perceptions that the app doesn’t fully meet shading needs. Addressing AR, accuracy, and 3D shading previews could resolve the main concerns while preserving the strong planning benefits.

### Pros

- Sun position/path overlay on maps with intuitive graphics
- Ton of practical, actionable solar information for amateurs and professionals
- Easy to use with an intuitive interface
- Very useful for planning solar setups, shading, and natural lighting
- Free basic features providing good value

### Cons

- Lacks direct on-screen sunpath visualization for shading; relies on map trajectories or camera view instead
- AR features are missing or limited (AR toggle requested; cross-platform gaps with iOS)
- Occasional inaccuracies in sun positions for selected dates
- Some users feel the app is crippled or not meeting their needs
- Limited shading visualization/previews for realistic garden/tree/mountain shading

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.gr.java_conf.siranet.sunshine)