# Cityscapes 4K by Magic Window — Magical time-lapse cityscapes

> 4K HDR time-lapse cityscapes with customizable ambient sound and visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Jetson Creative LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cityscapes-4k-by-magic-window/id1045421147 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jetson Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295445438)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 811 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cityscapes-4k-by-magic-window/id1045421147/reviews.md

## What is Cityscapes 4K by Magic Window?

Magic Window Cityscapes brings beautiful 4K HDR time-lapse city views from around the world to your Apple TV. Enjoy sunrises, sunsets, day, and night views of 44 cities including New York, San Francisco, London, Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, Madrid, and many more.

Magic Window is designed to play slowly and smoothly to add beauty to your display without distracting you. Control the speed of playback to match your personal taste. Add color effects to fit the style of your space. Enjoy 16 ambient soundtracks included with the app or listen to your own music. 

Features include:
- 44 unique timelapse views
- 16 ambient soundtracks or listen to your own music
- On-screen clock with 2 styles and 2 sizes
- 4 color filters including stunning black & white
- 5 speeds of playback from "fastest" to "slowest"
- Built with Metal for ultra smooth performance
- Anti-burn-in slowly moves text to protect your display
- Made exclusively for Apple TV

Magic Window is a pure indie app with all photography and development done by a very small independent team. We work very hard to make beautiful apps and always welcome your feedback. If you have a problem we are always happy to help.

Fans of Magic Window will also enjoy our apps for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Our Mac app puts our beautiful time lapse views on your desktop, while the iPad and iPhone app let you interact with the views. You can find them in the Mac App Store on your Mac and the App Store on your iPad or iPhone.

Apple TV 4K required for 4K HDR resolution. Runs in HD 1920x1080 on the 4th Generation Apple TV.

NOTE: This app does not function as the Apple TV screen saver. It must be launched independently.

## Key features

- 44 unique timelapse views
- 16 ambient soundtracks
- Customizable playback speed
- Color filters
- On-screen clock
- Anti-burn-in feature

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cityscapes-4k-by-magic-window/id1045421147/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Extra screen savers not working ?

*2020-10-27*

Why can’t I download all the remaining screen savers  ? It takes like a week to download 1 qued view ?

**Developer response:** Hi, I'm sorry for the issue. Apple is 100% responsible for issues with downloading scenes in the app. We have documentation on our website that explains clearly how to resolve the issue. Please visit https://www.jetsoncreative.com/tv-support or e-mail us at support@magicwindow.app for help resolving the issue. Thanks for your patience.

## Frequently asked questions about Cityscapes 4K by Magic Window

### What cities are featured in Cityscapes 4K?

Cityscapes 4K features time-lapse views of 44 cities worldwide, including major hubs like New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo.

### Does Cityscapes 4K work on older Apple TV models?

Apple TV 4K is required for 4K HDR resolution. The app runs in HD 1920x1080 on the 4th Generation Apple TV.

### Can I control the speed of the time-lapses in Cityscapes 4K?

Yes, Cityscapes 4K offers five playback speeds, ranging from 'fastest' to 'slowest', allowing you to match the visuals to your preference.

### Does Cityscapes 4K have ads?

No, Cityscapes 4K is an ad-free application.

### Can I use my own music with Cityscapes 4K?

Yes, in addition to 16 included ambient soundtracks, you can listen to your own music while enjoying the cityscapes.

### What is the age rating for Cityscapes 4K?

Cityscapes 4K has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Cityscapes 4K updated?

The app was last updated on November 12, 2022, with version 2.2.

### Does Cityscapes 4K function as an Apple TV screensaver?

No, this app does not function as the Apple TV screen saver. It must be launched independently.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2022-11-12

- Fixes pink screen issue on the new Apple TV 4K.
- Improves remote support.
- Modernized to latest tvOS.

### 2.0.1 — 2017-10-04

- Improves appearance of text on HDR displays (2.0.1 update)
- Minor bug fixes and improvements (2.0.1 update)
- 4K HDR 10-bit HEVC Metal visuals (Apple TV 4K)
- Crisp 3840x2160 resolution (Apple TV 4K)
- Includes 4 brilliant new scenes
- tvOS 10 & 11 compatible please contact us with any issues

### 2.0 — 2017-09-27

- 4K HDR 10-bit HEVC Metal visuals (Apple TV 4K)
- Crisp 3840x2160 resolution (Apple TV 4K)
- Includes 4 brilliant new scenes
- tvOS 10 & 11 compatible please contact us with any issues

### 1.2 — 2016-09-07

- Four new views including London, Edinburgh, Osaka, and Manila
- Improved gestures: Swipe forward/back to change views in order
- Increased default volume of soundtracks
- Bug fixes & small improvements

### 1.1 — 2016-03-01

- Six new views, now 36 total!
- Rest finger on remote for info
- Various bug fixes and improvements

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