# DayLight: Sunrise & Sunset — Weather-aware light times

> Visualizes sunrise, sunset, and twilight times globally with a countdown. (iPhone/iPad app by Michal Kus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylight-sunrise-and-sunset/id995040350 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michal Kus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480257529)
- Category: Weather, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 218 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 89 MB
- Languages: Dutch, German (Germany), Swedish, European Spanish, American English, Japanese, Czech, French (France), Finnish
- Released: 2015-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-10-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylight-sunrise-and-sunset/id995040350/reviews.md

## What is DayLight?

Know when it really gets dark. DayLight uses real weather conditions to show you how much usable daylight you have left.

YOUR ENTIRE DAY AT A GLANCE

DayLight’s unique 24-hour dial shows the entire day and night in one view. See the day’s progress, remaining daylight, and upcoming solar events at a glance.

Track first morning light, sunrise, sunset, and the fading evening light.

WEATHER CHANGES WHEN DAYLIGHT ENDS

Clouds and weather affect how long daylight lasts. DayLight estimates when usable light begins and ends at your location.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED, ALWAYS WITHIN REACH

• Widgets – remaining daylight and solar events on your iPhone Home Screen.
• Apple Watch – daylight information and countdowns on your watch face.
• Notifications – reminders before sunset or the end of usable light.
• Live Activities – countdowns to sunset or darkness on your Lock Screen.
• Saved Places – check daylight conditions in other locations.

ASTRONOMICAL TIMES & TWILIGHT

Want more than just remaining daylight? Switch to Astro mode to explore sunrise and sunset times, along with civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight.

MAKE EVERY MINUTE OF DAYLIGHT COUNT

Try DayLight today.

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Privacy Policy:
https://michals.app/apps/daylight/PrivacyPolicy.html

## Key features

- Visual sunrise/sunset display
- Twilight time details
- Countdown timer for sunset
- Location detection via GPS
- Automatic time-zone adjustment
- Portrait and landscape modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayLight Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DayLight Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |


## What do users think of DayLight?

Reviews of DayLight are mostly negative: the Weather app is rated 4.6/5 from 218 App Store ratings. What users like most: beautiful and elegant visual design, comprehensive daylight information display. Top complaints: cannot add new locations (critical bug), app crashes when typing location names. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful and elegant visual design
- 📊 Comprehensive daylight information display
- ⏰ Accurate sunrise/sunset and twilight data
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 📱 Works well on various iOS devices
- 🎯 Useful for photographers and outdoor planners
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase price
- 🌍 Helpful for travelers planning activities

**Cons**

- 🐛 Cannot add new locations (critical bug)
- 🐛 App crashes when typing location names
- 🐛 Location search interface closes unexpectedly
- ❌ Lack of developer support and maintenance
- 🔗 Support links return 404 errors
- 📅 Cannot view dates beyond 2025
- 🚫 Incompatible with iOS 18+ for location features
- ⚠️ No app updates in years
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function
- 📍 Only shows current location by default

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Location input field crashes on iOS 18+
- Cannot add or edit favorite locations
- App does not work for dates past 2025
- Date displays one day behind actual date
- Display formatting issues on iPhone 6 Plus
- Text overlapping and cutoff on larger screens
- Share menu causes app crashes
- Timezone calculation errors for certain US cities
- Spelling errors in UI labels
- Location search disappears when typing

**Most requested features**

- Widget support for home screen
- Offline database of popular cities
- Option to hide detailed data table
- Ability to rearrange location order
- Timer/alarm for sunrise/sunset events
- Dark mode option
- Help menu explaining twilight types
- Golden hour highlighting feature
- Offline functionality without GPS

## Is DayLight safe?

DayLight: Sunrise & Sunset appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for DayLight is 90 out of 100. This assessment is based on 218 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.6 out of 5. Of 218 App Store ratings, 89.0% point to a safe experience, 3.7% suggest some concerns, and 7.3% point to a risky experience.

## Is DayLight legit?

DayLight: Sunrise & Sunset appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for DayLight is 95 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylight-sunrise-and-sunset/id995040350/reviews.md

### 5/5 — DayLight - Hervorragend!

*2026-09-08*

Vielen Dank!! Die fällige Überarbeitung ist zu mehr als 100% gelungen! Alle Funtionen wieder verfügbar - und tolle neue wie AR hinzugekommen. Rundherum empfehlenswert.

**Developer response:** Hallo,

vielen Dank für dein Feedback und die netten Worte über die App.

Du hattest vollkommen recht – die Ortssuche funktionierte unter iOS 26 leider nicht mehr. Es tut mir leid, dass das die App gerade für Reisende so eingeschränkt hat.

Seitdem wurde DayLight.One komplett überarbeitet und modernisiert. Die Ortssuche funktioniert in der aktuellen Version wieder zuverlässig, und die App wird aktiv weiterentwickelt.

Falls du der neuen Version noch einmal eine Chance gibst, würde ich mich sehr über dein Feedback freuen. Und wenn sie dich überzeugt, würde ich mich auch über eine aktualisierte Bewertung sehr freuen.

Vielen Dank!

### 5/5 — Much improved

*2026-09-06*

Thank you for making all vital changes.

### 5/5 — Not a fan of the update

*2026-09-02*

I’ve had this app for a long time, and really enjoy using it. With this latest update, however, I really miss having all the different versions of sunrise and set (civilian, nautical and astronomical). I also preferred having the dates on the one page instead of going to a separate calendar. But I still find the app useful.

Update:  I received a reply from the developer and am delighted to find that the gestures I was missing could be found in a different mode. Thanks for the quick response and the advice I needed.

**Developer response:** Hi,

thank you for being a long-time DayLight.One user and for taking the time to share your feedback.

The good news is that the traditional astronomical phases haven’t disappeared. You can switch to Astro Classic mode, which brings back civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight and uses the familiar scientific terminology.

I also appreciate your feedback about having the dates directly on the main screen instead of using a separate calendar. That’s useful to know, especially from someone who has used the app for a long time.

I hope Astro Classic makes the new version feel more familiar, and thank you again for continuing to use DayLight.One!


Michal Kůs

### 1/5 — Lost its purpose after update

*2026-08-12*

This App changed completely after update, you could’ve just created a new App instead of updating the source code this much.
I have purchased the bundle for the old functions for the most part if not entirely.
I am very disappointed that I lost my purchase in the process of you updating the App.

**Developer response:** I’m sorry the redesign gave you the impression that your purchase and the original features were lost. They were not.

As an owner of the previous version, you automatically receive “Veteran” status. This includes all features from the original app, plus the new design, widgets, reminders, Apple Watch app and complications, AR, Solar Compass, and Solar Map—all at no additional cost.

Simply switch the app mode to ‘Astro Classic’ in the settings and you’ll see the same data as before. The app offered you this option when you first launched it after the update.

Only the new weather-based forecast of the actual end of usable daylight requires a subscription. If the app is not recognizing your Veteran status, please contact me so I can help resolve it.

### 2/5 — Quelle daube!

*2026-08-06*

J’ai déjà acheté cette application, elle ne fonctionne plus, même avec l’abonnement, je demande un remboursement!

**Developer response:** Bonjour,

Je suis désolé que vous rencontriez des problèmes avec l’application et je vous prie de nous excuser pour ces désagréments.

J’aimerais vous aider à les résoudre. Pourriez-vous m’envoyer davantage d’informations sur ce qui ne fonctionne pas, ainsi que le modèle de votre appareil et la version de votre système ?

Votre paiement a déjà été remboursé.

Cordialement,  
Michal Kus

### 1/5 — Was my favorite app.

*2026-08-05*

This was my favorite application for tracking the DayLight times for years!

This application went subscription only and there was no option to restore or grandfather in purchases for original users.

Now I have to find another application.

**Developer response:** I’m delighted that you’ve been a happy user for so many years. I truly value everyone who purchased the original app, which is why all existing users automatically receive “Veteran” status.

This gives you all the features of the original app at no additional cost, plus the modern design, widgets, reminders, Apple Watch app and complications, AR, Solar Compass, and Solar Map—all included in the price you originally paid.

The only feature not included in Veteran mode is the new weather-based forecast of the actual end of usable daylight. You therefore do not need a subscription to continue using all the original features and many new ones.

I believe this is a fair way to thank and support our long-standing users, so I’m sorry that this misunderstanding resulted in a one-star review. I hope you’ll reconsider your rating once you’ve had a chance to explore everything included in Veteran mode.

Michal Kůs

### 5/5 — Endlich!

*2026-08-03*

Nach grundlegender Überarbeitung hat der Autor nun Daylight wieder verfügbar gemacht. Super ! Erst als die alte App mit einigen Funktionen nicht mehr richtig funktionierte wurde mir klar, dass ich mich nach einer Alternative umsehen musste - mit dem Ergebnis: aus meiner Sicht gibt es nichts Vergleichbares. Die Vorstellung dieser völlig überarbeiteten Version war daher eine tolle Überraschung. Und ja, sie ist gelungen! Die Klarheit und Übersichtlichkeit ist noch einmal verbessert worden, bei der Funktionsfähigkeit gibt es bis jetzt auch absolut nichts zu meckern. Es bleibt, diese App ist für die Zielgruppen Fotografie, Wandernde, Naturwissenschaften uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen. Und auch die neue jährliche oder monatliche Gebühr geht in Anbetracht der geleisteten guten Arbeit in Ordnung.

**Developer response:** Hallo,

vielen herzlichen Dank für diese wunderbare Bewertung. Es freut mich sehr, dass DayLight.One Ihnen nicht nur bei der Fotografie, sondern auch bei Ihren avifaunistischen Kartierungen und Naturbeobachtungen hilfreich war.

Seit Ihrer Rezension wurde DayLight.One komplett überarbeitet und modernisiert. Dabei war es mir wichtig, die App weiterhin klar, einfach und ohne unnötigen Ballast zu halten – genau das, was Sie damals so geschätzt haben.

Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn Sie die aktuelle Version ausprobieren. Und falls sie Sie genauso überzeugt wie damals oder sogar noch mehr, würde ich mich sehr über eine Aktualisierung Ihrer Bewertung freuen.

Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung und die netten Worte!

### 5/5 — Neubewertung 30. Juli 2026.👍

*2026-08-03*

Orte einsetzen und abrufen funktioniert wieder. was vorher bei der alten App nicht funktioniert, hat verschiedene Orte auf der ganzen Welt eingeben und abrufen funktioniert wieder. Der einzige Haken es kostet jetzt was,was es früher gekostet hat, ist schon zu lange her, weil ich die App schon zu lange habe.
Die App funktioniert perfekt.👍 
die Karte, die dazu gekommen ist, ist nicht schlecht beziehungsweise die Zusatzfunktionen.

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für Ihre ausführliche Rückmeldung!

Es freut mich sehr, dass Sie sich noch einmal gemeldet haben. Ich bin für jede Fehlermeldung dankbar – sie helfen mir dabei, die App weiter zu verbessern.

Heute wurde das erste größere Update mit vielen Fehlerbehebungen veröffentlicht. Ich hoffe, dass die Probleme, die Sie angesprochen haben, damit behoben sind oder sich zumindest deutlich verbessert haben.

Falls Sie bereits die frühere Version der App gekauft hatten, können Sie alle bisherigen Funktionen weiterhin ohne zusätzliches Abo nutzen. Das Plus-Abonnement schaltet ausschließlich neue Funktionen frei – alles, was die App früher konnte, steht Ihnen weiterhin zur Verfügung.

Vielen Dank, dass Sie die App schon so lange nutzen und sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrungen zu teilen. Auch Ihren Hinweis zu den detaillierten Zeitangaben habe ich aufgenommen und werde prüfen, wie sich das weiter verbessern lässt.

### 5/5 — Merci !

*2026-08-02*

Super appli mise à jour :-)

**Developer response:** Bonjour,

Merci pour votre retour, et merci d'avoir utilisé DayLight.One.

Vous aviez tout à fait raison : un bug empêchait l'ajout de nouvelles villes, et l'application donnait malheureusement l'impression de ne plus être maintenue. Je suis désolé pour cette situation.

Depuis, DayLight.One a été entièrement repensée et modernisée. La recherche de lieux a été reconstruite, le problème a été corrigé et l'application est de nouveau activement développée.

Si vous avez l'occasion d'essayer la dernière version, je serais ravi de connaître votre avis. Et si elle répond désormais à vos attentes, je vous serais très reconnaissant d'envisager de mettre à jour votre évaluation.

Merci beaucoup !

### 5/5 — a very elegant app

*2026-08-01*

I’ve had this app for a long time and thought it was free. It’s a simple and beautiful app that apparently does more than I thought. My apologies to the developer - I slammed the app in my previous review and I got it mostly wrong.  I would be upset also to see such a poor review.

**Developer response:** We’re sorry the new design isn’t to your taste. Perhaps you miss the original single-page view showing all the information at once. Based on user feedback, we’ve brought it back in version 3.0.3, coming very soon.

Regarding the price, the app was never offered for free. Users who purchased it previously retain all original features permanently, at no additional cost. They also receive reminders, widgets, augmented reality, the sun map, Apple Watch support, complications, and other features the original app never offered.

We believe this is a fair approach, and we truly value our longtime users.

## Frequently asked questions about DayLight

### What does DayLight.One do?

DayLight.One visually displays the times of sunrise and sunset for any location on Earth. It provides a clear overview of how long the sun will shine and offers detailed information about astronomical, nautical, and civil twilight.

### What are the key features of DayLight.One?

Key features include a simple and neat visual display with stylish animations, a 24-hour clock dial, portrait and landscape modes, a countdown timer for sunset, detailed twilight times, automatic location detection via GPS, and automatic time-zone adjustment.

### Is DayLight.One free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience to users.

### What devices is DayLight.One compatible with?

DayLight.One is a universal app designed for both iPhone and iPad devices. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations on any device.

### How can I use DayLight.One to plan my day?

You can use DayLight.One to understand daylight hours for any location, helping you plan outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply know when to expect sunset. The twilight information is also useful for specific activities like sailing or stargazing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.5 — 2026-10-17

What's new in version 3.0.5

• Widgets can now follow different saved places
• New and improved widgets for day overview, Moon, year and Sun direction
• Live Activity countdown to the next light event on the Lock Screen
• Clearer Apple Watch complications, including Always-On countdowns

### 3.0.4 — 2026-08-13

What's new in version 3.0.4

• The watch complication counted down to the evening all morning; you now see the day's remaining light from first light onwards
• Fixed phase rendering across midnight — night and twilight segments no longer leave a gap on the dial
• Darkness prediction now works above 60° latitude: the app recognises white nights, polar night and polar day
• 12-hour times no longer overlap the event label
• In Astro mode the dial has room to breathe again on iPad
• New languages: Dutch, Swedish and Finnish

### 3.0.3 — 2026-08-02

What's new in version 3.0.3

• Astro Compact shows the dial and all astronomical data together on one screen
• The new pointed hand shows the time more precisely; choose Sharp or Rounded in Settings
• Set the dial background to Blur, Dark, or Light; your choice also applies to widgets and Apple Watch
• In 12-hour time, the dial distinguishes midnight and noon with 12a and 12p
• DayLight is now available in Japanese and French

### 3.0.2 — 2026-07-29

Improvements and fixes in version 3.0.2

• The app opens noticeably faster
• Fixed truncated times and the AM/PM marker wrapping in the day-phase overview
• Past and future days now show the length of the day and the difference from the previous day instead of today's countdown
• Equinoxes and solstices on the map and in the calendar now match the local seasons for places in the southern hemisphere

### 3.0.1 — 2026-07-27

A major new update for DayLight.

Sunset isn't darkness. DayLight now shows how much usable light is really left and when it actually gets dark outside.

New in this version:
• Remaining usable light at a glance
• Better real-darkness estimate
• Expanded twilight and light details
• Improved widgets, notifications, and Apple Watch support

The original twilight features are still here, now expanded and easier to use.

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