# Ephemeris: Photo Planner AR — Plan Sun, Moon & Sky Photos

> Photography planning tool for Sun, Moon, and Milky Way positions with AR. (iPhone/iPad app by Vito Technology Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephemeris-photo-planner-ar/id1488277219 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,259 App Store ratings · 109 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 173 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2020-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephemeris-photo-planner-ar/id1488277219/reviews.md

## What is Ephemeris?

A must-have app for photographers to get the perfect shot. Plan ahead, visualize and predict the position of the Sun and the Moon, the Milky Way, sunrise and sunset times, golden hour, blue hour, twilight and other special moments for stunning photos.
 
Just decide where you need the Sun, the Moon or the Milky Way to be and the app will show you the date and time when you can take this picture. 
 
Ephemeris is an essential photo planning tool for landscape and outdoor photographers, nature photographers, milky way and astrophotographers. 
 
Main features:
 
● 3D COMPASS
 
Determine the correct position of the Sun, the Moon and the Milky Way for any place in the world and for any date. Plan your photos with precision according to the received data. Easily determine sunrise and sunset times, the time of the golden hour, the blue hour, civil twilight, nautical twilight and astronomical twilight. Quickly check the detailed information about the objects (altitude, azimuth, shadow ratio, moon’s phases, calendar, etc.).
 
● AR LIVE VIEW
 
Predict and visualize the scene using the live augmented reality view of the objects and their movements in the sky. Check live projections of the Sun, the Moon and the Milky Way positions to predict the time they will be at a location in the sky you need for a beautiful photo.
 
● SUN AND MOON CALCULATOR
 
Calculate the best time and date to capture the Sun, the Moon and the Milky Way at a location in the sky you need or catch the desired lighting (golden hour, blue hour, twilight). Plan ahead and get the data for a month, six months or a year.
 
● TIME MACHINE
 
Choose any date and time to view the position of the Sun, the Moon and the Milky Way at that moment. Check the times of sunrise and sunset, golden hour and other moments. This is a crucial photo planner tool for both professional and novice outdoor photographers.
 
● REMINDERS
 
Come up with great photo ideas and never miss unique scenes with the app’s notifications. Be at the right place and at the right time to take your best photos.
 
The app offers a subscription that unlocks all features. This is an auto-renewable subscription with a 7-day free trial. At the end of each subscription duration (1 month), the subscription will automatically renew until you choose to cancel it. Subscription may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. 
 
Privacy policy: http://vitotechnology.com/privacy-policy.html
Terms of use: http://vitotechnology.com/terms-of-use.html
 
Any feedback on Ephemeris would be highly appreciated, as it helps us improve the app. Please contact us at support@vitotechnology.com with any questions, problems, comments or suggestions.
 
Bring your creative ideas to life!

## Key features

- 3D Compass for Sun/Moon/Milky Way positioning
- AR Live View for scene visualization
- Sun and Moon calculator for optimal times
- Time Machine to preview past/future positions
- Sunrise, sunset, and twilight time prediction
- Golden hour and blue hour calculation
- Photo idea reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ephemeris Access - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ephemeris Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ephemeris?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate data
- 💡 Useful for photographers and stargazers
- 👍 Clear interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compass and AR mode issues
- 🔧 Needs better instructions and tutorials
- 🔔 Constant notifications for other apps
- 🔒 Subscription-based model with auto-renewal

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for older devices
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Incompatibility with landscape mode on tablets

**Most requested features**

- Add moon phase information
- Improve location search and coordinate input
- Add map view and planning tools
- Provide more detailed information on notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 109)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephemeris-photo-planner-ar/id1488277219/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good app

*2026-07-24, version 1.0.10*

app is high quality

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-05-21, version 1.0.10*

Great features and reliable data.

### 5/5 — From Gwada

*2025-12-28*

Just perfect

**Developer response:** Thank you for being our customer and leaving us a wonderful 5-star review.

### 2/5 — Inaccurate AR

*2025-12-12, version 1.0.9*

I wanted to like this, I need a way to track the moon in the sky, but something is odd with the compass and AR mode. The regular compass mode seems to work when calibrated, but the AR mode drifts around like crazy. This is below what other apps are able to achieve.

### 1/5 — User’s guide

*2025-11-05*

There should be user guide for a layman or a learner to understand what is the interpretation of the 3D globe along with Sun and Moon path

**Developer response:** The help section is available in the app's menu. If you have a specific question, please feel free to contact our support team selecting Send feedback in the same menu.

### 5/5 — Была же разовая покупка,

*2025-09-05*

куда дели? Попользовался, приложение понравилось, собрался купить, разовую покупку не могу найти. Зачем убрали?Верните разовую покупку!!

**Developer response:** Большое спасибо за отзыв! Никуда не дели, разовая покупка все ещё доступна в приложении.

### 4/5 — Easy to use

*2025-08-26, version 1.0.9*

Is great, but doesn’t let change to see the future

### 3/5 — Очень не точно

*2025-06-30*

Если хотите использовать для съемок, то, по крайней мере в бесплатной версии, не стоит ориентироваться на показания восхода светил. Использую больше полугода только как для ориентира где примерно будет восход или закат.

**Developer response:** Проверьте настройки Вашего местоположения, вполне возможно, что неточность допущена именно там. Если Вы уверены, что все установки верные, сообщите о проблеме нашей службе технической поддержки. Сделать это можно непосредственно из приложения, выбрав в меню пункт "обратная связь".

### 5/5 — For the Moon & Stargazers

*2025-06-08, version 1.0.9*

For the horologist in all of us. It can be daunting for neophytes. . .
After finding this gem, orig. in Adroid, pleased as punch to find in the App Store.

### 5/5 — Круто!

*2025-03-24*

Проблему с оплатой решили. В остальном отличное приложение для отслеживания захода, восхода, сумерек, положения светил и прочих полезных штук!

**Developer response:** Большое спасибо за чудесный отзыв!

## Frequently asked questions about Ephemeris

### What does Ephemeris do?

Ephemeris is a photography planning app that helps you visualize and predict the exact positions of the Sun, Moon, and Milky Way for any location and date. It calculates sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, and twilight times, allowing you to plan your shots with precision.

### What are the main features of Ephemeris?

Key features include a 3D compass to determine celestial object positions, an AR Live View to visualize scenes in augmented reality, a Sun and Moon calculator for optimal shooting times, and a Time Machine to preview past and future celestial events. It also offers reminders for unique photo opportunities.

### How much does Ephemeris cost?

The app offers a subscription that unlocks all features. This is an auto-renewable subscription with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically monthly unless canceled through your account settings.

### Is Ephemeris compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is designed for mobile devices. Users can check the app store listing for their specific device and operating system compatibility.

### Who would benefit from using Ephemeris?

This app is ideal for landscape, outdoor, nature, and astrophotographers who need to plan their shots meticulously. It's also useful for anyone interested in predicting celestial events for photography, from professionals to beginners.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2026-07-28

Looks like our old App Store name wandered into someone else’s orbit. We’ve corrected its course and refreshed the metadata.

We also made a few under-the-hood improvements for smoother, more reliable performance.

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Contact us at support@vitotechnology.com. Ratings and reviews are always appreciated!

### 1.0.10 — 2026-05-12

We’ve updated the app engine to improve stability, performance, and overall user experience.

If you find bugs, have problems, questions, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at support@vitotechnology.com.
Your reviews and ratings on the App Store are always appreciated.

### 1.0.9 — 2025-05-03

+ Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you find bugs, have problems, questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at support@vitotechnology.com. 
 
Your reviews and ratings on App Store are always appreciated.

### 1.0.8 — 2025-03-21

+ Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you find bugs, have problems, questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at support@vitotechnology.com. 
 
Your reviews and ratings on App Store are always appreciated.

### 1.0.6 — 2022-12-20

+ Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you find bugs, have problems, questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at support@vitotechnology.com. 
 
Your reviews and ratings on App Store are always appreciated.

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