# FindMyShadow — Sun shadow scene plotting tool

> Sun shadow plotting and sun position calculator for custom scenes. (iPhone/iPad app by Matt Swain.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findmyshadow/id1023942667 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt Swain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023942666)
- Category: Utilities, Weather
- Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findmyshadow/id1023942667/reviews.md

## What is FindMyShadow?

Plot the shadows cast for your own custom scene, simply drawn right in the app! Generate reports and scene snapshots to print and share.

Sun position plotter and shadow calculator that finds the position of the sun and its shadows at any location on the earth and on any date in the past or future. Uses include:

- find out where the shadows are cast in your garden throughout the seasons to identify the perfect spot for your vegetable patch or decking

- use the app to identify if your building extension will obstruct neighbours' light (or if your neighbours' extension will block your light!)

- photographers can identify the perfect time to catch the light at the desired angle, or when and where to capture those sunrise and sunset shots

- check if the angle of your roofline is suitable for solar panels

## Key features

- Custom scene drawing
- Shadow casting visualization
- Sun position calculation
- Location and date specific plotting
- Report and snapshot generation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findmyshadow/id1023942667/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Shyte…

*2024-01-18*

Enough said.

### 4/5 — Great help in planning my pergola layout

*2022-06-20*

I love the concept and it’s helping me greatly with my backyard shade design, though the website is much better. Really need transparent sides feature that’s available in the website.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste £1.79 on this

*2022-05-07*

Complete waste of time.

### 1/5 — Absolute rubbish

*2021-09-07*

Do not purchase!

### 4/5 — A useful, inexpensive and easy to use app

*2021-02-15*

I wanted to determine the extent to which a planned garden shed would affect sun exposure on my, and my neighbors properties.

I chanced upon Find My Shadow while looking for an easy to use tool for this kind of calculation, and found the online version was sufficient to meet my needs. The ios app had some very negative reviews based on an earlier version, so I contacted the author who responded very quickly and stated that updated app was as good as the online version, with some additional features.

I bought the app and have used it with great success.  I am very happy with the results.

The user manual is somewhat out of date.  However, after my experience with the on-line version, it was very straightforward to use the app and obtain good results without significant issues.  The “learning curve” is not steep.

In summary, the current version of the app is an inexpensive, easy to use tool which will be useful for gardeners, small builders and photographers who need to simulate sun and shadow for a specific location.

### 5/5 — Really Nice App

*2021-02-11*

Simple to use and does what it is intended for.  What might be nice is readymade house shapes or the ability to copy an object.
Well done

### 2/5 — Question

*2020-09-19, version 4.0*

how do you set object angle eg it’s orientation re North and also objects length and width Your windows version can

### 4/5 — Missing function

*2020-01-20*

The app is great, but surprised that they didn’t include the daily aggregate function similar to the website, which is super helpful for planning. Would love to see it added to the app!

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2019-07-10*

Such and awful app that is filled with limitations 

Complete waste of money for an idea that could be so helpful in aiding with prospective planning permission

### 1/5 — shadowzeeeeeeeeeee

*2019-01-05*

Gave up on this not long after purchase - good idea, but I was expecting to be able to load hill heights etc - couldn't find that, if its there?

## Frequently asked questions about FindMyShadow

### What is FindMyShadow used for?

FindMyShadow is a sun position plotter and shadow calculator. It helps you visualize shadows cast by your custom-drawn scenes at any location and date, useful for gardening, construction, photography, and solar panel placement.

### How accurate is FindMyShadow?

The app calculates sun position and shadows based on location and date. While the description doesn't specify the exact accuracy metrics, it's designed for practical planning purposes.

### What devices does FindMyShadow support?

FindMyShadow is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How much does FindMyShadow cost?

FindMyShadow is a paid app, priced at $0.99.

### When was FindMyShadow last updated?

The latest version, 4.0, was released on January 7, 2019. The app was originally released on August 5, 2015.

### What is the age rating for FindMyShadow?

FindMyShadow has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and up.

### Can I share reports from FindMyShadow?

Yes, FindMyShadow allows you to generate reports and scene snapshots that can be printed and shared.

### What are user opinions on FindMyShadow?

Based on the available data, FindMyShadow has a rating of 2.5 stars from 4 ratings, suggesting mixed user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2019-01-07

This version is a MASSIVE update in functionality and ease of use!

- Improved scene canvas size for easier layout of your scene
- Better maps integration including use map as background image with automatic scale selection
- Generate PDF reports of the shadows for a day
- Save a snapshot of your scene to your camera roll
- iCloud storage of your scenes and shadow reports for access across devices
- Triangle objects for greater flexibility
- Many stability and performance improvements

### 3.1 — 2016-12-23

Scene canvas enhanced to include:
- Grid lines (optional)
- Customisable scale and units
iPad version has larger compass view icons
Other small tweaks

### 3.0 — 2016-06-04

Major update! New scene drawing tools:
- Handles for rotation and resize so you can use one finger
- Clone your objects to avoid repeated work
- Edit two heights per object to make sloping roofs
- Clear scene in one go
- Save and reload your scenes

### 2.2 — 2016-05-14

Improved scene editor with the ability to key in the height of objects instead of pinching to edit.
Object selection mode to allow improved visibility of attributes.
Some small graphical bugs fixed and more consistent page navigation.

### 2.1 — 2016-02-11

The timezone can now be set so that the calculated times make much more sense for your selected location!

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