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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 11, 2008
  • April 29, 2026

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About

This app helps photographers and filmmakers visualize the sun and moon's path and height for any location and date. It provides rise/set times, azimuth, elevation, and moon phases, with an interactive compass and map for planning outdoor shoots.

โœ“Sun/Moon position calculation
โœ“Interactive compass and map
โœ“Rise and set times
โœ“Azimuth and elevation data
โœ“Moon phase tracking
โœ“Custom location saving
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What's New in Focalware

2.6

April 29, 2026

Updated for latest iOS, modernized UI for current iPhones, refreshed magnetic declination data.

User reviews

Once worked perfectly... not any more: broken app

In ios8, the app cannot read the iPhone time. Always position itself on the sunrise time. So in the evening you cannot navigate through the night because the app think you are in daytime. For the same reason you cannot get the current coordinates by shaking the iPhone because the app always position itself at sunrise time. Too bad because it was the better app of its kind a few years ago. Now there are better apps and this one doesn't even work anymore.
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Essential

Great app that gives me sun/moon rise/set info I need wherever I am, even in locations without cell or wifi connectivity. I've relied on this app for many years to plan virtually all of my photography shoots.

Doesn't work.....:(

Sorry, but can't find ANY location on my iPhone 6 with latest system upgrade. Really disappointed. Hopefully they can get this corrected.

Can't find my location, so semi-worthless

I was excited to see this app, but it cannot find my location. I don't want to constantly have to type in my gps coordinates manually to get this to work. Very disappointing.

Ok. But

Appears to work well, but why does it need to know my location when I am not using it?

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FAQ

What does Focalware do?

Focalware calculates and displays the position of the sun and moon for any given location and date. It helps users visualize the path and height of celestial bodies, providing essential data for planning outdoor photography and filmmaking.

What are the key features of Focalware?

Key features include sun/moon rise and set times, azimuth and elevation data, moon phase tracking, an interactive compass, an integrated map for custom locations, and the ability to calculate positions for current or future dates.

Is Focalware free to use?

Based on the provided information, Focalware is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What devices is Focalware compatible with?

The app description mentions support for compass on devices that have one and GPS support, suggesting compatibility with smartphones and tablets that have these sensors. It is rated as an iPhone app.

How can photographers and filmmakers use Focalware?

Photographers and filmmakers can use Focalware to precisely plan their shots by knowing exactly where the sun or moon will be at a specific time and location. This is crucial for capturing desired lighting conditions, golden hour shots, or celestial events.