# Golden Hour Calculator — Magic hour photography times

> Calculates golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, and sunset times for photography. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Kreymborg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour-calculator/id1568971799 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Kreymborg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450315531)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.58/5 from 77 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 58 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2021-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour-calculator/id1568971799/reviews.md

## What is Golden Hour Calculator?

FIND THE PERFECT TIME FOR PHOTOGRAPHY EVERY DAY, EVERYWHERE. 

Golden hour calculator will provide you with exact timings of mag hour times. Wherever you are. Get accurate timings for golden hour, blue hour, sunset and sunrise. 

GET NOTIFIED
Never miss that golden hour, blue hour, sunset or sunrise light again. Set up notifications and choose how long before you want to be notified.

SAVE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES
Need to look up magic hour times for a specific place frequently? Simply save it as a bookmark for one-tap access.

Never miss that perfect light for your photography again. Golden Hour Calculator will be a reliable companion to make sure you hit that amazing golden light.

The free version will provide you with accurate data for your current location and date. If you unlock the plus-version you'll get access to a date and location chooser, notifications and bookmarks.

## Key features

- Golden hour timing
- Blue hour timing
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Location-based calculations
- Customizable notifications
- Save favorite locations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Hour Calculator Plus | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour-calculator/id1568971799/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great app, but it’s missing something.

*2026-06-23, version 1.2.11*

I like what this app can do but I don’t understand why there’s no widget, especially if I chose to pay for the complete version. Most of my shooting is on the fly and I have widgets to tell me exactly what info I need to know on the go. I’d be happier with my purchase if there was a widget, especially since free apps like Magic Hour provide it at no cost. 🤷🏻‍♂️

### 1/5 — App is completely broken and 100% inaccessible

*2025-03-24, version 1.2.4*

The app is now forever stuck on the loading screen and does not load. Restarting my device does not fix the issue. I have emailed the developed and he has not replied. I will update my review when he makes this app usable again. I paid for the app which makes this a particularly frustrating issue. PLEASE FIX THE APP!

### 1/5 — Paid the dollar for notifications

*2025-01-04, version 1.2.4*

Paid the money for the upgrade so I could get notifications but they never come through.

### 1/5 — Leider keine Daten verfügbar

*2024-08-19, version 1.2.4*

Hallo, leider bleibt mir kein anderer Weg da unter „App Support“ keine Homepage verfügbar ist und der Apple Support sich nicht zurück meldet. 
Trotz der Standortfreigabe bekomme ich nur angezeigt „loading Data“. Auch bei Eingabe eines direkten Standort das selbe. Habe die App als Vollversion gekauft. 
Bitte um Unterstützung.

### 1/5 — Does not respect privacy

*2024-08-15, version 1.2.4*

Demands location data on start, and never provides a way forward without (e.g. manually type in city or zip code?). app is completely useless without this. fine, I'll just go to any of the many websites that have similar info in a slightly less convenient way.

### 5/5 — Bugs behoben

*2023-10-23, version 1.2.3*

Ich finde die App echt super!!! Habe mir direkt nach dem installieren die Vollversion gekauft. Später habe ich einen Fehler gefunden, den ich echt nervig fand. Ich habe dem Entwickler geschrieben und ein paar Tage später war der Fehler behoben. Echt super Arbeit vom Entwickler!!! Sehr zu empfehlen!

### 5/5 — Einfach und strukturiert

*2023-05-27, version 1.2.2*

Diese App taugt! Einfach und strukturiert aufgebaut, mit den nötigsten Informationen ist sie kinderleicht zu bedienen. Die Oberfläche ist simpel aber dennoch durchdacht. 
Danke für diese App!

### 4/5 — It does what it says except one thing

*2022-09-18*

Nice looking app overall, does mostly what it says it does except the paid feature is a bit annoying but at least it's not a subscription. One thing I wish the paid feature allowed for was notifying for all future hours - it's great if you have a specific day when you are looking to shoot, but I always want to know when golden hour is about to hit and that's what I thought I was buying with the in app purchase.

### 5/5 — Help

*2022-08-11*

Help My app is not starting I paid for the premium but today it just stays at the starting screen

### 4/5 — Nice with problems

*2021-12-04, version 1.1.0*

Nice and useful, very clean app - but finding locations is pure chaos, as if several threads with different time lags compete for the display. Also, no cancel function when setting a location.

## Frequently asked questions about Golden Hour Calculator

### What does the Golden Hour Calculator app do?

This app helps photographers and videographers find the best times for shooting by providing accurate timings for golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, and sunset. It uses your location to calculate these magic hour times, ensuring you never miss the perfect light.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include precise calculations for golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, and sunset. Users can also set up customizable notifications to be alerted before these times, and save frequently used locations for quick access.

### How much does the Golden Hour Calculator app cost?

The app offers a free version that provides accurate data for your current location and date. An optional 'plus-version' can be unlocked via in-app purchase, which adds features like a date and location chooser, notifications, and bookmarks.

### What devices is the Golden Hour Calculator app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the app is designed for mobile use, implying compatibility with most modern smartphones and tablets that can run mobile applications. It's available on platforms that support photo and video editing tools.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include planning outdoor photography sessions, especially for portraits, landscapes, and cityscapes where specific lighting is desired. It's also useful for videographers looking to capture atmospheric shots during twilight hours.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.11 — 2025-05-15

We fixed some bugs and made some improvements.

### 1.2.9 — 2025-05-12

We made some improvements and fixed some bugs.

### 1.2.8 — 2025-04-25

We made some fixes and improvements.

### 1.2.7 — 2025-04-14

We fixed some bugs and made some improvements for a smoother experience.

### 1.2.4 — 2024-02-26

We fixed a bug where some locations didn't show correct times.

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