# Golden Hour One — Assistant for outdoor photo

> Outdoor photography assistant predicting light, sky, and moon conditions for optimal shots. (iPhone/iPad app by Michal Kus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour-one/id1080118736 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michal Kus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480257529)
- Category: Weather, Photo & Video
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 889 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, German (Germany)
- Released: 2016-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour-one/id1080118736/reviews.md

## What is Golden Hour One?

Featured by Apple on „Apps that we love”, from FStooper he got "seal of approval", selected by NoFilmSchool.com as "Coolest Filmmaking Gadget of 2016".

GoldenHour.One helps you to find the best time, place and weather for your outdoor pictures. GoldenHour.one knows in advance your chance for a good photo. It can predict the light, sky and moon indexes from local weather forecast anywhere in the world.

= Exceptional Features =
• Sky Index - shows you a chance for dramatic sky,
• Light Index - shows a chance for portraits landscape and architecture photos.
• Moon Index - shows a chance for moon photo.
• One quick glance and you know, if you go to take a photo or not.

Select any place on the map and app will show you the sun position during the golden hour.
If the sun is not where you have imagined, you can either move the pin to a new position or use the slider to pick another date when the sun is in the desired position.
GHO won’t let you miss any opportunity.
Pick any event you would like to be reminded of and app will remind you in advance.

= Features =
• Clean and easy to use interface
• Golden and blue hour
• Moon hour - best time for moon photo
• Sky Index - predicting the chance for a dramatic photo of sunrise or sunset.
• Light Index - predicting conditions for portraits panoramas and architecture.
• Moon Index - predicting conditions for moon photo.
• 5-day photography specific weather forecast.
• Unique weather descriptions from a photographer's perspective - knows what to expect when taking a photo.
• Visual search on the map: move the pin as you need it.
• Find the best place for your photo on the map.
• Check the line of sight of the sun and moon for any date and time.
• Map compass mode.
• List of favorite locations and events for future use.
• Time/direction of the sun and moon rise/set.
• View azimuth and altitude of the sun/moon for any time of day/night
• Moon phase, age and illumination.
• Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight.
• Celestial events including moon phases, lunar eclipse and solar eclipse
• Network connection not required for rise/set time, azimuths and sun/moon position
• Elevation above sea level.
• Distance, bearings and elevation angle between any two points


They wrote about us:
Fstoppers.com, KodakIT, LifeHacker.com, DigitalTrends.com, DigiFotoPro.nl, Snapmunk.com, techjo.jp …

".... GoldenHour.One gets the Fstoppers seal of approval."  - Fstoppers.com

"Finding perfect light has never been easier - we are loving this golden hour app for photographers" - KodakIt.com

"Coolest Filmmaking Gadget"  - NoFilmSchool.com

"The app serves as a great tool to plan shots with the perfect light conditions" - iThinkDifferent.com

 
Information about subscriptions:
Why do we use Apple Weather?
• It's one of the most accurate sources of weather information.
• Updates the weather data every hour (instead of 3 or 6)
• It's hyperlocal (the indexes are exactly for the selected location, not for the large area)
• Subscriptions for 1, 3, 6, and 12 months.

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If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the free trial or current period. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. You can cancel the automatic renewal of your subscription at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes store after purchase. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service.

Terms of Use: https://blackbird.one/GHO/GHO_TOS.html
Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/59630854

## Key features

- Sky Index for dramatic skies
- Light Index for portraits/landscapes
- Moon Index for moon photography
- 5-day photography weather forecast
- Sun and moon position tracking
- Golden and blue hour calculation
- Celestial event reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| 3 Months | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $8.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #100 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Golden Hour One?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Accurate predictions
- 💡 Helpful features for photographers
- 🌅 Visualizes golden/blue hour
- 📍 Useful map functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🌤️ Inaccurate weather forecasting
- 💰 Subscription model
- 🔍 Lack of explanations for app features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 13
- Date displayed incorrectly
- Map functionality not working on iPad

**Most requested features**

- Offline mode
- More detailed weather information
- Sun/moon path visualization
- Street view integration for location scouting
- Automatic reminder settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour-one/id1080118736/reviews.md

### 1/5 — :(

*2025-12-15*

Nur sehr bedingt einsetzbar, die meisten Vorhersagen sind aus der Luft gegriffen. Ärgerlich!

### 5/5 — Simple et efficace

*2025-11-16*

Fiable , facile d’utilisation

### 3/5 — Accessibity

*2025-09-01, version 2.7.3*

As a sight impaired user any chance of making the fonts bigger?  Love it otherwise - I know whether to get out of bed for possible good shoots or not! 😂

### 5/5 — Easy to learn!

*2025-04-04, version 2.7.3*

The other golden hour apps looked over-complicated to me, so I decided to take a chance on this one — and I’m super glad I did.  It even helps me plan my shoots ahead of time based on localized weather forecasts.  Recommended!

### 3/5 — Nice app

*2024-10-22*

Overall app is nice. Unfortunately I am deleting due to not using it enough to justify the $8.99 it costs per year to keep.

### 4/5 — Map mode not working on iPad Pro 20223

*2024-05-15, version 2.7.1*

For some reason pressing the map button closes/crashes the App and returns you to the main page of your device. Strangely works on my iPhone 15 but not on the iPad, could this be fixed/looked into please.

### 3/5 — Very simple perhaps too simple

*2023-08-27, version 2.7.1*

I put a lot of hope into this app but I can see many reasons why it frequently fails. 
The forecast alone would have to have a lot more input and be capable of much more complex analysis of the conditions to form a more accurate image of the photographic conditions; the good light is far more practical as blue and golden hour is otherwise freely available elsewhere. 
It also scores the conditions from a couple of main criteria which for landscapists is never sufficient. It’s not all about soft light and scattered clouds.
On a number of occasions the light and cloud scores remain high although the conditions are completely different. 
Most trivial weather apps do update all the time meaning are very accurate closest to the time in question; definitely not the case in this app. 
Disappointing.

### 5/5 — Läuft tadellos

*2023-05-12*

Sehr hilfreich für gute Fotos, denen man ansieht, dass das Licht nicht dem Zufall überlassen wurde.

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank, ich freue mich, dass die App Ihnen hilft.

### 5/5 — Perfect Little App!

*2023-02-02, version 2.6.3*

I’ve been using Golden Hour for YEARS and it has always been flawless. It’s completely accurate, it loads and displays fast, and it shows you what you want to know CLEARLY.
It’s a simple app, but it’s super useful and it has never been buggy. It’s honestly one of my favorite icons on my Home Screen. I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t want this app. 
Nice to have a perfect app once in a while.

### 5/5 — GoldenHour.One

*2022-01-20*

Great app, very easy to use and very practical

## Frequently asked questions about Golden Hour One

### What does Golden Hour One do?

Golden Hour One is an assistant for outdoor photography and filmmaking. It helps users find the best time, place, and weather conditions for taking pictures by predicting light, sky, and moon indexes based on local weather forecasts. It also provides detailed information about sun and moon positions.

### What are the key features of Golden Hour One?

Key features include a Sky Index for dramatic skies, a Light Index for portraits and landscapes, and a Moon Index for moon photography. It offers a 5-day photography-specific weather forecast, calculates golden and blue hours, and provides reminders for celestial events. Users can also visualize sun and moon positions on a map.

### Is Golden Hour One free to use?

The application is free to download and use with in-app purchases. While core functionalities are available, certain advanced features or premium content might require an in-app purchase or subscription to unlock.

### What kind of weather data does the app use?

The app utilizes Apple Weather as its primary source for weather information. This is chosen for its accuracy, hourly updates, and hyperlocal data, ensuring that the predictions are precise for the selected location.

### Who would benefit most from using this app?

This app is ideal for photographers, videographers, and anyone involved in outdoor visual creation. It's particularly useful for those who rely on specific lighting conditions, like during golden hour or for capturing celestial events, to achieve the best results in their work.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.3 — 2024-06-17

- Minor upgrades to the look
- Correction of display errors
- Bug fix on iPads
- Improved app stability

### 2.7.1 — 2023-03-18

Bug fix
The application in some countries (e.g. the Netherlands) could not load data from OpenMeteo correctly. This was very annoying as it affected premium mode users. In cooperation with one user I have removed the error.

### 2.7.0 — 2023-03-07

In Premium mode, the application has started using data from OpenMeteo, which has many advantages over other sources.
- Forecast with a resolution of 1 to 3 km
- Cloud forecast at 19 different altitudes
These features bring a significant improvement in index accuracy to Premium Mode subscribers.

### 2.6.3 — 2021-05-16

Fixed bug in NOAA data loading.

### 2.6.2 — 2021-03-31

Automatic recovery when NOAA servers are down.

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