# Golden Hour — Photo Planner — Blue Hour, Tides & Sunlight

> Photography planning app for light, moon, tides, and weather. (iPhone/iPad app by MD FERRAKKEM MANSUR BHUIYAN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour-photo-planner/id6747087005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MD FERRAKKEM MANSUR BHUIYAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727885497)
- Category: Photo & Video, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $3.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour-photo-planner/id6747087005/reviews.md

## What is Golden Hour?

Know exactly when and where the light will be perfect — before you leave the house.

Golden Hour is the planning app photographers use to nail every shot: precise 
golden hour and blue hour timing, live sun and moon positions, tide data, and 
real-time weather — all on one interactive map. Now optimized for iPhone and iPad.

Stop guessing. Start planning with confidence.

GOLDEN HOUR & BLUE HOUR TIMING
Exact start and end times for golden hour and blue hour, anywhere on Earth. 
Sunrise, sunset, civil twilight, and magic hour windows down to the minute. 
See live sun position, elevation, and azimuth so you know where the light 
will fall before you arrive.

MOON PLANNING
Moon phase, moonrise, moonset, and alignment data. Plan lunar shots, avoid 
unwanted moonlight during astro and night photography, or time a dramatic 
moonrise behind your subject.

TIDES FOR COASTAL & SEASCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
High and low tide times and heights for your shooting location. Find the 
overlap between golden hour, blue hour, and optimal tide — the "best coastal 
window" most photographers miss. Global tide coverage via WorldTides with 
NOAA station support.

PRO MAP PLANNER
Interactive map with sun and moon direction overlays. Scrub time forward to 
preview light at any moment of any day. Save favorite locations, plan future 
shots, and scout new spots remotely — built for travel photography.

WEATHER INTELLIGENCE
Cloud cover, visibility, wind, and precipitation forecasts so you never waste 
a trip on bad light. Check conditions days or weeks in advance and schedule 
around the best shooting windows.

NOW ON iPAD
Larger map, side-by-side planning, and a layout built for scouting sessions 
at your desk. Your saved locations and plans sync across devices.


WHO THIS IS FOR
Landscape and nature photographers chasing light. Portrait and wedding 
photographers who live by golden hour. Real estate and architecture 
shooters planning sun direction. Travel photographers scouting remotely. 
Coastal and seascape photographers who need tide and light alignment. 
Blue hour and astrophotography specialists.


WHY PHOTOGRAPHERS SWITCH TO GOLDEN HOUR
Most apps give you sunrise and sunset times. Golden Hour gives you the full 
picture — sun direction, moon alignment, tide conditions, cloud cover, and 
an interactive map — so you plan the shot, not just the time.


TRY FREE
Start with a 3-day free trial. Full access to every feature, no restrictions
 
PREMIUM PLANS

Lifetime: $129.99 — pay once, own forever (best value)
Yearly: $59.99
Six Months: $39.99
Monthly: $12.99
Weekly: $3.99
 
Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your Account Settings.
 
Legal Information:
This application is licensed under Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA). You can view the standard EULA at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

The app's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other legal information can be accessed within the app's Settings menu.

Payment charged to iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless disabled 24 hours before period ends. Manage subscriptions in iTunes Account Settings.

Terms of Service: Available in app Settings → Terms of Service
Privacy Policy: Available in app Settings → Privacy Policy

Download Golden Hour today and transform your photography planning from guesswork to precision. Your best shots are waiting for the perfect conditions – let us help you find them.

## Key features

- Golden hour and blue hour timing
- Live sun and moon positions
- Tide data for coastal photography
- Interactive map with sun/moon overlays
- Real-time weather forecasts
- Saved locations and plans

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Picture Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Golden Picture Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Golden Picture Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Golden Picture Six Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Golden Hour lifetime | $99.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour-photo-planner/id6747087005/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-01-30*

This app is amazing in how many features you get. Weather, golden hour and blue hour, tides, moon information, local scenic spots etc.  Locations It also has a lifetime deal now, which I am a fan of over subscriptions.  I am only an occasional photographer so I need to still consider if I want the buy the lifetime option. But if you photograph regularly, then try this out.

**Developer response:** Thanks you so much for your kind words.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-08-21, version 2.2*

Best app to track golden hour to take photos

### 5/5 — Best app for Photographers

*2025-07-10, version 1.0*

I’m a professional photographer who loves traveling around the world and take photographs. This app helps me to understand the best time and place to take pictures based on weather and sunlight. I could easily find the perfect places to take photos everywhere I go. Loved it.

## Frequently asked questions about Golden Hour

### What is Golden Hour?

Golden Hour is a planning app designed for photographers. It provides precise timing for golden hour and blue hour, live sun and moon positions, tide data, and real-time weather forecasts on an interactive map.

### Does Golden Hour have ads?

No, Golden Hour does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers a 3-day free trial, with various premium subscription plans available for full access.

### What are the subscription options for Golden Hour?

Golden Hour offers several subscription plans: Weekly ($3.99), Monthly ($12.99), Six Months ($39.99), Yearly ($59.99), and a Lifetime option for $129.99. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

### Can I use Golden Hour on my iPad?

Yes, Golden Hour is now optimized for iPad, offering a larger map, side-by-side planning, and a layout suitable for desk-based scouting. Your saved locations and plans sync across devices.

### How accurate is the tide data in Golden Hour?

Golden Hour provides high and low tide times and heights for your shooting location, with global tide coverage via WorldTides and NOAA station support. This data is crucial for coastal and seascape photographers.

### What age rating does Golden Hour have?

Golden Hour has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is licensed under Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA).

### How often is Golden Hour updated?

The latest version of Golden Hour is 2.18, and it was last updated on April 24, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and feature enhancements.

### What makes Golden Hour different from other photography apps?

Unlike apps that only provide sunrise and sunset times, Golden Hour offers a comprehensive planning tool. It includes sun direction, moon alignment, tide conditions, cloud cover, and an interactive map to help photographers plan their shots effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.18 — 2026-04-24

- General maintenance & bug fixes.

### 2.15 — 2026-03-22

- General maintenance & bug fixes.

### 2.14 — 2026-03-11

- General maintenance & bug fixes.

### 2.13 — 2026-03-03

- General maintenance & bug fixes.

### 2.11 — 2026-02-03

- General maintenance & bug fixes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*