Golden Hour

Golden Hour

Magic Sunset, Sunrise Tracker

393 ratings
45 reviews
Free
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Find the optimal times for photography with the best natural light based on your chosen location and date. It also provides sun positions and offers a convenient watch app for real-time golden hour information.

✓Optimal light time calculation
✓Sun position data
✓Location and date specific
✓Watch app integration
✓Gorgeous light for pictures
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What's New in Golden Hour

3.0

August 29, 2026

Fresh new designs!

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$3.99

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User reviews

New Version

The data and concept of this app is great but the UI of the new version is not user friendly. I prefer the layout of the old version much better. It is much clearer to see the start and end times. Now it is just clumped together with a hyphen. Please go back to the old layout

Widget doesn't work

Main reason I got this was for the widget. And no mater the location input, it won't load and when I touch the widget to open. The app I'm getting g an unknown error message. I want this to work or I'll be requesting a refund.

Doesn’t know where it is

First, it can’t locate the most popular photo shoot area in our city, says it doesn’t exist. The location is horribly off and there is no explanation nor does it give times for the blue hour specifically.

Worked great until the latest update

This app was awesome until the latest update. Now it doesn’t work right and trying to push me to get the pro version, I didn’t even know there was a pro version. I only used it for one thing and that was all I needed it for.

Response from developer

Hi Deberhardt13, Thank you for the review! This accidentally slipped into version 2.2.1, but has since been fixed in the latest update. Apologies for the confusion!

Can’t Get It to Load on Watch

I really wanted to like this but I can’t get it to load on my watch. I still hope I can get it to load, because this Looks like exactly what I would like to have. If I can get this to load, I will happily change my rating to five stars.

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Reported Bugs

9 issues

App not opening

Bug

App not loading on watch

Bug

Unknown error message on launch

Bug

App crashes after update

Bug

Search for other locations broken (time zone issue)

Bug

Map is tiny on iPhone SE

Bug

Widget shows 00:00

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App crashes on opening

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iPhone X optimization missing

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Requested Features

11 requests

Add blue hour timeframes

Feature

Add labels for map lines

Feature

Add option to save last location

Feature

Add live wallpapers

Feature

Add diagram for shots

Feature

Improve location search granularity

Feature

Allow planning for future dates/locations

Feature

Fix time zone issues for location search

Feature

Add dark mode

Feature

Add Apple Watch app

Feature

Fix evening/morning labels on map

Feature

FAQ

What does Golden Hour do?

Golden Hour helps photographers find the best times of day for capturing stunning photos with optimal natural light. It calculates the two best moments for gorgeous light based on your chosen location and date, and also provides sun position data.

What are the key features of Golden Hour?

Key features include calculating the best times for photography light, providing sun positions, allowing selection of specific locations and dates, and offering a convenient watch app for real-time golden hour information at your current location.

Is Golden Hour free to use?

Yes, Golden Hour is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is completely free for users.

What kind of photos can I take with Golden Hour?

The app is designed to help you capture photos with the most gorgeous natural light, particularly during the 'golden hour' periods around sunrise and sunset. This is ideal for landscape, portrait, and any photography where beautiful, soft lighting is desired.