# Golden Hour — Magic Sunset, Sunrise Tracker

> Photography light tracker for optimal sunset and sunrise photo conditions. (iPhone/iPad app by Applorium Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour/id1148036991 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 390 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: French (France), American English
- Released: 2016-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour/id1148036991/reviews.md

## What is Golden Hour?

Golden Hour gives you, from the chosen location and date, the 2 best moments of the day during which you will have the most gorgeous light for you pictures.
The sun positions is also provided.

The Watch App gives you the today's golden hours at your current location.

## Key features

- Optimal light time calculation
- Sun position data
- Location and date specific
- Watch app integration
- Gorgeous light for pictures

## What do users think of Golden Hour?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for photographers
- 👍 Clean UI, no ads
- 👍 Accurate golden hour times
- 👍 Works well on watch (sometimes)
- 👍 Good value for price
- 👍 Minimalist design

**Cons**

- 🐛 App not opening/loading
- 🐛 Errors after update
- 🐛 Location search broken
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather
- 🐛 Not optimized for iPhone SE/X
- 🐛 Widget shows 00:00
- 🐛 Basic and not worth the cost
- 🐛 Can't change location/date easily

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not opening
- App not loading on watch
- Unknown error message on launch
- App crashes after update
- Search for other locations broken (time zone issue)
- Map is tiny on iPhone SE
- Widget shows 00:00
- App crashes on opening
- iPhone X optimization missing

**Most requested features**

- Add blue hour timeframes
- Add labels for map lines
- Add option to save last location
- Add live wallpapers
- Add diagram for shots
- Improve location search granularity
- Allow planning for future dates/locations
- Fix time zone issues for location search
- Add dark mode
- Add Apple Watch app
- Fix evening/morning labels on map

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour/id1148036991/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Widget doesn't work

*2026-08-14*

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.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t know where it is

*2026-06-19*

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.

### 3/5 — Worked great until the latest update

*2025-01-22*

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.

**Developer response:** 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!

### 1/5 — Can’t Get It to Load on Watch

*2025-01-07*

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.

### 5/5 — My Favorite Golden Hour App

*2024-01-15*

I’m so happy to see this app got a refresh! It’s hands down my favorite go-to app for golden hour! I was sad because I thought the developers abandoned her and they’ve only made her better! Thank you x1000!

### 1/5 — Unknown error message

*2023-08-03*

Every time I launch the app, it gives an unknown error occurred banner at the top of the screen. The app also appears to have been a banded by the developer has. It has not been updated in five years.

### 1/5 — The app not opening

*2021-10-08*

I paid for this app and it’s not even opening all of a sudden. I tried to redownload it and it’s nonexistent.

**Developer response:** Hi Jennlee219,

Apologies for the issues! They have now been resolved.

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2021-07-29*

Not worth a dollar. I used to use a better app that listed the times for golden hour, twilight, blue hour, ect. I thought this was that app and it was not. This app os too simple and not worth it

### 5/5 — то что искал

*2020-06-29*

ничего лишнего, наглядно

### 5/5 — Happy

*2020-05-04*

Good app

## Frequently asked questions about Golden Hour

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-08-29

Fresh new designs!

### 2.3.1 — 2025-01-23

Bug fixes & improvements

### 2.2.1 — 2025-01-22

Bug fixes & improvements

### 2.2 — 2024-01-06

- Golden Hour now has a brand new widget!
 - Updated UI
 - Fixed the weather data

### 2.1.1 — 2018-01-25

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

This version fixes the date selection bug 

If you like the application, take a moment to write a review on the App Store!

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