Love it
Great little app for working out the best time for my shots!
Free
About
Plan shoots and property visits by visualizing natural light and shadows. See sunlight direction, sunrise, sunset, and golden hour on a map. Estimate shadow lengths and compare different dates before you go.
✓Sunlight and shadow visualization
✓Daylight timeline exploration
✓Sunrise, sunset, and golden hour events
✓Shadow length and direction estimation
✓Compare multiple dates
✓Local reminders and home screen widget
✓Exportable PDF and image summaries
Show original description
What's New in GoldenPlan
1.2
September 26, 2026
Planning around a single date no longer limits the comparison. The new update adds a daylight timeline, two-date comparison and height-based shadow estimates. Set device-local reminders, prepare Calendar events and repeat a saved visit. Create richer exports and use a Home Screen widget for the next useful light event.
MoreUser reviews
Developer apps
FAQ
What is GoldenPlan used for?
GoldenPlan helps you visualize sunlight and shadows for planning shoots, property visits, or garden decisions. It shows the sun's direction, sunrise, sunset, and golden hour on a map for a chosen date and time.
Can I compare different dates in GoldenPlan?
Yes, you can compare light events for multiple dates within the same planning session without saving duplicate plans. This allows you to inspect different daylight scenarios easily.
Does GoldenPlan estimate shadow lengths?
GoldenPlan can provide an approximate shadow length and direction by entering the height of a vertical object. This estimate assumes level ground and does not account for buildings, trees, terrain, or weather.
What features are available in the free version of GoldenPlan?
The free version includes one saved plan with notes, a device-local reminder, and a small Home Screen widget that displays the next useful light event.
What does 'Full Access' offer in GoldenPlan?
Full Access is for repeat work and allows you to organize multiple visits, start new plans from existing ones, add reference photos, review Calendar events, and prepare richer PDF or image summaries.
How does GoldenPlan handle data privacy?
GoldenPlan stores plans locally first. Full Access adds private iCloud continuity through your Apple account when available, ensuring your planning data is synced securely.
Is GoldenPlan suitable for safety or engineering purposes?
No, GoldenPlan's estimates are intended for planning guidance only. It is not a safety, engineering, weather, or solar-compliance tool and should not be relied upon for guaranteed conditions.
How often is GoldenPlan updated?
The latest version is 1.2, last updated on September 26, 2026. Updates typically address bug fixes and feature enhancements to improve user experience.