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Helio: Sunset Forecast

Helio: Sunset Forecast

Sunrise & Sunset Quality

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 11, 2020
  • June 2, 2026

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John Eletto
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Predicts the quality of sunrises and sunsets at your location, helping you plan when to capture the perfect shot or simply enjoy the view. Includes weather forecasts and future predictions for better planning.

✓Daily sunrise/sunset quality forecasts
✓Integrated weather forecasts
✓Future forecast planning
✓Community photo sharing
✓Clean and simple design
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What's New in Helio

3.4.8

June 2, 2026

Sunsets are better together. This update brings a whole new Community layer to Helio. Community Reports See real sunset and sunrise conditions reported by people around you, right on the map. After the show, rate your own sky to help everyone chase better light. Top Predicted Spots The Community map now highlights a curated, worldwide set of locations our model predicts will have a great sunset or sunrise tonight. Tap any spot to see its full forecast. A fresh welcome Redesigned onboarding with a beautiful dark-mode video, plus a new liquid-glass tab bar throughout the app. Polish & fixes • Clearer rating windows that show exactly when you can rate • A little celebration when you submit a report • Smoother, more reliable location search • The Community map now stays put even when the forecast is catching up • Plus performance and reliability improvements behind the scenes Thanks for using Helio. Tap into Settings to send us feedback anytime — we read everything.

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User reviews

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Big

Can’t get past the select your own location option. Nothing happens, can’t go to the next screen, can’t pick a location
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Response from developer

Hi there, thanks for the feedback and sorry about the frustration! We identified a bug where location lookups were failing for certain areas — particularly rural or coastal locations — which would prevent you from advancing past the location selection screen. We’ve since shipped a fix for this. Please update to the latest version and try again. If you’re still having trouble, reach out to us and we’ll get you sorted out right away.

Very glitchy

Present date will take forever to load if inactive on the app for a while
Anthony115556Anthony115556

Response from developer

Thanks for flagging this. I just shipped a big update that should fix the slow loading after inactivity. Let me know if you're still seeing it.

Once great, not maintained

Used to enjoy this app and found it to be more accurate than not. Over the past year it became increasingly unusable, with error messages all over the place, and as of December 2025 the forecast dates are not updating. No response to my help inquiries, so I take it the developer has given up on the app. Makes me feel dumb for paying for it for as long as I did.
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bthotugigem05bthotugigem05

Response from developer

Thank you for your honest feedback. The app did have some real issues in late 2025. Good news is I just shipped a big update that fixes the stability problems and gets forecasts updating properly again. Give it another shot if you're up for it. I think you'll notice the difference.

Terrible

App doesn’t work at all except for throwing an error message. No replies from this business after 3 or 4 attempts. Maybe the app business isn’t for you?
Trk03Trk03

Response from developer

Thanks for the honest feedback. I just released a major update that addresses the error issues. Give it another try if you're up for it.

Crashes

Get an error ever time I open that app. Can’t get any info.
llthomas830llthomas830

Response from developer

Thanks for letting me know. I just released a major update that fixes the error issues. Give it another try and let me know how it goes.

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FAQ

What does Helio - Sunset Forecast do?

Helio predicts the quality of every sunrise and sunset at your current location. It helps you know in advance if a particular sunrise or sunset will be worth watching or photographing, eliminating guesswork.

What are the key features of Helio?

Key features include daily sunrise and sunset quality forecasts on a clear scale, integrated weather forecasts to check conditions, future forecasts for planning days in advance, and a community feature for photographers to share their best shots.

Is Helio free to use?

The app is free to download. Users can upgrade to Helio Premium for additional features such as extended forecasts. This indicates a freemium model with optional in-app purchases for advanced functionality.

Who is Helio designed for?

This app is built for photographers who want to capture golden hour or other specific lighting conditions, as well as for anyone who simply enjoys observing and appreciating beautiful skies during sunrises and sunsets.

How does Helio predict sunset quality?

While the description doesn't detail the exact prediction methodology, it states that Helio provides quality forecasts on a clear scale, integrated with weather forecasts. This suggests it uses weather data to estimate atmospheric conditions affecting sunset and sunrise appearance.