# Hunting Calendar Deluxe — Solunar Times, GPS & Weather

> Predicts optimal hunting times and days using lunar and solar data. (iPhone/iPad app by Sergey Vdovenko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunting-calendar-deluxe/id516492507 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sergey Vdovenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/462667655)
- Category: Weather, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 336 App Store ratings · 139 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and 11 more
- Released: 2012-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunting-calendar-deluxe/id516492507/reviews.md

## What is Hunting Calendar Deluxe?

Plan smarter hunts, find the strongest activity windows, navigate confidently, and preserve every memory with Hunting Calendar Deluxe!

Hunting Calendar Deluxe combines location-specific solunar predictions, weather, detailed astronomy, GPS navigation, hunt planning, and a complete trophy journal in one beautifully designed app for iPhone and iPad.

FIND THE BEST TIME TO HUNT

• See a clear daily hunting outlook and activity score. 
• Find major and minor solunar periods for any date and location. 
• Explore hourly probability charts, heatmaps, and a 24-hour Activity Clock. 
• Use Hunt Window Finder to compare upcoming day and night hunting windows using solunar activity, hourly weather, and estimated moonlight together. 
• Review an entire month to identify promising days before planning a trip.

WEATHER FOR THE FIELD

• Select a saved waypoint or a previously recorded trophy to check current weather and forecasts for that exact location. 
• Compare conditions at different hunting locations before deciding where to go. 
• Check current conditions plus hourly and multi-day forecasts. 
• Follow temperature, precipitation, pressure, visibility, cloud cover, and wind speed and direction. 
• Keep cached forecast data available when your connection becomes unreliable. 
• Save weather conditions with a new trophy, then revisit those recorded conditions alongside the hunt details.

MAPS, GPS, AND OFFLINE NAVIGATION

• Use Apple maps and satellite imagery for everyday scouting. 
• Record GPS tracks and follow your progress in the field. 
• Create, edit, share, and navigate to waypoints and trophy locations. 
• Search for places, inspect coordinates, measure distance and area, and use the map compass. 
• Premium users can choose additional map providers and download supported map regions for use beyond cellular coverage.

BUILD A COMPLETE HUNT PLAN

Hunt Planner keeps the practical details together: dates, hunting location, day or night hunt, field schedule, safety steps, offline-map preparation, and a customizable gear checklist. Add your own checklist items and keep preparation organized from the first idea to the day of the hunt.

ASTRONOMY AND FIELD INSTRUMENTS

• Follow sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, solar and lunar transit, twilight, golden hour, and blue hour. 
• Explore moon phase, illumination, age, nightly brightness, and a monthly moon-brightness table. 
• View interactive 3D Sun and Moon paths and shadow alignment tools. 
• Use beautifully rendered instruments for compass, pressure, altitude, temperature, wind, UV, dew point, Sun and Moon altitude, and more.

YOUR TROPHY JOURNAL

• Save trophies with multiple photos, date, time, location, notes, and weather. 
• Review the hunting conditions and activity probability at the capture time. 
• Find trophies on the map and revisit every hunt in the calendar. 
• Create polished, customizable social cards for Instagram, Facebook, X, and other apps through the iOS share sheet. 
• Share complete trophy records with AirDrop or export them as documents.

MADE FOR YOUR DEVICES

• Dedicated adaptive layouts for iPhone and iPad. 
• Home Screen widgets for activity, solunar periods, and astronomy. 
• Live Activity support while recording a track. 
• Optional iCloud sync for Premium users keeps trophies, waypoints, tracks, measurements, notes, plans, and saved locations available across devices. 
• Localized for 21 languages with metric and imperial units.

PREMIUM WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION

Unlock the complete toolkit with one optional lifetime purchase. There are no monthly or yearly subscriptions. Existing eligible legacy Premium customers retain access to Premium features.

Solunar and weather information is planning guidance, not a guarantee of animal activity or hunting success. Always follow local laws, seasons, land-access rules, weather advisories, and safe field practices.

## Key features

- Best hunting times for location
- Hunting calendar with best days
- Moon and sun data
- Animal activity index chart
- Trophy and spot records
- Weather forecast
- Offline functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #37 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Hunting Calendar Deluxe?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- ⭐ Accurate and dependable
- 🗓️ Helpful lunar and solunar tables
- 🔍 Useful for hunting and fishing
- 🧭 Convenient features like compass

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🌐 Weather feature not working
- 🆙 Needs updates and improvements
- 💰 Paid subscription required for some features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Location settings not working properly
- Weather data not loading
- App freezing or crashing

**Most requested features**

- Add wind direction to weather information
- Improve user interface and instructions
- Expand support for international locations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 139)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunting-calendar-deluxe/id516492507/reviews.md

### 3/5 — It’s time for a update I keep getting booted when trying to do other things on the app

*2026-01-02, version 2.0*

Needs new update

### 5/5 — Time to Hunt

*2025-12-04*

I have used this app as most for a long time, I have found that it works well for me I hunt WMA so I like to have everything that I can working for me.

### 1/5 — Was awesome

*2025-10-31, version 2.0*

This app has to abandoned because the creator will not do any updates on this app and now it won’t even let me put my location where I live. It has some place that I’ve never heard of. It will not let me change it. So it’s one star and it was so awesome but evidently they don’t care.

### 1/5 — App crash

*2025-10-08, version 2.0*

Crashing when selecting location

### 5/5 — Fantastic and Accurate

*2025-08-01*

I have used this app for years from fishing to hunting and even safari. It is the best I have found.

### 1/5 — Was awesome

*2024-12-08, version 2.0*

It has to many bugs map doesn't work it force closes. Please fix i live this app

### 5/5 — Bonne application

*2024-11-13*

Je recommande

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2024-10-26*

Приложение не работает, не определяет место положения, сбрасывается, пропали все фото и метки.

**Developer response:** Заработала! 3.0 выглядит исключительно современно. Очень впечатляюще как на последних iPhone так и на iPad.

### 2/5 — It was a great app ….no longer;(

*2024-06-26, version 2.0*

Bought a new iPhone 15 pro and reloaded the app and the location features no longer work;(

### 3/5 — Won’t update

*2023-11-25, version 2.0*

I used r love this app. But recently, it won’t let me update the location where I am or where I will be hunting. I can’t use it to predict my trips.

## Frequently asked questions about Hunting Calendar Deluxe

### What does the Solunar Calendar app do?

This app predicts the best times and days for hunting based on the influence of the moon and sun on animal activity. It provides a detailed calendar, animal activity charts, and weather forecasts to help hunters plan their trips more effectively and increase their chances of success.

### What are the key features of the Solunar Calendar app?

Key features include best hunting times for your specific location, a hunting calendar highlighting best days, moon and sun data, an animal activity index chart, the ability to store trophy pictures and hunting spots on a map, and a weather forecast. It also offers offline functionality and a built-in flashlight.

### How much does the Solunar Calendar app cost?

The app is available for free with in-app purchases. While the core functionality is free, users may have the option to purchase additional features or content.

### What types of hunting is this app useful for?

The app's predictions are beneficial for various types of hunting, including duck hunting, turkey hunting, deer hunting, whitetail hunting, elk hunting, bear hunting, and hog hunting. It is designed to align with the natural behavior patterns of many game animals.

### Can I use the Solunar Calendar app without an internet connection?

Yes, the app is designed to work without an internet connection. This is particularly useful for hunters who may be in remote areas with limited or no cellular service, ensuring they can still access important hunting predictions and data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-08-21

Welcome to a completely redesigned Hunting Calendar Deluxe.

• A new iOS 26 Liquid Glass interface with dedicated iPhone and iPad layouts. 
• Rebuilt solunar forecasts with daily outlooks, hourly charts, activity heatmaps, Activity Clock, and Hunt Window Finder. 
• A complete Hunt Planner for dates, locations, schedules, safety, offline-map preparation, and gear checklists. 
• Expanded maps with GPS tracks, waypoints, measurements, place search, coordinate tools, additional providers, and supported offline downloads. 
• A redesigned Trophy Journal with multiple photos, historical conditions, activity analysis, AirDrop exchange, and social-card creation. 
• New astronomy tools, including 3D Sun and Moon paths, moon brightness, extended twilight tables, and shadow alignment. 
• A full field-instrument collection for compass, pressure, altitude, wind, temperature, Sun and Moon altitude, and more. 
• Home Screen widgets, track-recording Live Activities, iCloud sync, and 21 localized languages. 
• Performance, accessibility, migration, and reliability improvements throughout the app.

### 2.0 — 2015-09-24

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

+ Offline maps
+ Track recording
+ Wind Speed Forecast and Compass
+ Now you can change language right from the app

### 1.98 — 2014-11-17

- Improved Weather Forecast: Now with Humidity, Wind and Pressure
- Improved camera performance
- Flashlight with blinking mode

### 1.97 — 2014-10-12

- iOS8 compatibility added

### 1.96 — 2014-09-19

-Weather bug fixed

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