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Lightphase

Lightphase

Golden hour, dusk & last light

4 ratings
4 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📷 Photo & Video
$4.99

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Released
September 16, 2026
Updated
October 22, 2026

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Developer

Onyx Mueller
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This app predicts and displays the timing of various light phases, including golden hour, civil twilight, and astronomical twilight. It helps photographers and outdoor enthusiasts plan their activities around optimal lighting conditions, offering detailed information and countdowns.

✓Predicts golden hour and twilight times
✓Counts down to next light phase
✓Displays six distinct light phases
✓Visualizes the day's light curve
✓Interactive scrubbing through the day
✓Watch complications and widgets
✓Offline functionality
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What's New in Lightphase

1.1.0

October 22, 2026

Read the light somewhere else, on another day. Tap Here over the sky to search any place by name, or pick one you saved. Tap Today to choose another date. The sky, the curve and every time follow, on that place's own clock, so you can plan golden hour at next week's trailhead from home. Tap the bookmark to save a place, and Back to here, now to return.

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Thoughtful app really helps to make the most of the light for photographers

This little app is such a lucky find. It also has a gorgeous Watch complication you can add to your face to have it on the go. I have been using it to plan or time my daily shoots, especially as things get busy, Lightphase has really helped me be more planned, as well as get some opportunistic photo time. Nothing like seeing there are 16 minutes left of Golden Hour to get you running out the door! Highly recommend, don’t think twice about getting it.
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DDvasaurus

Such a useful tool

Easy to see current and upcoming light phases. I particularly like the Apple Watch complication that shows how long until Golden Hour (and then how long it will last while it is occurring).
MMr_Bacon_Jr

Great looking

Simple and straightforward. Does exactly what it needs to
Ggrandpre85

Know when the good light is coming

Such a simple and useful app. I can quickly see what phase of light I’m in, what’s coming next, and exactly when it changes.
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FAQ

What is Lightphase?

Lightphase is a paid app designed to predict and display the timing of various light phases, such as golden hour, civil twilight, and astronomical twilight. It helps users plan their activities around optimal lighting conditions.

How accurate is Lightphase?

Lightphase calculates the sun's position based on your device's location and time, ensuring accurate predictions for sunrise, sunset, and twilight phases. The app's calculations are based on precise solar elevation angles.

Does Lightphase work offline?

Yes, Lightphase works offline as it computes the sun's position directly on your device without needing a server connection. This makes it reliable in areas with no signal, such as canyons or remote trails.

What devices does Lightphase support?

Lightphase is available for iPhone and Apple Watch. It also offers widgets for both the Lock Screen and Home Screen, providing quick access to light information.

How much does Lightphase cost?

Lightphase is a paid app priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase includes the iPhone app, the watch app, all widgets, and complications, with no subscriptions or in-app purchases.

Does Lightphase have ads?

No, Lightphase does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience to its users.

What are the different light phases Lightphase shows?

Lightphase displays six key light phases: Astronomical Twilight, Nautical Twilight, Civil Twilight, Golden Hour, the 35-degree Window, and the flat light above it. It also indicates Blue Hour's position.

How does Lightphase handle user privacy?

Lightphase prioritizes user privacy by not requiring an account or sending any data to servers. Your location is only used on your device for calculations and is never transmitted elsewhere.