# LightPlan: Sun Path & Shadow — Architecture & Property Photos

> 3D sun, moon, and shadow planner for outdoor photography. (iPhone/iPad app by Rivolu LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238)
- Category: Navigation, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and 9 more
- Released: 2025-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896/reviews.md

## What is LightPlan?

Know exactly when the sun will light the façade, before you book the shoot.

LightPlan shows where the sun will be and where the shadows will fall at any address, on any date, at any time. Find the building, slide the timeline, and see the light. That's it.

Made for real estate and architecture photographers who would rather be shooting than learning an app.

BOOK THE RIGHT HOUR, NOT A GUESS
Your client wants the front elevation in full sun and the lobby glass without glare. Drop a pin on the property, scrub through the day and watch the sun swing across the building. You'll know which morning or afternoon gives you the light you need, and you can give the agent a time with confidence.

SEE THE SHADOWS BEFORE THEY RUIN THE SHOT
Neighbouring towers, trees and parking structures cast shadows you only discover on site. LightPlan's 3D shadow map shows how shadows move across the property through the day, so you can avoid the hour when half the façade goes dark.

SCOUT WITHOUT DRIVING THERE
Photorealistic 3D maps let you look at the building from the street or from above, the way your camera or drone will see it. Work out your angles at your desk and arrive knowing exactly where to set up.

NAIL THE TWILIGHT EXTERIOR
Twilight shoots are won or lost in a few minutes. LightPlan gives you sunset, golden hour, blue hour and twilight times for the exact location, so you're set up and lit before the sky turns.

SHARE THE PLAN, SKIP THE BACK-AND-FORTH
Send the agent, architect or your second shooter a link to the exact place, time and view. It opens in LightPlan or in any web browser, so nobody needs the app to see the plan.

SIMPLE BY DESIGN
No dashboards. Nothing to set up. One clean map and one timeline. If you can use Maps, you can use LightPlan, and you'll have your answer in seconds.

ON EVERY DEVICE YOU WORK FROM
Plan on your Mac at the office, walk the client through it on iPad, and check it on your iPhone on site. Saved locations sync through iCloud.

Stop guessing at the light. Plan it.

Privacy‑focused design · No ads, ever · Works worldwide
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://lightplan.app/privacy.html

## Key features

- Photorealistic 3D sun and moon visualization
- Interactive timeline for golden hour and blue hour
- 3D building shadow visualization
- Smart location library with custom camera angles
- Syncs locations across devices
- Elevation charts and compass

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


## Is LightPlan safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess LightPlan.

## Is LightPlan legit?

LightPlan: Sun Path & Shadow appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for LightPlan is 83 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Prima Tool

*2026-09-30*

… leider finde ich die Option für die Lifetime Lizenz nicht?

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-04-28*

Having given a 1-star review a couple of days ago I’m changing it to a 5-star. The issue was a small bug which the developer contacted me about and is fixing. Great communication and great app which has been invaluable to my photography work over the years.

### 1/5 — UI is broken

*2026-04-26*

Was hoping for a seamless transition from the old app, but unfortunately not. The calendar is obscured on my phone, so checking light paths a month or two in the future is impossible. Infuriatingly, I can drag the calendar down and see the button to move forward a month, but cannot click on it as it disappears as soon as I let go.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. The issues you have described have been fixed now. Kindly update to latest version and let us know if you have any other concerns.

### 1/5 — Crashed

*2026-03-19*

Update. It was a one time thing. My complaints are:
1. No fixed default  map. Helpful to reset the map.
2. Map changes with clicking ship information, won't return to user map.
3. Needs setting to hide ships in port from ships in transit like old version.
4. Needs standard map like old version. 
5. Make ship information popup like old version.
6. Needs user setting options like the old version.
I restored two devices to the old version with one on the new version to check progress of updates. If nothing chsnges, I'll find a new app.

The app opens to a white screen and nothing happens. I had setting and map but no idea if they're working. The old version always worked. Skip the new version until they make it usable.

**Developer response:** Lightplan is a photography tool designed for planning photo shoots, and it doesn’t have any ship tracking or transit features. Would appreciate if you could please update your review. It seems like you’ve accidentally posted the review to the wrong app.

### 1/5 — Crashed

*2026-03-17*

The app opens to a white screen and nothing happens. I had setting and map but no idea if they're working. The old version always worked. Skip the new version until they make it usable.

**Developer response:** Please reach out to us at feedback@rivolu.com as we like to learn more about the issue and how we can help resolve it. Thank you.

### 4/5 — Good, but...

*2026-02-07*

It took a while to get it set up. Things LightTrac does better. The red line for the sun is missing on iPad version. The lines for sunrise and sunset should extend like LightTrac. Lose the arc and make the lines thinner. Allow user to display the information like LightTrac.

### 5/5 — The best of the best.

*2025-12-01*

Most of what I photograph is in urban environments. I am able to find a 3-minute (December) window for a 40-story building that is surrounded by midtown Manhattan.  
There is just nothing this good out there.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our app helps you capture such spectacular urban scenes. If you have any suggestions or need additional features, please don't hesitate to reach out. Happy photographing!

## Frequently asked questions about LightPlan

### What is LightPlan?

LightPlan is a photography planning app that provides a 3D visualization of the sun and moon's paths over real-world terrain. It helps users plan outdoor shots by showing celestial positions, golden hour, blue hour, and shadows with high accuracy.

### Does LightPlan have ads?

No, LightPlan does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use with optional premium features available through subscription.

### What are the subscription options for LightPlan Pro?

LightPlan Pro offers monthly and yearly subscription plans. The monthly plan costs $2.99 and includes a 7-day free trial, while the yearly plan is $19.99 and also includes a 7-day free trial.

### How accurate is LightPlan's sun and moon tracking?

LightPlan offers photorealistic 3D visualization with pinpoint accuracy for celestial paths and rise/set timings. It also provides full elevation charts to help users understand the sun's position relative to the terrain.

### Can I save my planned locations in LightPlan?

Yes, LightPlan features a Smart Location Library where you can save shooting spots with custom camera angles. These locations can be organized into folders and sync across all your devices.

### What is the age rating for LightPlan?

LightPlan has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is LightPlan updated?

The latest version of LightPlan is 1.6, which was last updated on February 19, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.

### What are the benefits of using LightPlan for real estate photography?

For real estate photographers, LightPlan helps plan exterior shoots to perfectly illuminate front facades, avoid harsh shadows in listing photos, and schedule twilight shoots during blue hour for warm interior lighting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-10-12

LightPlan 3.0 is a complete redesign: a cleaner, beautiful and simpler layout built for iPhone, iPhone Duo, iPad and Mac.

NEW
 * Observer View: stand on the ground and watch the sun and moon rise from where you'll shoot
 * Time-of-day lighting on the Terrain 3D map
 * Rise and set times shown right on the map
 * iCloud sync for saved locations across devices
 * Golden hour highlights right on top of the map
 * Sun & Moon countdown widgets
 * Shareable plan links
 * Ready for iOS 27 & iPhone Duo

IMPROVED
 * Better accuracy and faster performance throughout
 * Improved cloud cover rendering over map (Pro)
 * Deeper Siri integration
 * Accessibility bug fixes
 * General Performance improvements

### 2.2.2 — 2026-09-16

Bug fixes

### 2.2.1 — 2026-08-12

Minor bugfix

### 2.2 — 2026-08-11

Added Siri shortcuts.
New altitude selector for camera controls.
Bugfixes & Stability improvements.

### 2.1 — 2026-07-14

Bugfixes and general improvements

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