# Orbit: Sun Position

> Intuitive sun position tracker with AR and multi-location support. (iPhone/iPad app by Tapclay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-sun-position/id558257741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tapclay](https://appshunter.io/developer/626120638)
- Category: Weather, Photo & Video
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-sun-position/id558257741/reviews.md

## What is Orbit?

Tracking the sun position has never been so simple and beautiful. Orbit unique clock visualisation shows you the sun movement in a complete intuitive way.

Turn the clock ring to see the sun movement and position at any time of the day. Orbit features a sun compass accurately tracks the sun position.

Use augmented reality to track the sun position, with a pointer on the iPhone camera pointing you to the right direction.

Add multiple locations to keep track of the day length, sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk time, sun position of your favorite places.

Designed for photographer, traveller, surveyor and architect. Orbit will work even without internet connection.

Features:

● Clock ring to track sun movement
● Sun compass to track the sun position
● Azimuth and elevation (numeric and pictorial)
● Check sun position on any location on any date
● Augmented reality view to track the sun using camera
● Sunrise and sunset time
● Day and night length, dawn and dusk time
● Browse any place their current local time

Get Orbit now and be amazed how easy tracking the sun position, daylight length, and local time of your favorite places can be.

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User reviews:

- "Works in Arctic! It was great to find an app that gives a reasonable result in the Arctic here." - by Peter the gardener, UK

- "Neat! Very nice app." - by Reitveld, USA

- "Life saver" - by Dave C L, USA

- "Perfect little app" - by Icantwinssss, USA

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Support:

Have any question or feedback? Please get in touch with our tech support at support@tapclay.com

## Key features

- Intuitive clock visualization of sun movement
- Sun compass for accurate position tracking
- Augmented reality sun tracking
- Multiple location support
- Sunrise, sunset, dawn, and dusk times
- Offline functionality

## Chart rankings

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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-sun-position/id558257741/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Suporte não aceita e-mail (Support does not accept email)

*2024-04-25*

Tentei manter contato com o desenvolvedor para solicitar uma melhoria que seria adicionar o azimute em graus em conjunto com a bussola, mas o e-mail retorna dizendo que o destinatário não existe.

O ecrã não tem variação de cores para alterar.
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I tried to keep in touch with the developer to request an improvement that would be to add the azimuth in degrees together with the compass, but the email returns saying that the recipient does not exist.

The screen has no color variation to change.

### 1/5 — No funciona

*2021-02-06, version 2.0*

No deja poner la ubicación, solo New York

### 1/5 — Não é possível acrescentar novo local

*2020-07-23*

App com erro

### 1/5 — Awaiting for orientation for iDevices , flip ..

*2019-08-18*

Needs be better somewhat .. Geojed ..

### 5/5 — 好用

*2015-05-11*

使用还算方便，可以查看任一天任一时刻的太阳方向和太阳仰角。
如能把UI适配iOS8就更好了！

### 5/5 — Life saver

*2014-08-12*

My air conditioner broke during a heat wave and I wanted to know if sleeping with my bedroom window open would cause me to wake up sunburned if I slept in late. Thanks to this app, I was able to sleep with 100% comfort and confidence!

### 4/5 — Muito bom

*2014-02-27*

Muito bom

### 5/5 — Perfect little app

*2014-02-15*

I'm sitting by the pool at the resort and want to know where the sun will be later today.  I looked and found this little app. It works perfectly.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2013-08-21*

Very good and useful app!

### 5/5 — Very Good!

*2013-08-15*

Very good straight forward app.

## Frequently asked questions about Orbit

### What is Orbit's primary function?

Orbit is designed to help you track the sun's position and movement throughout the day. It offers an intuitive clock visualization, a sun compass, and augmented reality features to show you the sun's azimuth and elevation.

### Can Orbit be used without an internet connection?

Yes, Orbit is designed to work even without an internet connection, making it a reliable tool for remote locations or when connectivity is unavailable.

### What information does Orbit provide about daylight?

Orbit provides detailed information on sunrise and sunset times, as well as dawn and dusk times. It also calculates the day and night length for any specified location and date.

### How does Orbit's augmented reality feature work?

The augmented reality view uses your iPhone's camera to display a pointer that accurately guides you to the sun's current position in the sky.

### What devices is Orbit compatible with?

Orbit is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices. It is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### How often is Orbit updated?

The latest version of Orbit was released on August 1, 2021. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, users can expect updates to maintain functionality and compatibility.

### What do users like most about Orbit?

User reviews highlight its simplicity, beauty, and effectiveness, with one user calling it a 'life saver' and another praising its accuracy even in the Arctic.

### What is the price of Orbit?

Orbit is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.1 — 2021-08-01

Bug fix on maps and timezone API.

### 2.2 — 2021-02-20

Bug fix on add location, update to iOS 14.

### 2.0 — 2017-01-30

- Added new augmented reality view to track the sun using iPhone camera

- iOS 10 compatibility

### 1.1 — 2013-06-19

- iPhone 5 ready. iOS 6 compatible.

- Fix on the color ring rendering for the extreme timezone for north and south hemisphere.

### 1.0 — 2012-09-12

No release notes.

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