# Owlplot — Photography Planner

> Photography conditions score, timing, and weather data for photographers. (iPhone/iPad app by Glucoplate Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlplot/id6758051045 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Glucoplate Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835817404)
- Category: Photo & Video, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 15 MB
- Released: 2026-01-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlplot/id6758051045/reviews.md

## What is Owlplot?

PHOTOGRAPHY SCORE                                                                                     
Get an instant 0-100 score that tells you how good conditions are for photography right now. The score factors in cloud cover, precipitation, visibility, and wind — so you know before you go.             
                                                                                                        
SMART TIPS                                                                                            
Receive contextual advice like "Golden hour in 45 min — perfect conditions!" or "Dramatic clouds could make for stunning sunset shots." Tips adapt to your location and current weather.                    
                                                                                                        
 PRECISE TIMING                                                                                        
  • Sunrise & sunset times accurate to the minute                                                       
  • Golden hour and blue hour windows                                                                   
  • Solar noon                                                                                          
  • Moonrise, moonset, and moon phase                                                                   
  • Full event timeline for the day                                                                     
                                                                                                        
WEATHER CONDITIONS                                                                                    
  • Cloud cover percentage                                                                              
  • Precipitation chance                                                                                
  • Visibility distance                                                                                 
  • Wind speed                                                                                          
                                                                                                        
SAVE LOCATIONS                                                                                        
Save your favorite photography spots for quick access. Recently visited locations are remembered automatically.                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
BUILT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS                                                                               
Dark interface designed for use at dawn and dusk. Choose between metric and imperial units, 12 or 24-hour time format. 

All calculations performed on-device using proven astronomical algorithms. No account required.

## Key features

- Photography conditions score
- Smart shooting tips
- Precise sunrise/sunset timing
- Moonrise/moonset and phase
- Detailed weather conditions
- Save favorite locations
- Dark interface for low light

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlplot/id6758051045/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Robbie

*2026-01-26*

Owlplot is a game changer for photography planning. I get exactly what I need—cloud coverage, visibility, and timing—without clutter or confusion. Whether it’s astrophotography or golden hour, I know before I go.

**Developer response:** Really appreciate this! Knowing the conditions before you head out is exactly what I built OwlPlot for. Thanks for the thoughtful feedback!

## Frequently asked questions about Owlplot

### What is the photography score in Owlplot?

The photography score is an instant 0-100 rating indicating current conditions for photography. It considers cloud cover, precipitation, visibility, and wind to help you know when conditions are ideal.

### Does Owlplot offer predictions for golden hour?

Yes, Owlplot provides precise timing for golden hour and blue hour windows. It also offers smart tips like "Golden hour in 45 min — perfect conditions!" based on your location and current weather.

### What weather details does Owlplot provide?

Owlplot includes cloud cover percentage, precipitation chance, visibility distance, and wind speed. This detailed information helps photographers make informed decisions about their shoots.

### Can I save my favorite photography spots in Owlplot?

Yes, Owlplot allows you to save your favorite photography spots for quick access. Recently visited locations are also remembered automatically for convenience.

### Is Owlplot suitable for use in low light conditions?

Absolutely. Owlplot features a dark interface specifically designed for use at dawn and dusk, making it easier to view and operate in low-light environments.

### Does Owlplot require an account to use?

No, Owlplot does not require an account to use. All calculations are performed on-device using proven astronomical algorithms, ensuring privacy and immediate access.

### What devices is Owlplot available on?

Owlplot is available on iPhone and iPad, indicated by its support for these devices. It is designed for users who need photography planning tools on the go.

### How often is Owlplot updated?

The latest version of Owlplot is 1.11.0, last updated on February 22, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12.1 — 2026-07-08

A brand-new night sky, and settings that tell you what to shoot.

• Tonight's Sky — the new home screen shows a live sky you can scrub through time with your finger to see exactly when tonight's light and stars arrive.
• Tonight's Recipe — get concrete camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter) tuned to tonight's moon, clouds, and your own camera and lens.
• Widgets & Live Activities — put tonight's photography score and next golden hour on your Home and Lock Screen, with a live golden-hour countdown in the Dynamic Island.
• Aurora alerts are back and now use your true geomagnetic location, plus a Kp-based settings ladder.
• New photography calculators — ND filter (with timer), timelapse, star-trail planner, moon framing, hyperfocal, depth of field, exposure, and focus stacking.
• Field recipe library — offline cheat sheets for Milky Way, aurora, moon, meteors, star trails, and more.
• Sharper AR Sky — real camera field-of-view, tilt handling, and one-tap calibration by aligning the Sun or Moon.
• A refreshed, darker "instrument panel" look throughout.

### 1.11.0 — 2026-02-22

Smarter Aurora Alerts                                     

- Aurora visibility now uses NOAA's OVATION model — a real-time, location-specific aurora probability forecast updated every 5 minutes, instead of relying solely on the global Kp index
  - More accurate aurora predictions for your exact location, so you won't miss events like substorms that the Kp average can't capture
  - Added a second evening aurora check at 10pm to catch late-peaking activity
  - Aurora data now available for users at latitudes as low as 30° during extreme geomagnetic storms

### 1.10.7 — 2026-02-19

Smarter Notifications                                                         
  - "Skies Clearing" alerts now only fire when aurora conditions are active — no
   more unnecessary daytime pings                                               
  - Added Quiet Hours setting (Settings > Notifications) to silence aurora and
  weather alerts during sleep
  - Fixed morning notifications not firing reliably — now uses a repeating daily
   trigger that works even if the app is never opened
  - Tapping a notification now correctly opens the Today tab

  Performance & Security
  - Fixed GPS staying active after leaving Sun/Moon tabs, improving battery life
  - Force Update now links to the correct App Store page
  - General stability improvements

### 1.10.5 — 2026-02-18

Smarter Notifications                                                         
  - Reliable notification delivery: Golden hour, blue hour, and morning weather
  notifications now use foreground-scheduled calendar triggers for guaranteed   
  delivery, even when the app is closed                     
  - Notifications schedule 7 days of golden/blue hour alerts ahead and refresh
  automatically each time you open the app
  - Weather clearing alerts now only fire when aurora conditions are active — no
   more unnecessary "Skies Clearing!" notifications on ordinary days
  - Added Quiet Hours setting — suppress aurora and weather alerts during
  sleeping hours (configurable in Settings > Notifications)
  - Morning weather and golden hour alerts are unaffected by quiet hours
  - Tapping a notification now navigates directly to the Today tab
  - Notifications automatically reschedule when you change location
  - Morning weather notifications include current forecast data when available

  Bug Fixes
  - Fixed notifications not firing on first launch before location was set
  - Fixed notification scheduling not triggering after GPS location save
  - Fixed a crash in AR Sky View

  Stability & Reliability
  - Added crash reporting for faster bug fixes
  - Improved notification scheduling reliability
  - Security and privacy improvements

### 1.10.0 — 2026-02-12

We've rebuilt notifications from the ground up so golden hour, blue hour, and morning weather alerts arrive reliably — even if  
  you haven't opened the app in a while.

  - Notifications are now pre-scheduled up to 7 days ahead when you open the app, so they fire on time every time
  - Changing notification settings takes effect immediately
  - Morning weather alerts include forecast conditions when available
  - Background updates can enrich alerts with live weather data when possible

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