Shutter Scout: Photo Forecast

Shutter Scout: Photo Forecast

Is tonight worth the drive?

3 ratings
1 review
Free
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Released
July 16, 2026
Updated
November 6, 2026

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This app helps photographers plan their shoots by providing detailed weather and sky conditions. It forecasts cloud cover, moonlight, and aurora activity, along with tools for composition and timing.

✓Conditions score for shooting locations
✓Cloud cover, moonlight, and sky activity forecast
✓Fall color map and peak date prediction
✓Milky Way and star visibility planner
✓Sun, Moon, and Milky Way alignment tool
✓Hour-by-hour shooting planner
✓Aurora activity and NOAA forecasts
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What's New in Shutter Scout

1.33.1

November 6, 2026

Light & Dark now knows the morning too. - Before sunrise, Light & Dark counts down to this morning's blue hour and golden hour instead of tonight's, and lists the morning and evening golden hours. - The King Tide and Minus Tide cards are more compact, so they no longer take over Today. New in 1.33: King tides, minus tides and a week of tides for any beach. - King and minus tides on Today: when the month's highest water or its lowest lows are coming, a card draws the run's real tide curve with the peak height, day and time, and what it's for. King tides bring surf onto the rocks and sea stacks; minus tides open tidepools, sea caves, beachcombing and foraging (check shellfish closures first). - Tides now always come from a coast station near you or your beach, never an inland river gauge. Live in a coastal state or province and you'll see your nearest coast; inland, no tides. - New Tides screen: tap any tide card for the whole week, every high and low with king and minus tides flagged, the water temperature, and search to get tides for any beach or harbor town. - Light & Dark on Today: the sun's path through the day over the horizon, a countdown to the next golden hour, blue hour or true dark, morning and evening, and every light time. - Sky page: a featured Deep Sky card with tonight's best target and the top targets' paths across the night, plus a 7-day aurora forecast that says what the best night means from where you are. - The Daily Report adds king and minus tides and, in season, fall color. - Comet Watch now joins Today when a comet is bright enough to see with your own eyes; it's always on the Sky page.

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User reviews

Amazing

Whenever I plan a trip, I first want to know the potential sunset/sunrise conditions. Shutter Scout nailed the prediction every night I went out last week, and the sunsets were beautiful. I wouldn’t have captured my photos without this app. It’s easy to use, and I love all the different features!

Response from developer

Thank you — this is exactly what Shutter Scout was built for. The prediction engine you're describing just got smarter in the latest update (it now understands wildfire smoke and mountain conditions too), with more on the way. Clear skies, and keep shooting.

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FAQ

What is Shutter Scout?

Shutter Scout is a photography planning application designed to help users determine the best conditions for their shoots. It provides detailed forecasts for cloud cover, moonlight, and sky activity, along with tools for composition and timing.

What kind of photography is Shutter Scout best for?

Shutter Scout is particularly useful for nightscape and landscape photographers. It offers features like Milky Way visibility planning, aurora forecasts, and detailed sky condition analysis.

Does Shutter Scout have ads?

No, Shutter Scout is ad-free. The app is available for free with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features.

What are the subscription options for Shutter Scout?

Shutter Scout offers 'Pro Monthly' for $4.99 per month and 'Pro Yearly' for $29.99 per year. The yearly subscription includes a 7-day free trial.

What devices does Shutter Scout support?

Shutter Scout is currently supported on iPhones. The app was last updated on November 5, 2026, with version 1.33.

How accurate are Shutter Scout's forecasts?

Shutter Scout is built by photographers and backed by science, utilizing NOAA space-weather data and astronomical calculations. The app aims to provide reliable forecasts for optimal shooting conditions.

Can I use Shutter Scout offline?

Yes, you can download an offline trip package before losing signal. This allows you to access planning tools and data even when you don't have an internet connection.

What is the age rating for Shutter Scout?

Shutter Scout has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.