# ShutterTime — Photography Planning

> Photography Planning (iPhone/iPad app by Ilia Mogilevsky.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttertime/id6757139424 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ilia Mogilevsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864823943)
- Category: Photo & Video, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 383 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttertime/id6757139424/reviews.md

## What is ShutterTime?

Tired of checking five apps before heading out only to find the conditions weren't worth the trip?

ShutterTime brings weather, light, tides, and astronomical data into one simple view, so you can see at a glance when conditions are worth your time.

Built for landscape, seascape, and night photographers who plan around light, weather, and conditions — not luck.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
• Smart 0-100 scoring tells you exactly when conditions align
• See forecasts for the next 7 days at every location
• Stop guessing if a sunrise or sunset is worth it
• Plan your week around the best opportunities

DISCOVER PHOTO LOCATIONS
• Save and organise your favourite spots
• View all locations on an interactive map
• Get distance and direction from where you are
• Keep locations private or share with the community

GOLDEN HOUR & BEYOND
• Precise sunrise, sunset, and twilight times
• Golden hour and blue hour tracking
• Civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight
• All calculated for your exact location and timezone

WEATHER & TIDES
• Multi-source weather data for accuracy
• Cloud cover, wind, rain, and fog forecasts
• Global tide data and charts for coastal locations
• Visibility conditions for long-exposure planning

PERSONALISED PROFILES
• Create profiles for different photography styles
• Landscape, seascape, cityscape, astrophotography
• Set the conditions that matter to you
• Get scored predictions tailored to your preferences

Built by a photographer who plans real trips around real conditions.

Download ShutterTime and know when it's worth heading out before you set the alarm.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://shuttertime.com.au/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alpine Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Alpine Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-04-30

Redesigned Opportunity Cards — Opportunities now feature an interactive map, a collapsible score breakdown, and the ShutterTime logo as a map marker colored by score.

Plans Calendar — A new rolling 7-day calendar view makes it easier to see and manage your upcoming plans at a glance. The date strip stays pinned as you scroll and auto-highlights the current day.

Smarter Scoring — Improved fog detection using multiple weather factors, better Milky Way scoring that accounts for darkness windows, and more accurate condition breakdowns when using multiple profiles.

Redesigned Profiles — A cleaner profile editor with a unified hero section. You can now add multiple instances of the same condition type, and profiles auto-inherit their parent's name for clarity.

Spots — Create spots directly on your phone, even when offline. You can also convert any location into a spot.

Add Location Button — A new dedicated button in the tab bar makes adding locations faster than ever.

Visit History — Redesigned with a timeline layout and adaptive photo grids showing your past visits.

Opportunity Sharing — Share great opportunities with other ShutterTime users.

Notifications — Swipe to delete notifications on mobile, plus a new auto-delete preference to keep your inbox tidy.

Fixes & Improvements
  - Fixed an issue where the app could lose your login session after 48 hours
  - Fixed offline syncing that could get stuck in a permanent "Pending" state
  - Faster opportunity loading (up to 4x quicker)
  - Smoother scrolling on location lists
  - More reliable weather data with automatic retries
  - Corrected visibility and aurora scoring accuracy
  - Numerous UI polish improvements across the app

### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-03

What's New in 1.2.0?

- Lock Screen widgets and Live Activities for your plans and opportunities
- Night Sky tab with Milky Way core and moon visualization
- Real satellite light pollution data replacing Bortle estimates
- Aurora KP index forecasts on opportunity cards and plans
- Sign in with Apple and Google
- Community Profiles — browse, install, and share condition profiles
- Travel-aware departure alarms
- Customizable scoring thresholds and smarter tide scoring
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.0 — 2026-01-20

Aurora Forecasting
- View KP index forecast charts to plan aurora photography
- See aurora visibility predictions on opportunity cards

Around Me
- Instantly score your current location without saving it

Native "More" Menu
- Smooth sliding side panel for additional navigation
- Quick access to Trips, Workshops, Community, and Account

Plan Conflict Detection
- Get notified when plans overlap on the same phase/date

Bug Fixes & Polish
- Improved tablet screen layouts
- Better scroll behavior on list views
- Various performance and stability improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-01-19

Minor Stability improvements:
- Improved plan conflict handling when scheduling multiple plans
- Fixed the ability to create and edit profiles

### 1.0 — 2026-01-12

No release notes.

## More apps by Ilia Mogilevsky

- [Swish Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swish-time/id6757630427)

All apps by Ilia Mogilevsky: https://appshunter.io/developer/1864823943

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