Gorgeous design but not very accurate
The app features gorgeous design, throughout, thanks to the profound talents of Seb. As far as accuracy goes, it’s ok. Hopefully, as AI improves, they’ll update their algorithm to be far more accurate. It’s also surprising that an app named ‘Skylight’ completely ignores sunrises. I’m also concerned about the lack of updates for 9 months, and the missing icon that was promised to early adopters 10 months ago. It seems they’ve moved on to another app.
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Gorgeous design but not very accurate
The app features gorgeous design, throughout, thanks to the profound talents of Seb. As far as accuracy goes, it’s ok. Hopefully, as AI improves, they’ll update their algorithm to be far more accurate. It’s also surprising that an app named ‘Skylight’ completely ignores sunrises. I’m also concerned about the lack of updates for 9 months, and the missing icon that was promised to early adopters 8 months ago. It seems they’ve moved on to another app.
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5 stars IS NOT ENOUGH!!!! =)
wow you guys are really doing something(s) i’ve always dreamed about as an amateur photographer but these daze on my iphone ios :) thanks for everything and sharing this with us all! truly. cheers!! later on. 🌙✌🏼🇭🇺😊🖥️👍🏼
Well-crafted, simple and useful
Skylight is a simple, well-crafted app that has been correct much more than it has been incorrect in predicting the chance of great evening light. I personally think the widget for home and lock screens provide more value for the day-to-day.
It’s helps me to decide when to pick the camera up from the shelf to capture the view.
It’s helps me to decide when to pick the camera up from the shelf to capture the view.
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Not bad but not great.
I participated in the beta and it was ok. Wasn’t great but wasn’t bad either. I did discover that on the days the app said the sunset wasn’t going to be great because of the weather, I saw the sunset was great because of the weather. While this might be a good app for beginner photographers, it’s experience that tells you when a time is going to be good.
While the $10/year isn’t unreasonable, it’s just not something I’m going to pay for having been in the beta.
While the $10/year isn’t unreasonable, it’s just not something I’m going to pay for having been in the beta.
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Fine but wishing for a lifetime license
Honestly it’s a good app with a great UI. Well considered. I’m disappointed that there are only subscription pricing options though. I assume this is due to the weather data pricing (are you hitting Apple weather’s API cap?) but it would be more user friendly to explain why the price is what it is so it feels more reasonable even if everything makes sense to charge for.
Great app though, just pricing feels off for me.
Great app though, just pricing feels off for me.
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Awesome App
I really love this app. I like that this app not only tells you the forecast of the sunset, but also how good the vibrancy will be and what kind of colors you can expect. I feel like most sunset prediction apps in the App Store do not tell you this much information as Skylight does. I would like for you to add sunrise forecasts, because I get curious if it will be a good sunrise as well.
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Don’t waste your money
Figured I would try this out with the one week trial to see if it was any good. After the first few nights I could see that it was useless. One night it said there would be a “spectacular” sunset. I went outside to check and it was nothing but gray haze. The other days it said sunset would be “good” and it was similarly underwhelming. But of course, I forgot to cancel the subscription until after I had already been charged $10 for a year… 🙄
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Response from developer
We're sorry to hear you're running into trouble. If you reach out to support@lux.camera we'll dive right into what could be happening.
Needs more
I beta tested this and found that this app doesn’t provide nearly enough functionality to justify paying for a subscription. The “predictions” regarding the golden hour quality are laughable at best.
Pro tip: your weather app mostly like will tell you when sunrise/sunset is. Some weather apps even tell you when Golden Hour is, that’s really all you need.
Pro tip: your weather app mostly like will tell you when sunrise/sunset is. Some weather apps even tell you when Golden Hour is, that’s really all you need.
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Response from developer
We're sorry to hear you're running into trouble. If you reach out to support@lux.camera we'll dive right into what could be happening.
Pretty great and a fantastic UI
It’s been accurate for my location, which is not an easy place to predict weather. My only request is that you include sunrise as well. Then I can know if I need to get up early if the sunset is looking mediocre.
Romantic
What a clever concept and so well designed for easy interpretation. Has been right 6/7 days this week which is very impressive given volatility of Mother Nature. Able to plan a nice outdoor dinner with my wife thanks to the app which ended quite well. Thanks guys
Another shameless cash grab
As title states; this is another shameless cash grab by the same team that bait & switched people into paying for a "pro" camera app with rudimentary features that can't compare with the existing iOS Pro camera apps into paying a extortionate pricing substitution.
Same thing with this app, there are hundreds of existing apps doing the same thing but they'll trick you into paying another extortionately priced subscription for a mediocre copycat app. Really sad
Same thing with this app, there are hundreds of existing apps doing the same thing but they'll trick you into paying another extortionately priced subscription for a mediocre copycat app. Really sad
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Almost there
I’d like to be able to see sunrise data. Additionally I’d like to see better descriptions. It will say “Good” but then tell you visibility is poor. I just got the app today so I will need more time to gauge accuracy.
What a delight
Stoked to see the Lux team come out with a new app - and what do you know, it’s phenomenal & elegant and just a joy to use!
So nice to have a heads up as to if I should take my camera out on my evening walks!
So nice to have a heads up as to if I should take my camera out on my evening walks!
Nice App
At first I was not sure if I wanted this app but I now use it along with my favorite weather app. Knowing what to expect around sunset helps me to determine what type of location I want to visit in the afternoon/evenings.
Lacking Features
Biggest disappointment is that its only sunsets and not sunrises. So if you’re serious about catching good light (aka someone who is paying for an app…) then this app just gets you half of what you are looking for.
You’re paying for the “forecast”, but it doesn’t forecast more than a few hours out.
Doesn’t seem to support notifications which seems like a basic feature for a paid app. If conditions are gonna be good I should be able to have it send a notification. A more important feature than widget support.
I like the wording and descriptions it has, but overall it’s simplistic to a fault.
Hopefully they add some more features, but at this stage it should be free.
You’re paying for the “forecast”, but it doesn’t forecast more than a few hours out.
Doesn’t seem to support notifications which seems like a basic feature for a paid app. If conditions are gonna be good I should be able to have it send a notification. A more important feature than widget support.
I like the wording and descriptions it has, but overall it’s simplistic to a fault.
Hopefully they add some more features, but at this stage it should be free.
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Skylight is a diamond in a sea of glass
I was lucky enough to get to beta test this app in development and wow, it's absolutely beautifully designed! It does its job well and is a joy to use in the process.
I’ve tried similar apps and always felt like user experience was an afterthought - I might as well have been opening a spreadsheet of precalculated sunset times. With Skylight though, it's clear that team at Lux put care and consideration into creating something that not only works well, but that people want to use!
5 stars all around, what a great experience!
I’ve tried similar apps and always felt like user experience was an afterthought - I might as well have been opening a spreadsheet of precalculated sunset times. With Skylight though, it's clear that team at Lux put care and consideration into creating something that not only works well, but that people want to use!
5 stars all around, what a great experience!
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Best Sunsets Ever!!!
I love this app!
As an amateur photographer and outdoor enthusiast this app helps me take better photos and motivates me to take more scenic walks.
No more guessing when golden hour will be, or missing amazing sunsets. With widgets and notifications on my lock and home screens I can plan my evening dog walks around golden hour, sunset, and afterglow.
Knowing there will be a great sunset after a long day motivates me to plan more scenic walks when Skylight forecasts a great (or better) sunset. I can’t believe how accurate the sunset and afterglow forecasting are!
I used the Beta of this app for a few months, and caught dozens of beautiful sunsets I otherwise would have missed.
Thanks Lux for creating an elegant and intuitive app that enhances my photos, motivates me to get outside, and provides me with more mindful moments to enjoy on my own or with loved ones!
As an amateur photographer and outdoor enthusiast this app helps me take better photos and motivates me to take more scenic walks.
No more guessing when golden hour will be, or missing amazing sunsets. With widgets and notifications on my lock and home screens I can plan my evening dog walks around golden hour, sunset, and afterglow.
Knowing there will be a great sunset after a long day motivates me to plan more scenic walks when Skylight forecasts a great (or better) sunset. I can’t believe how accurate the sunset and afterglow forecasting are!
I used the Beta of this app for a few months, and caught dozens of beautiful sunsets I otherwise would have missed.
Thanks Lux for creating an elegant and intuitive app that enhances my photos, motivates me to get outside, and provides me with more mindful moments to enjoy on my own or with loved ones!
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Really Good
Although I hate the subscription, the 10 dollars a year is reasonable and I signed up. This app is the best sunset tracker out there right now, and surely has the best visual design. It’s always great when the devs are responsive to feedback. Only thing I don’t like is the app icon, but surely another hit from the Lux team.
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Handy utility...
handy for photographers, but also for anyone who likes to get outside and enjoy beautiful places. It's motivating to know that the light this morning is especially beautiful or or the sunset tonight will be a colorful one.
Get out there and Enjoy!
Get out there and Enjoy!
