# Sun Finder — Sun position augmented reality

> Augmented reality app to visualize sun position globally for any date and time. (iPhone/iPad app by AppsFab AS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-finder/id604686806 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppsFab AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/401669074)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål, Swedish, European Spanish, American English, French (France)
- Released: 2013-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-finder/id604686806/reviews.md

## What is Sun Finder?

The must-have Augmented Reality app for all house hunters, gardeners, photographers and sun lovers! Sun Finder gives a simple answer to the questions “How long is there sun on this deck you are about to buy?” and “Will it really be sunny 3 months from now?”. 

Also try our new free app "Wiki GO".

Recommended by BBC Click on 22/11, 2014.

Sun Finder lets you see where the sun will be anywhere in the world, at any time of year, any time of the day. The Augmented Reality overlays the sun on the camera screen. You can directly see if the neighboring house hides the sun in the garden you are considering!

The app has two modes: 

• Find the sun position for a given date and time
• Find at which time of the day and at which angle the sun appears in a given direction. Ensure you place the table correctly for your next romantic sunset dinner.

Turn your phone sideways to immediately view the sun with Augmented Reality.  Document your findings by taking a geotagged picture.

This App doesn't need an internet connection. It only requires to know your location. 

Sun Finder relies on the compass and GPS of your device. Best results are achieved if you are outside (with Wi-Fi and cellular data switched off). Note that using a protective cover on your phone might interfere with the compass.

One way to calibrate the compass is to move the phone in an 8-number manner 3 times: Once when the phone is in landscape, once in portrait and once facing up. Also stay away from magnetic sources that might influence the compass.

## Key features

- Augmented reality sun visualization
- Sun position for any date/time
- Sun appearance time and angle
- Geotagged photo documentation
- Offline functionality
- Compass and GPS integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-finder/id604686806/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2024-02-17, version 2.2.1*

Difficult to use. Is likely a rip off of other apps. I spent about ten minutes trying to get sunrise and set in my own garden and then realised this is going to be completely hopeless for real estate buying as you don’t have ten minutes at at open home to be fluffing around with your phon. Instructions are minimal. Just wildly trying different things on the phone to see what the result is, not able to reliably have the phone do what I want as the menus and options aren’t clear. Seems you do the same thing with the phone and get different outcomes. Not really usable.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2023-09-29*

Wow. What a waste of $5. Absolutely and completely 100% useless. Just doesn’t work at all, not according to the instructions anyways. Weird…

### 2/5 — Pas intuitif pour un sou

*2022-03-31*

Effectivement cette application est géniale, le problème est que l’on a beaucoup de mal à savoir comment la faire fonctionner avec l’appareil photo, c’est pourquoi je renonce souvent pour ne pas dire toujours à l’utiliser

### 5/5 — Sun Finder

*2020-11-22*

Easy to use app, does exactly what says

### 1/5 — Absolute crap

*2020-11-07*

I need a refund sorry

### 1/5 — Not easy to understand

*2020-04-14*

I just purchased this and it’s not working! It will not show me the location I’m trying to find.   I will keep trying and post an update

### 2/5 — Overpriced and buggy

*2019-07-04*

The info page is useful. The augmented reality part of this app worked for one minute and never worked again. Just chasing the arrows and gave up. Quit and restarted the app a number of times with no luck.

### 4/5 — Pas trop mal pensé

*2019-05-28*

Ce qui serait génial (et qui attirerait certainement plus d’utilisateurs) avec la réalité augmentée c’est un simulateur d’ombres portées par rapport aux obstacles sur la course du soleil.
Et en parallèle par rapport à la position du téléphone avoir le taux d’ensoleillement approximatif sur une zone de 3 à 5 mètres.
Ça manque donc un peu de statistique, notamment pour la mise en place d’un jardin adapté aux conditions d’ensoleillement.
En espérant que cette application marche suffisamment pour prospérer.
Bon courage aux développeurs.

### 1/5 — Sun Finder

*2013-11-05, version 1.1.1*

Doesn't show sun ray direction so useless when checking sun angles for real estate.

### 4/5 — Excellent app

*2013-06-01*

This app is close to amazing. It is simple to use and the sun shows right on the screen as to where it would be right now or any other date and time. The only feature I would suggest adding Is to provide an option to draw the entire arc of the sun at the requested date and time so you can see all of its positions at once as you scan with the iPhone across the sky.

## Frequently asked questions about Sun Finder

### What is Sun Finder?

Sun Finder is an augmented reality app that allows you to visualize the sun's position anywhere in the world for any given date and time. It helps users understand sun exposure for activities like gardening, photography, or real estate decisions.

### How does Sun Finder work?

The app uses your device's compass and GPS to overlay the sun's position onto your camera's view in augmented reality. You can see how sunlight will fall on a specific location at different times of the day and year.

### Does Sun Finder require an internet connection?

No, Sun Finder does not require an internet connection to function. It only needs your device's location services to determine the sun's position accurately.

### What devices is Sun Finder compatible with?

Sun Finder is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS and utilizes the device's built-in compass and GPS.

### How accurate is Sun Finder?

For best results, it is recommended to use Sun Finder outdoors with Wi-Fi and cellular data switched off. Using a protective phone cover might interfere with the compass accuracy. Calibration steps are provided within the app.

### Can I save the sun position data?

Yes, you can document your findings by taking geotagged pictures within the app. This allows you to record the sun's position and exposure for future reference.

### What is the age rating for Sun Finder?

Sun Finder has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's functionality is straightforward and educational.

### When was Sun Finder last updated?

The latest version of Sun Finder, 2.2.1, was last updated on June 4, 2020. The app was originally released on March 6, 2013.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.1 — 2020-06-04

Bug fixes.

### 2.2 — 2020-01-13

Support for iOS 13.

Support for iPhone XR, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max.

Bug fixes.

### 2.1 — 2018-10-22

Bug fixes for devices running iOS 12.

Support for iPhone X.

Improved video preview.

### 2.0.5 — 2016-10-13

Bug fixes

### 2.0.4 — 2016-09-27

Bug fixes for devices running iOS 10.

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