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Sun Scout

Sun Scout

by Benjohn Barnes

22 ratings
94 reviews
📷 Photo & Video
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$9.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 12, 2010
  • October 9, 2019

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About

This app transforms your iPhone into a tool to visualize the sun's position and path in the sky. It helps users understand where and when sunlight will be available, ideal for outdoor activities or work.

✓Sun position visualization
✓Sun path tracking
✓Real-time sun data
✓Compass-based functionality
✓Usability and simplicity
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Sun Scout. Based on 22 reviews and a 2.7/5 average, it highlights the 15 positives and 47 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 👍Useful for photography
  • 👍Useful for real estate
  • 👍Useful for film planning
  • 👍Useful for landscape business
  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 👍Accurate when working
  • 👍Invaluable tool
  • 👍Works everywhere globally
  • 👍No internet needed
  • 👍Professional quality
  • 👍Ingenious and helpful
  • 👍Simple and effective
  • 👍Works well
  • 👍Very cool AR
  • 👍Magical and amazing

Negative things

  • 🐛No longer works
  • 🐛Not accurate
  • 🐛Abandoned by developer
  • 🐛Way off
  • 🐛Ballpark estimate
  • 🐛Not working on iPhone XS Max
  • 🐛Waste of money
  • 🐛Worthless
  • 🐛Steep price
  • 🐛Sun's path not showing
  • 🐛Regular camera screen
  • 🐛Overpriced
  • 🐛Limited functionality
  • 🐛Doesn't work
  • 🐛Terrible
  • 🐛Overpriced for function
  • 🐛Looks like the end
  • 🐛No sun appears
  • 🐛Not working anymore
  • 🐛No sun direction
  • 🐛No app support
  • 🐛Needs developer update
  • 🐛AR never shows up
  • 🐛Doesn't work in London
  • 🐛Keeps spinning
  • 🐛Works but only for dates of their choosing
  • 🐛Expensive
  • 🐛Doesn't work
  • 🐛Sun position moves
  • 🐛Still not working
  • 🐛Waste of money
  • 🐛Broken on iOS 9
  • 🐛Outdated
  • 🐛No support
  • 🐛Discontinued
  • 🐛Crashes
  • 🐛Freezes
  • 🐛Needs work
  • 🐛Inaccurate
  • 🐛Overpriced for features
  • 🐛Limited features
  • 🐛No instructions
  • 🐛Very inaccurate
  • 🐛Bad app
  • 🐛Needs improvement
  • 🐛Needs fine tuning
  • 🐛Not spot on
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What's New in Sun Scout

1.5.0

October 9, 2019

Sun Scout 1.5.0 is a critical fix – sorry that version 1.4.0 does not function correctly with iOS 13 and larger screened devices. Fixes included in 1.5.0: * Fixes the sun path not being shown. * Fixes date setting not working. * Fixes location setting not working. * Improves layout on larger screened devices.

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User reviews

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Superb and useful app

As a photographer I have used this app for years and it's been incredibly useful. But also if you are buying a house you can check where the sun is going to be at any time of the year and similarly if you plan to shade particular windows or areas You can check the Sun position at any time of the day and any time of the year in advance…
Highly recommended
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LoupmatouLoupmatou

Neglected app. No longer works

I sense this app is no longer supported by the creator. It stopped working correctly a few years ago and hasn’t been close to accurate since. Do not buy
pugwash77pugwash77

Not Accurate At All – And Developer has Abandoned this App

There needs to be some sort of calibration setting to help make it accurate. Even with location services and Precise Location enabled, the detection of the sun is way off. This is more of a ballpark estimate than it is anything concrete / accurate.

I would have hope that this would be fixed / improved upon, but it looks like the last update was over two years ago; so I think the developer has given up on this app. Save your money.
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InfamousSTAR206InfamousSTAR206

Not Working!

This app does not work on the iphone XS Max.
Is it anyway to fix this?
Apara78Apara78

Awful

Such a waste of money. After hearing reviews from somebody on Instagram about this app I decided to buy it. Completely worthless I get more out of the Sun Seeker app for less money. Not being able to choose locations or a specific date makes this useless for me. At such a steep price for an app I would have expected a lot more.
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Amy CallejaAmy Calleja
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Reported Bugs

29 issues

Stopped working correctly

Bug

Not accurate since

Bug

Sun detection way off

Bug

App does not work

Bug

Sun's path isn't showing

Bug

App just opens camera, no sun

Bug

Sun position does not quite align

Bug

Does not work with iOS 13

Bug

No sun appears in AR tracker

Bug

App not working anymore

Bug

Will not show any sun direction

Bug

No longer shows in camera settings

Bug

AR never shows up

Bug

Doesn't work

Bug

Position of the sun just moves around

Bug

Funktioniert immer noch nicht

Bug

Sun keeps moving on screen

Bug

Sun alignment is fixed

Bug

App crashes

Bug

App freezes

Bug

App locks up

Bug

Phone has to be restarted

Bug

Always says it has interference

Bug

Crashes my phone

Bug

App will not work

Bug

Sun just spin and never stop

Bug

Time line seems to be about 1:30 earlier

Bug

Sun positions on screen do not coincide

Bug

Consistently about 1:30 earlier than actual time

Bug
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Requested Features

21 requests

Calibration setting

Feature

Ability to choose locations

Feature

Ability to choose specific dates

Feature

Calibration tool

Feature

See with clouds

Feature

See shiny day or raining

Feature

See at which time is it cloudy

Feature

Add moon position

Feature

Take a photo including sun path and times

Feature

Set elevation at horizon

Feature

Select exact geographical region via Google Maps

Feature

Select exact date

Feature

Numerical information (angle, compass direction)

Feature

Favourites log

Feature

Alert/alarm for ideal times

Feature

Show azimuth and elevation value onscreen

Feature

Add capture button

Feature

Ability to enter a date manually

Feature

Indicate Golden Hour

Feature

See all days in the future, present and past

Feature

Take snapshots with notes

Feature

FAQ

What does Sun Scout do?

Sun Scout turns your iPhone into a tool to understand the sun's position and path in the sky. It helps you determine where and when sunlight will be available, making it useful for various outdoor activities and professional work.

What are the key features of Sun Scout?

The app provides real-time sun position visualization and tracks the sun's path. It utilizes your device's compass for functionality and is praised for its usability and simplicity.

How much does Sun Scout cost?

Based on the provided information, Sun Scout is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What are common use cases for Sun Scout?

Common use cases include planning for outdoor photography or filmmaking, ensuring optimal lighting for scenes. It's also beneficial for anyone working or playing outdoors who needs to know the sun's location and timing.

What are the limitations of Sun Scout?

Sun Scout relies on your device's compass, which can be affected by metal in buildings or vehicles. The accuracy is dependent on the iPhone's compass and may have a variable margin of error. It's advised not to base critical decisions solely on the app and to confirm with sun charts or technical missions.