# Sunrise & Sunset Planner — Golden & blue hour alerts

> Precise sunrise, sunset, and light phase times with planning alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Alona Nesterenko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-and-sunset-planner/id6755930494 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alona Nesterenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890650834)
- Category: Weather, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 14 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-and-sunset-planner/id6755930494/reviews.md

## What is Sunrise & Sunset Planner?

Plan your day around natural light.
Sunrise & Sunset Planner shows you exact sunrise, sunset, twilight, golden hour and blue hour times for your current location - plus a simple calendar and smart alerts so you never miss the perfect light.

See today’s light at a glance
• Today screen with precise sunrise, sunset and solar noon
• Live countdowns until the next sunrise and sunset
• Day length and how much daylight is left
• Beautiful dynamic background that follows the time of day

Golden hour & blue hour for photographers
• Morning and evening golden hour times
• Morning and evening blue hour times
• Clear time ranges (start-end) for planning photo shoots
• Ideal for landscape, cityscape and portrait photography

Twilight and sun details
• Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight
• Sun altitude and position for the current moment
• Clean formatting in 12‑ or 24‑hour time

Simple calendar for any date
• Check sun times for any day, past or future
• Compare seasons and day length over the year
• Perfect for planning trips, hikes and events

Smart notifications so you never miss the moment
• Sunrise and sunset alerts a custom number of minutes before
• Golden hour and blue hour notifications (morning & evening)
• Local notifications that work even when the app is closed

Location that just works
• Automatic GPS detection of your current city
• Manual search with city autocomplete

Free vs. Full Access
The free version lets you:
• See today’s sunrise, sunset, twilight, golden hour and blue hour
• Use notifications for today’s events

Upgrade via lifetime purchase to:
• Unlock the full calendar (past and future dates)
• Browse any date’s sunrise, sunset, golden and blue hour worldwide
• Plan trips, photo shoots and outdoor activities months in advance

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## Key features

- Sunrise and sunset times
- Golden and blue hour alerts
- Twilight times (civil, nautical, astronomical)
- Day length and daylight remaining
- Calendar for past and future dates
- Smart notifications for light events
- Automatic GPS location detection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $3.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Sunrise & Sunset Planner

### What is Sunrise & Sunset Planner?

Sunrise & Sunset Planner provides precise times for sunrise, sunset, twilight, golden hour, and blue hour for your current location. It also offers smart alerts and a calendar for planning around natural light.

### Is Sunrise & Sunset Planner free?

A free version is available, allowing you to see today's light times and use notifications for current events. Full access to the calendar and planning for any date worldwide requires an upgrade.

### What are the subscription options for Sunrise & Sunset Planner?

You can choose a monthly subscription for $0.99 or a yearly subscription for $3.99, which includes a 3-day free trial. You can cancel anytime.

### Does Sunrise & Sunset Planner have ads?

No, this app does not contain advertisements. The core functionality is free, with optional upgrades for advanced features.

### What devices is Sunrise & Sunset Planner available on?

Currently, Sunrise & Sunset Planner is supported on iPhone devices. The app was last updated on January 4, 2026.

### What is the age rating for Sunrise & Sunset Planner?

Sunrise & Sunset Planner has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It was released on December 2, 2025.

### How accurate are the light time predictions in Sunrise & Sunset Planner?

The app provides exact sunrise, sunset, and twilight times based on your location. It also offers live countdowns and dynamic backgrounds that reflect the current time of day.

### Can I plan for future dates with Sunrise & Sunset Planner?

The free version allows you to see today's light times. To access the full calendar for past and future dates worldwide, and to plan trips or photo shoots months in advance, you will need to upgrade to the full version.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-06-13

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-01-04

UI improvements

### 1.0 — 2025-12-03

No release notes.

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