# Sunset Countdown

> Calculates precise sunset and dusk times for outdoor activity planning. (iPhone/iPad app by Clint Johnson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-countdown/id473578332 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Clint Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/338641978)
- Category: Weather, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-countdown/id473578332/reviews.md

## What is Sunset Countdown?

The ultimate tool for everyone who enjoys being outside.

Schedule your outdoor activities with timing precision.  Sunset Countdown uses GPS to locate your position and then calculate the precise time for sunset and dusk.

This tool is excellent for
- Driving: determine when playground speeds are off

- Hiking: determine how many hours are left before sunset

- Office work: know how much sunlight you have after work

- Camping: determine how many hours of sunlight are left

- Biking: know how much time is left before you must turn back

- Outdoor sports: schedule how long your activities can last

- Picnic: plan how long your picnic can last

- Running: plan how long your run can last.  know when it's time to turn back

- and almost any other outdoor activity

## Key features

- GPS-based sunset calculation
- Precise dusk timing
- Outdoor activity scheduling
- Daylight remaining estimation
- Location-aware planning

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertisement free upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-countdown/id473578332/reviews.md

### 1/5 — DEADWARE! Delete from App Store!

*2016-01-17*

This nonfunctional app hasn't been updated in two years.

In just the last month alone, I probably downloaded at least half a dozen apps for my brand-new iPhone 6S Plus that turned out, upon installation, to either not load, or not function.

Apple should remove records in the App Store database 90 days after the first reviewer notices that any app no longer works. 

A "Report as Not Functioning" checkbox in the App Store Reviews section might help expedite this process.

Otherwise, nonworking apps continue to waste time for Apple's customers around the world.

If the developer doesn't respond after six months, Apple should then release the source code as public domain so that others can take the simple steps required to fix outdated but nevertheless useful applications.

If I turn out to be wrong about this particular app, I will revise my review. Nevertheless, as an Apple Developer Connection member myself since 2001, I don't have much patience left for other developers who fail to update their apps, or even their App Store database records.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2015-12-14*

Just shows a message that says  could not load information.

Should be removed from the repository so it doesn't waste peoples time.

It also asks for location information all the time not just when it's running with no explanation.

### 5/5 — I really like it

*2013-08-30*

Helpful & gives pertinent information in a way that is very easy to see & understand

### 5/5 — Precisely awesome!

*2013-07-13*

Simple. Elegant. Great UI and has helped me multiple places flawlessly!
Thank you!

### 4/5 — Useful

*2013-05-12*

It's nice to know exactly how long I have before the Sabbath and Holy Das start or end.

### 5/5 — Monthly view

*2013-04-21, version 1.2.6*

Good product but a monthly view would be good feature - people using to monitor solar power against hours of sunlight .

### 4/5 — Tres interessant

*2013-03-18, version 1.2.6*

Simple et pratique

### 5/5 — Spot on! 👍👍👍👍👍

*2013-01-14, version 1.2.4*

Great for looking quickly at local sunset times. Ideal for walks, days out or even of you're just in the garden. 
Cracking little app 😄

### 1/5 — Won't work

*2012-11-29*

The app looks good but every time I start it up it force quits itself a second after it loads

### 1/5 — Data incorrect

*2012-09-25*

I wanted to love this app.  I love it's elegant simplicity . I also really like that it shows dusk too- most apps like this don't.  It didn't try to be a Swiss Army knife - focus on one thing…BUT that said it has to do that one thing perfectly.  I recently discovered it was off by about 25 mins for my location! That's pretty significant since I use it for  bike rides.   

I hoping for a fix but until then it's of no use.  I wrote developer on this as well.

## Frequently asked questions about Sunset Countdown

### What is Sunset Countdown?

Sunset Countdown is a tool that uses your GPS location to calculate the precise time of sunset and dusk, helping you schedule outdoor activities.

### How accurate is Sunset Countdown?

The app calculates precise sunset and dusk times based on your GPS location. However, user reviews indicate a low rating of 2.3 stars from 3 ratings, suggesting potential issues with accuracy or user satisfaction.

### Is Sunset Countdown free to use?

Yes, Sunset Countdown is available for free. It also offers in-app purchases, though details on what these purchases entail are not provided.

### Does Sunset Countdown have ads?

No, Sunset Countdown does not contain advertisements. This means your experience will not be interrupted by ads.

### What devices support Sunset Countdown?

Sunset Countdown is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on May 27, 2020, with version 2.0.1.

### What is the age rating for Sunset Countdown?

Sunset Countdown has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Sunset Countdown updated?

The app was last updated on May 27, 2020. Given this update history, it may not be receiving frequent new features or bug fixes.

### What do users think of Sunset Countdown?

Based on the available data, Sunset Countdown has a rating of 2.3 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a generally negative user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2020-05-27

Tweaked time display to be right justified for sunrise and sunset

### 2.0 — 2020-05-17

* Improved animations
* New algorithm for sunrise and sunset
* Improved support for manual location entry

### 1.32 — 2013-08-31

Fixing a bug when unable to determine city.

### 1.31 — 2013-07-31

Fixing issue with advertisement removal

### 1.3 — 2013-07-18

- Added ability to remove advertisements
- Additional languages

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All apps by Clint Johnson: https://appshunter.io/developer/338641978

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*
