# Sunset Predictions: Alpenglow — Sunrise & Golden Hour Times > Sunrise and sunset quality forecasts for photographers and planners. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Yates.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Andrew Yates](https://appshunter.io/developer/407626114) - Category: Weather, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,990 App Store ratings · 266 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 143 MB - Languages: Australian English, Arabic, Asturian, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch and 25 more - Released: 2016-04-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174/reviews.md ## What is Sunset Predictions? Alpenglow helps you capture better sunrises and sunsets, not just the times, but the quality. Whether you’re planning a photography shoot or simply don’t want to miss a great sunrise or sunset, Alpenglow tells you when it’s worth going outside. Unlike other sunrise apps, Alpenglow combines accurate times with sunrise and sunset quality forecasts, so you know how good the light is expected to be before it happens. Key Features • Sunrise, Sunset, Golden Hour, Magic Hour & Blue Hour Times • Sunrise & Sunset Quality Forecasts, showing how good the light is expected to be • Flexible reminder alarms so you never miss a great moment • Custom locations to plan shoots and trips anywhere in the world • Quick date navigation with arrows or a calendar picker • Sun direction map showing where the sun rises and sets • Augmented reality sun path to visualize the sun’s movement • Live Activities to count down to upcoming events • Interactive Home Screen, Lock Screen & StandBy widgets • Apple Watch support, including complications • Light & Dark Mode and full Dynamic Type support Improve the forecasts Submit field reports after a sunrise or sunset — your reports help improve future color and quality forecasts for everyone. Alpenglow uses its own continuously evolving forecast model, designed specifically for predicting sunrise and sunset light quality. The model improves over time as more data and real-world reports are added. Available on all your Apple devices Alpenglow works across iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, so your forecasts are always close at hand. Alpenglow Pro Alpenglow is free to use, with optional Pro features for photographers and planners who want more control and foresight. With Alpenglow Pro, you can: • View quality forecasts up to 4 days ahead • Get forecast notifications when sunrise or sunset quality exceeds your threshold • Let Alpenglow automatically schedule alarms when a sunrise or sunset is worth catching • Unlock interactive forecast widgets • Access forecast Apple Watch complications • Use more accurate location and elevation data, processed entirely on-device • Quickly revisit recently searched locations • Customize the app with accent colors and alternative app icons • Share Pro features with Family Sharing Privacy-first by design Your location stays on your device and is never stored online. Alpenglow Pro subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://alpenglowapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://alpenglowapp.com/privacy ## Key features - Sunrise & Sunset Quality Forecasts - Golden Hour & Blue Hour Times - Flexible Reminder Alarms - Custom Location Planning - Augmented Reality Sun Path - Live Activities & Widgets - Apple Watch Support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month | | Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year | | Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year | | Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month | | Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month | | Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Sweet-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time | | Sweet-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time | | Coffee-Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time | | Coffee-Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time | | Sweet-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time | | Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time | | Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #118 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store) - #78 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store) ## What do users think of Sunset Predictions? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Accurate sunset/sunrise forecasts - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface - 💡 Customizable notifications and widgets - 🎨 Great for photography and capturing sunsets **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent and inaccurate forecasts - 🔒 Paywall for basic features - 🔋 Drains battery quickly - 🤔 Unclear metrics for sunset/sunrise quality **Commonly reported bugs** - Apple Watch complication not working consistently - Location services issues causing incorrect forecasts - Subscription issues with app not recognizing purchases **Most requested features** - Add moon rise and moon set times - Implement dark mode option - Improve accuracy of forecasts through better data sources - Allow users to submit feedback and field reports to improve predictions ## Recent user reviews (10 of 266) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Inaccurate *2026-08-13, version 11.3* Would be great if it worked. Said sunrise would be “great” and 75% so I got up super early, saw that it was really humid and foggy outside, decided to go with the app’s prediction anyway and don’t even see the sun because there’s so many clouds. The app must not take into account dew point which is probably the most important gauge? ### 5/5 — Cool app. *2026-08-06, version 11.3* I love this app. I like to know where the sun will be in the day. This helps me find shady spots. ### 5/5 — Best off *2026-08-06, version 11.3* Ciao ### 1/5 — Was good but now… *2026-08-03, version 11.3* Was once a great app for seeing where the sun was rising/setting. Now it’s a paid feature absolutely rubbish ### 5/5 — My Fav App *2026-07-31, version 11.3* Love this easy and fun way to watch for potentially great sunrises and sunsets! ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-07-15, version 11.2.7* This is a scam. So sad ### 4/5 — Awesome App *2026-07-08, version 11.2.6* I never review anything, but this app deserves it. I use it numerous times a day. Even the free version is great. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-06-07, version 11.2.5* This app is by far the best Sun prediction app I’ve ever used. Hats off to the developer for killing it with this update! As a landscape photographer, this app is as important to me as my tripod. Looking forward to using the new update. 💪🏻🙌🏻 ### 1/5 — cap *2026-06-07, version 11.2.4* it said good but it not good ### 4/5 — Excellent App! But One Issue… *2026-05-31, version 11.2.3* This is one of the best apps for sunrise and sunset for photography for the iPhone and iPad! Love how it factors in all of the aspects of the weather and location! I wish that I could say this for Apple TV 4K. The app loses my location after the recent update. Now all I have is questions of why it’s not factoring in. I don’t get this glitch in Apple TV 4K. Please help! ## Frequently asked questions about Sunset Predictions ### What does Sunset Predictions: Alpenglow do? This app helps you capture better sunrises and sunsets by predicting not just the times, but also the quality of the light. It's designed for photographers and planners who want to know how good the light is expected to be before they go out. ### What are the key features of Alpenglow? Key features include sunrise and sunset quality forecasts, times for golden hour, magic hour, and blue hour, flexible reminder alarms, custom location planning, augmented reality sun path visualization, and interactive widgets for home and lock screens. It also offers Apple Watch support. ### How much does Alpenglow cost? The app is free to use, offering core features for everyone. Optional Pro features are available through a subscription for users who want more advanced control and foresight, such as extended forecast horizons and automatic alarm scheduling. ### What devices is Alpenglow compatible with? Alpenglow is available across all Apple devices, including iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, ensuring your forecasts are accessible on your preferred device. ### How can I use Alpenglow for planning? You can use Alpenglow to plan photography shoots or trips by checking sunrise and sunset quality forecasts for custom locations up to four days in advance with the Pro subscription. The app also provides a sun direction map and augmented reality to visualize the sun's movement. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 11.3 — 2026-07-25 - New sun engine that improves the accuracy for sunrise/sunset times. - When selecting the current location button in the map, the app will now fetch your location and switch to it. Previously it would recenter on the existing location. - Polar Day/Night Improvements throughout. - Bug fixes ### 11.2.7 — 2026-07-03 A few bug fixes for the 10th anniversary release. This update celebrates Alpenglow’s 10th anniversary with one of the biggest releases in the app’s history. A NEW ALPENGLOW FORECAST MODEL • For the first time, Alpenglow’s forecasts are powered by its own proprietary model. • This means more reliable predictions, faster improvements, and the freedom to build features that weren’t possible before. This is a huge step for the app and lays the foundation for where Alpenglow goes next. INTERACTIVE FORECAST MAPS • Explore sunrise and sunset predictions directly on the map. • Pan around your region, zoom in on areas you care about, and quickly see where conditions look best. Whether you’re planning something local or chasing light further afield, this makes it much easier. • Available with Alpenglow Pro. FORECAST MAP WIDGETS • Forecast maps now come to your Home Screen. • The new map widgets show forecasts over your location with customizable zoom levels, so you can choose the view that works best for you. • Available with Alpenglow Pro. 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECASTS • Plan further ahead with forecasts up to a full week in advance. • Perfect for scouting shoots, planning trips, or just keeping an eye on the sky. A REDESIGNED MAP EXPERIENCE • The map experience has been reworked across the app. • Smoother controls, a cleaner interface, and easier switching between forecast and sun direction modes make it more powerful and more enjoyable to use. SUN ALIGNMENT IN AR • One of my favorite additions. • Point your phone at any spot between the sun paths in AR, and Alpenglow will tell you the date and time the sun aligns with that position. A whole new way to scout compositions and plan ahead. MORE IMPROVEMENTS • Current location widgets now update automatically as you travel • Widgets can rise in Smart Stacks as sunrise or sunset approaches • Yearly variation shown in Times view • Customizable times including Astronomical and Nautical • Option to disable elevation-adjusted times • Spotlight support for saved locations • Interactive Live Activities with Lock Screen actions • Dynamic Type improvements • General performance improvements and bug fixes THANK YOU Ten years ago, Alpenglow was a much smaller idea. This update brings in features I’ve wanted from the very beginning, and it feels especially meaningful to ship them as part of the 10th anniversary. Thank you to everyone who has downloaded the app, shared it, supported it, sent feedback, and helped keep it growing over the years. I really hope you enjoy this one. ### 11.2.6 — 2026-06-22 A few bug fixes for the 10th anniversary release. This update celebrates Alpenglow’s 10th anniversary with one of the biggest releases in the app’s history. A NEW ALPENGLOW FORECAST MODEL • For the first time, Alpenglow’s forecasts are powered by its own proprietary model. • This means more reliable predictions, faster improvements, and the freedom to build features that weren’t possible before. This is a huge step for the app and lays the foundation for where Alpenglow goes next. INTERACTIVE FORECAST MAPS • Explore sunrise and sunset predictions directly on the map. • Pan around your region, zoom in on areas you care about, and quickly see where conditions look best. Whether you’re planning something local or chasing light further afield, this makes it much easier. • Available with Alpenglow Pro. FORECAST MAP WIDGETS • Forecast maps now come to your Home Screen. • The new map widgets show forecasts over your location with customizable zoom levels, so you can choose the view that works best for you. • Available with Alpenglow Pro. 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECASTS • Plan further ahead with forecasts up to a full week in advance. • Perfect for scouting shoots, planning trips, or just keeping an eye on the sky. A REDESIGNED MAP EXPERIENCE • The map experience has been reworked across the app. • Smoother controls, a cleaner interface, and easier switching between forecast and sun direction modes make it more powerful and more enjoyable to use. SUN ALIGNMENT IN AR • One of my favorite additions. • Point your phone at any spot between the sun paths in AR, and Alpenglow will tell you the date and time the sun aligns with that position. A whole new way to scout compositions and plan ahead. MORE IMPROVEMENTS • Current location widgets now update automatically as you travel • Widgets can rise in Smart Stacks as sunrise or sunset approaches • Yearly variation shown in Times view • Customizable times including Astronomical and Nautical • Option to disable elevation-adjusted times • Spotlight support for saved locations • Interactive Live Activities with Lock Screen actions • Dynamic Type improvements • General performance improvements and bug fixes THANK YOU Ten years ago, Alpenglow was a much smaller idea. This update brings in features I’ve wanted from the very beginning, and it feels especially meaningful to ship them as part of the 10th anniversary. Thank you to everyone who has downloaded the app, shared it, supported it, sent feedback, and helped keep it growing over the years. I really hope you enjoy this one. ### 11.2.5 — 2026-06-07 This update celebrates Alpenglow’s 10th anniversary with one of the biggest releases in the app’s history. A NEW ALPENGLOW FORECAST MODEL • For the first time, Alpenglow’s forecasts are powered by its own proprietary model. • This means more reliable predictions, faster improvements, and the freedom to build features that weren’t possible before. This is a huge step for the app and lays the foundation for where Alpenglow goes next. INTERACTIVE FORECAST MAPS • Explore sunrise and sunset predictions directly on the map. • Pan around your region, zoom in on areas you care about, and quickly see where conditions look best. Whether you’re planning something local or chasing light further afield, this makes it much easier. • Available with Alpenglow Pro. FORECAST MAP WIDGETS • Forecast maps now come to your Home Screen. • The new map widgets show forecasts over your location with customizable zoom levels, so you can choose the view that works best for you. • Available with Alpenglow Pro. 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECASTS • Plan further ahead with forecasts up to a full week in advance. • Perfect for scouting shoots, planning trips, or just keeping an eye on the sky. A REDESIGNED MAP EXPERIENCE • The map experience has been reworked across the app. • Smoother controls, a cleaner interface, and easier switching between forecast and sun direction modes make it more powerful and more enjoyable to use. SUN ALIGNMENT IN AR • One of my favorite additions. • Point your phone at any spot between the sun paths in AR, and Alpenglow will tell you the date and time the sun aligns with that position. A whole new way to scout compositions and plan ahead. MORE IMPROVEMENTS • Current location widgets now update automatically as you travel • Widgets can rise in Smart Stacks as sunrise or sunset approaches • Yearly variation shown in Times view • Customizable times including Astronomical and Nautical • Option to disable elevation-adjusted times • Spotlight support for saved locations • Interactive Live Activities with Lock Screen actions • Dynamic Type improvements • General performance improvements and bug fixes THANK YOU Ten years ago, Alpenglow was a much smaller idea. This update brings in features I’ve wanted from the very beginning, and it feels especially meaningful to ship them as part of the 10th anniversary. Thank you to everyone who has downloaded the app, shared it, supported it, sent feedback, and helped keep it growing over the years. I really hope you enjoy this one. ### 11.2.4 — 2026-06-01 This update celebrates Alpenglow’s 10th anniversary with one of the biggest releases in the app’s history. A NEW ALPENGLOW FORECAST MODEL • For the first time, Alpenglow’s forecasts are powered by its own proprietary model. • This means more reliable predictions, faster improvements, and the freedom to build features that weren’t possible before. This is a huge step for the app and lays the foundation for where Alpenglow goes next. INTERACTIVE FORECAST MAPS • Explore sunrise and sunset predictions directly on the map. • Pan around your region, zoom in on areas you care about, and quickly see where conditions look best. Whether you’re planning something local or chasing light further afield, this makes it much easier. • Available with Alpenglow Pro. FORECAST MAP WIDGETS • Forecast maps now come to your Home Screen. • The new map widgets show forecasts over your location with customizable zoom levels, so you can choose the view that works best for you. • Available with Alpenglow Pro. 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECASTS • Plan further ahead with forecasts up to a full week in advance. • Perfect for scouting shoots, planning trips, or just keeping an eye on the sky. A REDESIGNED MAP EXPERIENCE • The map experience has been reworked across the app. • Smoother controls, a cleaner interface, and easier switching between forecast and sun direction modes make it more powerful and more enjoyable to use. SUN ALIGNMENT IN AR • One of my favorite additions. • Point your phone at any spot between the sun paths in AR, and Alpenglow will tell you the date and time the sun aligns with that position. A whole new way to scout compositions and plan ahead. MORE IMPROVEMENTS • Current location widgets now update automatically as you travel • Widgets can rise in Smart Stacks as sunrise or sunset approaches • Yearly variation shown in Times view • Customizable times including Astronomical and Nautical • Option to disable elevation-adjusted times • Spotlight support for saved locations • Interactive Live Activities with Lock Screen actions • Dynamic Type improvements • General performance improvements and bug fixes THANK YOU Ten years ago, Alpenglow was a much smaller idea. This update brings in features I’ve wanted from the very beginning, and it feels especially meaningful to ship them as part of the 10th anniversary. Thank you to everyone who has downloaded the app, shared it, supported it, sent feedback, and helped keep it growing over the years. 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