# Ufloria: Sun & Shade Map — The best plants for your yard

> Yard sun and shade mapping for precise plant placement and recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by IAN LEE HRYDZIUSZKO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufloria-sun-and-shade-map/id6782964182 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IAN LEE HRYDZIUSZKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782964184)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 178 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufloria-sun-and-shade-map/id6782964182/reviews.md

## What is Ufloria?

Ufloria turns your yard into a science-grade sun-and-shade map — then tells you exactly what to plant where.

Most plant guides ask "how much sun does this spot get?" and expect you to guess. Ufloria computes it. Give it your address and it maps your whole yard automatically — your lot, buildings, and trees — then projects real shadows across every hour of the day and every season, using the same solar math behind professional solar tools. Prefer to build it by hand? You can do that too.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
• Set up your yard automatically from your address — or map it by hand over aerial imagery
• Identify any plant with your camera, then see where it fits your yard
• Watch shadows sweep across your yard through the day, like weather radar
• See a sun-hours heatmap: full sun, part sun, part shade, full shade — zone by zone
• Get recommendations matched to each zone's real sunlight and your USDA hardiness zone — including plants native to your area, with warnings for walnut toxicity, salt, and good companions
• Design your beds with custom plant palettes and ready-made garden styles
• See your yard come to life in 2.5D — and share it
• Account for tall trees, fences, and neighboring buildings that shade your beds

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Your yard stays on your device. No account required.

FREE & PREMIUM
Automatic setup, unlimited plant ID, the designer, and your first 5 plant matches are free. Upgrade to Premium — a one-time $9.99, no subscription — for the full sun-hours engine: the per-foot fit map for any plant, sun & shade zones across the season, the time-of-day shadow scrubber, and the complete ranked plant catalog.

Whether you're planning a garden bed, placing a tree, or figuring out why nothing grows in that one corner — Ufloria takes out the guesswork.

## Key features

- Yard mapping via hand or aerial imagery
- Dynamic shadow projection
- Sun-hours heatmap
- Zone-specific plant recommendations
- Accounts for obstructions like trees and fences
- Optional LiDAR-based yard setup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ufloria Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufloria-sun-and-shade-map/id6782964182/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool App!

*2026-07-17*

Really cool app to figure out what you can plant and where!

## Frequently asked questions about Ufloria

### What is Ufloria?

Ufloria is a lifestyle app that creates a science-grade sun and shade map of your yard. It uses solar math to project real shadows throughout the day and seasons, helping you decide exactly what to plant where.

### How does Ufloria map my yard?

You can map your yard by hand in a top-down view or trace it over aerial imagery. The app also offers an optional premium feature for automatic yard setup using LiDAR data.

### Does Ufloria provide plant recommendations?

Yes, Ufloria provides plant recommendations tailored to each zone's computed sunlight and your USDA hardiness zone. It accounts for factors like tall trees, fences, and neighboring buildings that might cast shadows.

### Is Ufloria free to use?

Ufloria is free to download and use with basic features. You can upgrade to premium for advanced features like automatic yard setup and the full sun-hours engine.

### What devices does Ufloria support?

Ufloria is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the provided data.

### How often is Ufloria updated?

The latest version of Ufloria is 1.1.1, which was last updated on July 16, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update cycle.

### Does Ufloria require an account?

No, Ufloria is designed with privacy in mind and does not require an account. Your yard data stays on your device.

### What is the age rating for Ufloria?

Ufloria has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in gardening and yard planning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-08-28

Ufloria maps the sun and shade across your yard, then shows you the best plants for every spot.

• Automatic setup — map your whole yard in minutes, free.
• See where sun and shade fall through the day and across the seasons.
• Plant recommendations for every bed, matched to your hardiness zone and sunlight.
• Design your beds and watch your yard come to life in 3D.
• Share a video or photo of your yard.

This update also fixes a bug where the "Share my yard" video could freeze on some phones, and redesigns the garden-bed tools — start with simple rectangles and ovals, plus a new Pull tool for freeform shapes.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-27

Ufloria 2.0 rebuilds the app around your real yard.

• Automatic setup — give your address and we map your whole yard (buildings, trees, beds) from LiDAR and aerial imagery.
• Where can it go? Pick a plant and see which of your beds suit it. Free for your first 5.
• Smarter recommendations (Premium) — thousands of plants matched to your zone, sun, and soil; see what's native to your area or filter to natives only; flagged for walnut toxicity, salt, and companions.
• A rebuilt designer with custom plant palettes and garden styles.
• Sharper building geometry and better tree detection.
• A shareable 2.5D view, and unlimited plant ID by camera.
• Smart recs: The right plants for your yard — zone, sun, soil — natives too
• Plant ID: Snap a photo, know your plant

Premium is a one-time $9.99 unlock — no subscription.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-16

Resolved leaf-off image fetch bug.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-14

MEASURE YOUR GARDEN BEDS WITH YOUR CAMERA. Point your iPhone at a bed, tap its corners, and Ufloria drops the real measured shape onto your yard map — no tape measure needed. Free for everyone.

Also in this update:
• Sun & shade mapping is dramatically faster — even on large properties
• Smarter yard scanning: buildings, trees, and waterfront lots all detect more accurately
• Make a shareable video of your yard coming to life — tag #UfloriaApp
• Fixes for plant placement, video recording, and plenty of small polish

### 1.0 — 2026-07-07

No release notes.

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