# Golden Hour vs Findlen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Findlen at 100% against Golden Hour's 49%. Findlen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Golden Hour's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (398 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golden Hour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Findlen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Findlen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golden Hour has 398 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Golden Hour's written reviews are positive against 100% of Findlen's.

Golden Hour ships an update every 2 months, Findlen every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golden Hour | Findlen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour/id1148036991/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findlen/id6761296853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **398** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Vaaryan Interfaces](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888734936) |

## What reviewers say

### Golden Hour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-hour/id1148036991)

Find the optimal times for photography with the best natural light based on your chosen location and date. It also provides sun positions and offers a convenient watch app for real-time golden hour information.

**Highlights:** Optimal light time calculation, Sun position data, Location and date specific, Watch app integration, Gorgeous light for pictures

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for photographers
- 👍 Clean UI, no ads
- 👍 Accurate golden hour times
- 👍 Works well on watch (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not opening/loading
- 🐛 Errors after update
- 🐛 Location search broken
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather
- 🐛 Not optimized for iPhone SE/X

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening
- App not loading on watch
- Unknown error message on launch
- App crashes after update
- Search for other locations broken (time zone issue)

**Requested features**

- Add blue hour timeframes
- Add labels for map lines
- Add option to save last location
- Add live wallpapers
- Add diagram for shots


### Findlen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findlen/id6761296853)

Connect with professional photographers and creators for events and projects. Explore portfolios, book talent, and manage collaborations. Creators can showcase their work and find new opportunities.

**Highlights:** Discover photographers by location and specialty, View creator portfolios and past work, Book creators for events and projects, Manage bookings and schedules, Direct communication with creators, Build and showcase professional portfolios

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Findlen Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Findlen Pro Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golden Hour free?

Golden Hour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Findlen free?

Findlen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Golden Hour or Findlen?

Findlen is rated higher. Golden Hour averages 4.7 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while Findlen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Golden Hour or Findlen have ads?

Neither Golden Hour nor Findlen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golden Hour or Findlen?

Golden Hour ships an update every 2 months, and Findlen every 3 months. Most recently, Golden Hour was updated on November 2, 2026 and Findlen on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*