Shutter Sky vs Chase the Light

Shutter Sky is the ultimate weather assistant designed for photographers. Whether you're a professional or enthusiast, our app helps you plan the perfect shoot by analyzing weather conditions specifically for photography. Shutter Sky makes it easy to know when to go. KEY FEATURES - Shutter Score: Our custom algorithm gives a simple rating of shooting conditions from 0-100%, so you instantly know when to grab your camera - Light Quality Analysis: Detailed insights on light harshness, diffusion, and photography suitability - Optimal Timing: Shutter Sky lets you know when the best upcoming conditions are expected - Weather Impacts: See how cloud cover, temperature, wind and precipitation affect your photography - Location-Based Recommendations: Save your favorite shooting locations Why Photographers Love Shutter Sky Generic weather apps don't understand what photographers need. Shutter Sky eliminates the hassle of checking multiple apps and analyzing conditions manually to answer the simple question: is now a good time to go shoot? - Know exactly when light quality will be high - Plan landscape shoots when visibility is optimal - Save time and go only when conditions are worth it Download Shutter Sky today and never miss the perfect conditions again! SHUTTER SKY SUBSCRIPTION For optimized user experience, access to Shutter Sky requires a paid subscription after a 7-day free trial. All subscription tiers provide unlimited access to Shutter Sky's premium photographic weather condition forecasts. You can subscribe to the following plans: - 1 month - 12 months Due to the costs associated with retrieving realtime weather data, we are unable to offer a free tier at this time. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.  Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the selected plan.  Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be disabled by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Usage subject to Apple's standard End User License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Chase the Light is the essential tool for cinematographers, photographers, and anyone who lives for the magic of natural light. Know exactly when golden hour begins at your location — not just an approximation, but precise times calculated in real time from your GPS coordinates, today's date, and current weather conditions. THE MAGIC HOURS — PRECISELY TIMED Every cinematographer knows the best light lasts only minutes. Chase the Light calculates all 6 professional light phases for your exact location and date: - Astronomical Twilight — The sky begins to glow. Deep navy hues emerge. - Nautical Twilight — Rich indigo and violet tones. The horizon comes alive. - Blue Hour — Cool ethereal blue light. No shadows. Pure atmosphere. - Golden Hour — Warm, soft, directional light. The magic begins. - Civil Twilight — Soft warm glow. Long dramatic shadows. - Soft Light — Gentle diffused daylight. Flattering and cinematic. Each phase shows exact start and end times, precise duration in minutes, and a countdown to the next phase — all calculated for your specific location and the time of year. LIVE SUN TRACKING A real-time cinematic sun arc shows the sun's exact position in the sky right now. Watch it move. Know where it's heading. The arc updates every second with the sun's true altitude and azimuth for your coordinates. SUNRISE & SUNSET FORECASTS Not just the times — but what the light will actually look like. Cloud cover, weather conditions, and a Great/Good/Poor light quality rating tell you whether to set your alarm or sleep in. LIVE SATELLITE IMAGERY See the actual clouds over your region right now with live GOES satellite imagery. Know what's coming before you pack your gear. DEPARTURE REMINDERS Set notifications for exactly when you need to leave to reach your shooting location on time. Account for travel time and setup. Never miss the light because you left too late. GLOBAL LOCATION SEARCH Search any city or location worldwide. Planning a shoot in Iceland? Patagonia? The Sahara? Chase the Light works everywhere. REAL-TIME WEATHER Current conditions, temperature, cloud cover, humidity, wind speed, and a 24-hour forecast strip with golden and blue hour windows highlighted. Built by a cinematographer, for cinematographers. Because the best light only lasts minutes. Chase it.