# Sunset Predictions vs GoldenHour

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoldenHour at 100% against Sunset Predictions's 48%. Sunset Predictions's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 12) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunset Predictions sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GoldenHour sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sunset Predictions holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunset Predictions has 2.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Sunset Predictions's written reviews are positive against 100% of GoldenHour's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sunset Predictions ships an update every 5 days, GoldenHour every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunset Predictions | GoldenHour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174/reviews)** | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldenhour-sun-tracker/id6755689721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Yates](https://appshunter.io/developer/407626114) | [Koren Salav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855580888) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunset Predictions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Weather, #129 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app predicts not only sunrise and sunset times but also the quality of light, helping photographers and enthusiasts plan their shoots. It offers detailed forecasts, customizable alerts, and augmented reality tools to visualize the sun's path.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Sweet-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sunset/sunrise forecasts
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Customizable notifications and widgets
- 🎨 Great for photography and capturing sunsets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and inaccurate forecasts
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Unclear metrics for sunset/sunrise quality

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch complication not working consistently
- Location services issues causing incorrect forecasts
- Subscription issues with app not recognizing purchases

**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


### GoldenHour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldenhour-sun-tracker/id6755689721)

This app helps photographers and outdoor enthusiasts find the best light for capturing sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and blue hour. It provides precise timing, sky quality forecasts, and planning tools to ensure you never miss the perfect moment.

**Highlights:** Sunrise & sunset timing, Golden hour & blue hour prediction, Sky quality forecast, Location-based planning, AR sun path visualization, Customizable alerts, Home & Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoldenHour Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| GoldenHour Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| GoldenHour Plus Yearly WinBack | $14.99 | per year |
| GoldenHour Plus Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunset Predictions free?

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

### Is GoldenHour free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sunset Predictions or GoldenHour?

Sunset Predictions is rated higher. Sunset Predictions averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while GoldenHour averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do Sunset Predictions or GoldenHour have ads?

Neither Sunset Predictions nor GoldenHour shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sunset Predictions or GoldenHour?

Sunset Predictions ships an update every 5 days, and GoldenHour every 9 days. Most recently, Sunset Predictions was updated on November 6, 2026 and GoldenHour on November 9, 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.*