Best Golden Hour & Blue Hour Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good golden hour & blue hour apps. We benchmark 246+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Golden Hour & Blue Hour Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Golden Hour & Blue HourGolden Hour & Blue HourFree3.0★ (2)YesNoOct 2026
2Golden Hour CalculatorGolden Hour CalculatorFree4.6★ (78)NoYesOct 2026
3Golden HourGolden HourFree4.7★ (399)NoYesNov 2026
4Golden Hour — Photo PlannerGolden Hour — Photo PlannerFree4.5★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
5Golden Hour - Photo AssistantGolden Hour - Photo AssistantFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Magic HourMagic HourFree4.8★ (5.2K)NoYesNov 2026
7Golden Hour AppGolden Hour AppFree5.0★ (7)NoYesOct 2026
8Solar Arc: Golden Hour TrackerSolar Arc: Golden Hour TrackerFree4.6★ (30)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Golden Hour & Blue Hour

3.0(2 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app helps photographers find the best times for golden and blue hour shots. It provides sunrise/sunset quality predictions, hour timings, and location-based searches. Receive reminders and view sample photos to plan your perfect photo sessions.

Golden Hour Calculator#2

Golden Hour Calculator by Christopher Kreymborg

Magic hour photography times
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.6(78 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps photographers find the optimal times for capturing magical light. It provides accurate timings for golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, and sunset, with customizable notifications and the ability to save favorite locations.

Golden Hour#3

Golden Hour by Applorium Ltd

Magic Sunset, Sunrise Tracker
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(399 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Great for photographers
  • 👍 Clean UI, no ads
  • 👍 Accurate golden hour times
  • 👍 Works well on watch (sometimes)
  • 👍 Good value for price
  • 👍 Minimalist design

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App not opening/loading
  • 🐛 Errors after update
  • 🐛 Location search broken
  • 🐛 Inaccurate weather
  • 🐛 Not optimized for iPhone SE/X
  • 🐛 Widget shows 00:00
  • 🐛 Basic and not worth the cost
  • 🐛 Can't change location/date easily

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FAQ about Golden Hour & Blue Hour

What are the best golden hour & blue hour apps for iPhone?
Golden Hour & Blue Hour tops our golden hour & blue hour apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top golden hour & blue hour apps we rank are free to download, including Golden Hour & Blue Hour and Golden Hour Calculator.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ golden hour & blue hour apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.