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248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
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Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to the photographer's ephemeris or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 248+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top The Photographer's Ephemeris Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Photographer's EphemerisThe Photographer's Ephemeris$9.994.8★ (1.6K)NoYesOct 2026
2Ephemeris: Photo Planner AREphemeris: Photo Planner ARFree4.6★ (1.3K)NoYesOct 2026
3Photographer's Ephemeris 3DPhotographer's Ephemeris 3D$11.994.2★ (250)NoNoOct 2026
4The Freelance PhotographerThe Freelance PhotographerFree5.0★ (28)NoNoOct 2026
5Magic HourMagic HourFree4.8★ (5.2K)NoYesOct 2026
6PhotoPillsPhotoPills$10.994.7★ (1.5K)NoNoOct 2026
7Photographer’s CompanionPhotographer’s CompanionFree—NoYesOct 2026
8Unseen - Explore the sceneryUnseen - Explore the sceneryFree—YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for The Photographer's Ephemeris

The Photographer's Ephemeris#1

The Photographer's Ephemeris by Crookneck Consulting LLC

It's all about the light
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(1.6K ratings)
$9.99In-App Purchases
#62in Photo & Video
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Plan outdoor photography shoots with this map-centric calculator for sun, moon, and Milky Way positions. Visualize light direction, plan celestial alignments, and scout locations with augmented reality. Features offline maps and detailed celestial event data.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent planning tool
  • 🌄 Accurate sun/moon tracking
  • 📍 Useful location-based features
  • 🔍 Detailed information for photographers
  • 🎨 Helps create better photos

Room to Improve

  • 🤯 Steep learning curve
  • 🔍 Difficult to use interface
  • 🔌 Skyfire feature not reliable
  • 🗺️ Mapping issues in some areas
  • 🔒 Subscription model for some features
Ephemeris: Photo Planner AR#2

Ephemeris: Photo Planner AR by Vito Technology Inc.

Plan Sun, Moon & Sky Photos
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(1.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Plan and visualize the exact positions of the Sun, Moon, and Milky Way for stunning photography. Predict sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and twilight times with AR previews and a time machine feature. Never miss the perfect shot with timely reminders.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate data
  • 💡 Useful for photographers and stargazers
  • 👍 Clear interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compass and AR mode issues
  • 🔧 Needs better instructions and tutorials
  • 🔔 Constant notifications for other apps
  • 🔒 Subscription-based model with auto-renewal
Photographer's Ephemeris 3D#3

Photographer's Ephemeris 3D by Crookneck Consulting LLC

Mountain Light, Day and Night
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.2😐(250 ratings)
$11.99
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Visualize natural light on terrain for outdoor and night photographers. Simulate sunlight, moonlight, and the Milky Way in 3D with realistic topography. Plan your shots with detailed timelines and controls for precise light prediction.

What We Love

  • 💡 Invaluable for field planning
  • 💡 Helps visualize star alignment
  • 💡 Useful for planning night photography
  • 💡 Great for scouting locations
  • 💡 Simulates shadows accurately
  • 💡 Worth the price for some
  • 💡 Incredible for light simulation
  • 💡 Precise lens planning
  • 💡 Accurate visualization
  • 💡 Exceptional tool for planning
  • 💡 Good addition to TPE family

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy navigation
  • 🐛 No satellite imagery
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Unclear current location
  • 🐛 Moonlight too dark
  • 🐛 Looks abandoned
  • 🐛 Low resolution map
  • 🐛 No shadows shown
  • 🐛 Unsuitable for cities
  • 🐛 Poor usability
  • 🐛 Blurry map on zoom
  • 🐛 Inaccurate map details
  • 🐛 Difficult to understand
  • 🐛 Original version easier
  • 🐛 Place names incorrect
  • 🐛 Nothing makes sense
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Mushy light simulation
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🐛 Unusable in cities
  • 🐛 Poor map detail
  • 🐛 Fiddly and difficult
  • 🐛 No satellite view
  • 🐛 Pin size scaling issues
  • 🐛 Search buttons broken
  • 🐛 Hard to use
  • 🐛 Missing features
  • 🐛 Search function broken on iPad
  • 🐛 Locations difficult to find
  • 🐛 Map material unusable
  • 🐛 Buggy and slow
  • 🐛 Tilt slider issues
  • 🐛 Elevation slider issues
  • 🐛 Map loses focus on zoom
  • 🐛 Not easy to use
  • 🐛 Confusing UI
  • 🐛 Unresponsive interface

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FAQ about The Photographer's Ephemeris

What are the best the photographer's ephemeris apps for iPhone?
The Photographer's Ephemeris tops our the photographer's ephemeris apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.6K App Store ratings, and it's priced at $9.99.
Yes — 17 of the top the photographer's ephemeris apps we rank are free to download, including Ephemeris: Photo Planner AR and The Freelance Photographer.
The Photographer's Ephemeris has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ the photographer's ephemeris apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.