AR Sun Tracker
Point your iPhone at the sky and see the sun's exact path in AR — for any date, any time, in your real surroundings.
Plan natural light through windows, shade in your garden, or scout outdoor shots without leaving your couch.
AR Sun Tracker
See the Sun's path & position. Anywhere, any date.
Chase the light. Capture the moment.
Visualize the Sun's path in AR. Plan perfect photos, real estate viewings, gardens and solar installations. Track shadows and sunlight for any date, anywhere in the world.
4.8 · US App Store
Realistic Shadow Mapping
See realistic 3D shadows cast by mapped buildings at any time of day, in any season.
Terrain Shadows
See realistic 3D shadows cast by hills, ridges and valleys as the sun moves across the day — not just a static shaded-relief map.
Building Shadow Simulator
Preview planned buildings before they go up and see exactly how they'll change light and shadow in nearby streets, parks, and apartments.
Street View Sun Path
Overlay the sun’s path on a Street View panorama to scout the light at a distant location before you visit.
Sun Times & Position Data
All the sun data you need for any date and location: times for sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, and every twilight phase — plus azimuth, elevation, shadow ratio, and total day length.
Cloud & Weather Forecast
Hourly cloud cover layered with sun position data — spot the clearest window for shooting, planning, or just catching a perfect sunrise.
Home Screen Widgets
Live sun data from your home screen — track current elevation, azimuth, and shadow ratio, or check today's sunrise, sunset, and key light times at a glance.
Solar Alarms
Set an alarm or notification for sunrise, sunset and other sun events, tailored to the moments you want to catch.
Solar Info for Buildings
Tap a mapped building to explore its roof area, potential panel capacity and estimated annual sunshine.
Resources
Plan with sunlight context
Start with a practical guide or learn the solar-position terms behind SunCast's AR, map, shadow and timing tools.
Check apartment sunlight
A viewing checklist for windows, seasonal sun and nearby building shadows.
Read moreSimulate building shadows
Plan shadow impact from a wall, extension, garage or proposed building mass.
Read moreSun azimuth and elevation
Learn the compass direction and sky angle numbers behind sunlight planning.
Read moreGolden hour vs blue hour
Compare warm low-angle light with cooler twilight for photo planning.
Read more Solutions
Who is SunCast for?
For Photographers
Plan shoots around sun direction, golden hour and blue hour. See where the sun will sit in your frame and when shadows cross the scene on any date.
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For Filmmakers
Plan exterior shoots with sun paths, building shadows and golden-hour times. Scout the light on your shoot date before the crew arrives.
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For Architects & Renovators
Explore building shadows with SunCast Construction Mode. Compare an extension’s dimensions, orientation and seasonal sunlight before you build.
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Home Buyers & Estate Agents
Check a property’s seasonal sunlight before buying, or plan listing photography and viewings around its best light.
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For Gardeners
Find out which beds get full sun, part shade or shade, and how that changes between spring and midsummer, before you decide where each plant goes.
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For Hikers & Campers
See when a ridge will shade your campsite, where the sun will rise over the skyline and which slope gets the first light, for any route and date.
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What our users say
A must have for any photographer
Such a useful app for planning shoots! I use it to figure out where the light will hit, and it’s super accurate. The AR view is awesome, and it’s saved me plenty of guesswork when chasing golden hour. Simple, reliable, and a must have if you care about good light.
nakedgreed So helpful
I love how this app simplifies setting a routine of being out in the light of the sun at the most optimal times of the day! Best app on my phone currently!
danicaslow Super useful
Used it while checking apartments and it was surprisingly helpful to see how sunlight would hit the rooms.
The Sun makes me happy, this app makes me happier ☀️🤩
I absolutely love SunCast! I use it here in Australia, around Bondi, and it has become one of those apps I didn’t realise I needed until I had it. … The visualisation is fantastic, it’s easy to use, and it’s surprisingly accurate. A genuinely brilliant app — practical, clever and beautifully useful. Highly recommended!
Lillat ✨ Sun and shadow
Very good for finding the right place for photovoltaic panels.
engineer of metal Photographer approved
I only really need the app when I’m at a gig and need to plan my shot, but it has worked amazingly for that purpose! I can see where the sun will be when I’ll be taking photos and plan accordingly. Super simple and easy to use.
theonewhogooof Plus for plants
Great app, I’m so glad it exists.
MeekFairy Great app
Soy arquitecto y, para mi profesión, el movimiento aparente del sol es importante.
CeduardoR Handy for planning outside time
Handy when planning hikes or picnics. I can see where shade will be.
Nice app
I like it.
Darío luzon
Necessary application for professional photographers
Golden hour, blue hour, shadow direction, sunrise and sunset… You can even plan ahead for another city and a future date. It’s cost-effective for photography trips.
Devrim Daycan Actually helped my plants
Showed me the sun patterns in my yard so I could place plants smarter. They're already doing better.
frozen.bubble Best app to have
This is the only app one really needs on a phone.
olivier-olivier Great for planning shoots!
Helps a lot with planning shoots. I can check light direction before heading out, which saves time.
Easy and super useful
It’s really helping me to figure out a solar panel setup for my garden. Worth the money.
Ruwii Really nice tool for many things
Have been using it to plan my garden and it works great.
Nomadicdna1984 Just what I needed
It does all that it needs to do. I had been looking for this. Great!
GerNob82 house-hunter
Helpful when viewing places
TamasQQ Good job!!!
Amazing.
Mg tongue Très bien
Rien à redire. Fonctionne très bien.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is SunCast?
SunCast is a sun tracking app for iPhone and iPad. See where the sun will be three ways: live in AR by pointing your phone at the sky, on a 3D shadow map of any place in the world, and in a detailed timetable of sun times and position data — including azimuth, elevation, shadow ratio, golden hour, and every twilight phase.
How do I get started?
Download SunCast from the App Store and grant location access. For the AR view, you'll also need camera access — then just point your phone at the sky to see the sun's path overlaid on your real surroundings. Use the 3D map to plan from anywhere in the world, or the timetable for detailed sun times and position data.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Choose the annual Pro plan and you get a 7-day free trial — cancel anytime during the trial at no charge.
What devices does SunCast support?
SunCast runs on iPhone and iPad.
SunCast — AR Sun TrackerTrack the Sun's Path & Position. Anywhere, any date.
Join photographers, architects, solar professionals and gardeners worldwide.
- AR Sun Tracking
- Shadow Map
- Golden Hour Times
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