- “Will the new flat be sunny in February?”
- “When will the church be lit from the side?”
- “Does the herb garden get enough afternoon sun?”
- “Where will the shadow of the oak fall at dinnertime?”
SunCast answers — for any place, any date you can name.
Last updated: July 14, 2026
ContactAbout SunCast
SunCast is an iPhone and iPad sun-tracking app for planning real-world light. It shows the sun path in live AR, visualizes building and terrain shadows on a 3D map, and gives precise sun times including sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, twilight phases, azimuth, and elevation for any place and date.
Whether you're checking out an apartment, planning a photoshoot, or looking for the sunniest spot in the garden, SunCast helps plan around real light for any place on Earth and any date you can name.
By the Numbers
App Store metrics checked July 14, 2026.
Feature Highlights
- Live AR view — see the sun's path overlaid on real surroundings through the camera
- 3D shadow map — visualize sunlight direction and cast shadows for any place on Earth
- Timetable — sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, all twilight phases, azimuth and elevation
- Any location, any date — plan for anywhere in the world, past or future
- Construction mode — place virtual buildings on the 3D map and see exactly how they'll cast shadows, before they're built
- Weather integration — real-time cloud coverage and weather forecast
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for at-a-glance sun times
Who's it for
For Photographers
Plan photo shoots with confidence. See exactly when and where light will hit your scene — golden hour, blue hour, every twilight phase — for any location and any date.
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For Home Hunters
Check the sunlight before you sign. See exactly how much sun any apartment or house gets — morning, afternoon, winter, summer — before you commit.
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For Gardeners
See exactly how the sun moves across your garden — by hour, by season — so every plant lands where it will thrive, not struggle.
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For Hikers & Campers
Plan hikes and campsites with the sun on your side. See where the sun will rise, where shade will fall, and which side of the ridge to camp on — for any trail, any day.
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Free
SunCast
Everything you need to track the sun, right out of the box.
- Live AR sun tracking
- Sunlight direction visualization
- Full sun timetable — golden hour, twilight phases & more
- Real-time weather & cloud coverage
Pro
SunCast Pro
Advanced tools for professionals and power users.
- 3D shade maps — real terrain shadows for any place on Earth
- Construction mode — model future buildings and preview their shadows
- Any location, any date — plan anywhere in the world, past or future
- Time travel — scrub through an entire day and watch shadows move in real time
7-day free trial included with annual subscription.
