# Sunset Predictions: Alpenglow

> Sunrise & Golden Hour Times

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id978589174](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id978589174)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id978589174`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andrew Yates
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,019 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2016-04-19
- **Size:** 175 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174)
- **Website:** [https://alpenglowapp.com](https://alpenglowapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://alpenglowapp.com/privacy](https://alpenglowapp.com/privacy)

## Description

Sunrise and sunset planning becomes effortless with Sunset Predictions: Alpenglow. It delivers precise times for Sunrise, Sunset, Golden Hour, Magic Hour, and Blue Hour, plus a forecast of light quality so you know not just when to go outside, but what light to expect. Whether you’re planning a photo shoot or chasing a perfect moment, Alpenglow helps you decide when the light will be worth it.

Key features include flexible reminder alarms, custom locations, quick date navigation, a sun-direction map, and an AR sun path to visualize the sun’s movement. Alpenglow uses an on-device forecast model that grows smarter with user field reports, while privacy stays on your device. Alpenglow Pro adds longer forecasts, smarter alarms, interactive forecast widgets, and more planning power.

## Rankings

- #40,853 — Overall
- #1 — sunsets
- #51 — visibility

## Review summary

Users largely praise Sunset Predictions for planning and its simple, all-in-one interface that’s especially valued by photographers. However, recurring complaints center on accuracy and reliability: times and forecasts frequently don’t match real conditions, location data can be wrong, and app bugs (including widget timing and notifications) are common. Several reviewers also dislike gating features behind a Pro subscription. Overall, the app is appreciated for planning and usability but remains hampered by inconsistent predictions and stability issues.

### Pros

- Excellent planning tool for photography; helps decide when to go out and plan shoots.
- Simple, easy-to-use interface that packs all sunset and sunrise data in one app.
- Great for photographers and sunset enthusiasts; easy to interpret.
- Provides comprehensive information in one place (times, percentages, etc.).

### Cons

- Predictions and times are frequently inaccurate or unreliable.
- Forecasts can change quickly and don’t always match actual conditions.
- Location data and location services often buggy or inaccurate.
- Bugs affecting accuracy and UI (e.g., erroneous sunrise times, unreliable notifications).
- Widgets and other features can be gated behind Pro, reducing value for free users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id978589174)