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Sunlitt: Follow the path of the sun and shadows anywhere in the world

Whether for photography, architecture, or planning a leisurely afternoon, Sunlitt uses augmented reality to predict the sun's position and shadow projection on any date and location.

Understanding the sun's path and how shadows are projected is essential for various activities, from planning an architectural project to choosing the ideal setting for photography. Sunlitt simplifies this task through an elegant and intuitive interface, allowing you to track the sun's path in real time or predict its exact position on any date and geographical location, even without internet access.

The great advantage of this application lies in the effective use of Augmented Reality. By pointing the iPhone at the sky, the user visualizes the solar trail projected onto the real image, making it easier to choose the perfect moment to capture an image or to check the solar exposure of an object. The shadow map is another powerful tool, which helps predict how light interacts with buildings and other obstacles throughout the day.

For photography and video enthusiasts, Sunlitt serves as a valuable assistant, offering accurate data on so-called "magic hours," such as the "golden hour" and the "blue hour" (both around sunrise and sunset). Furthermore, the app seamlessly integrates with the Apple ecosystem, providing detailed widgets for the lock screen and Apple Watch.

Recognized for its excellence in design and user experience, Sunlitt works entirely offline, making it ideal for explorers in remote areas. The app is available for free on the App Store, with an optional Pro version that unlocks advanced features such as integrated weather forecasts and detailed astronomical events.

Augmented Reality (AR)...With Sunlitt’s AR mode, you can see how sunlight moves through your actual surroundings. Walk around and visualize where the sun will rise, how it will travel across the sky, and where shadows will fall — not just today, but for any date or season.

It’s ideal for checking natural light through windows, planning shade in your garden, or scouting outdoor shots — all from your iPhone or iPad. 

Shadow Map...Visualize how shadows move through space, hour by hour and season by season. With Sunlitt’s Shadow Map, you can see how buildings, streets, and city blocks cast shadows at any time and date.

It’s ideal for planning natural light in dense urban areas — whether you’re designing a space, photographing architecture, or just checking when your balcony gets sun.

Landform Shadows...With Sunlitt’s new Landform Shadows, you can explore how natural terrain — like mountains, hills, and valleys — affects light and shade across the day and through the seasons.

It’s a powerful tool for architects working in complex environments, filmmakers scouting outdoor locations, or anyone planning with sunlight in real-world landscapes.

Solar info, even offline...Sunlitt provides accurate, location-based timings for major solar events, including sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, first light, and last light.

Most features, including solar event timings, work even without an internet connection—so you can plan sun paths, check shadows, and view sun event times anywhere, even off-grid.

Widgets, Live Activities & more...Stay in sync with the sun — without even opening the app.

Sunlitt puts the sun’s key moments where you need them: on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and wrist.

Moreover, you can track golden hour and blue hour as they happen with Live Activity. Or check your Apple Watch for sun position and key sun events — quick, clear, and always in sync.

Sunlitt is a popular solar tracking app, used by over 200,000 people, that helps photographers, architects, and enthusiasts visualize the sun's position and project shadows in real time using Augmented Reality (AR). Available for Apple devices, it maps the sun's path, golden hours, and shadows for any location and date.

Key features of Sunlitt:

Augmented Reality (AR): Overlays the sun's path and shadows onto the camera view, useful even on cloudy days.

Shadow Prediction: Allows you to plan photo shoots or events by anticipating the exact position of shadows.

Solar Events: Provides accurate times for sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, and twilight.

3D Exploration: Includes a 3D sun dial and maps (satellite, relief) to track the sun's movement throughout the year.

Apple Devices: Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

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