Alpenglow: Sunset Prediction Reviews

by HiloHawaiian

Aplenglow simply isn’t at all accurate at predicting the necessary cloud formations for picturesque sunrises and sunsets. It very often predicts good or better conditions when there isn’t a cloud in the sky. Alpenglow is useful for exact sunrise/sunset times, but many weather apps include it as well. You’re much better off learning to do it yourself by scanning the Nation Weather Service forecast website & AccuWeather, plus learning through experience what typically happens in your area in terms of cloud formation and wind patterns. If you’re traveling to an unfamiliar area, check the NWS site and a few weather Apps to get a sense of the local cloud/overcast predictions in the AM & PM on location. Local TV station’s weather forecasts can give you insight into what typically happens at various times in any given area.

by Eastside Willy

For the last few weeks I have only been able to view the current day’s sunset forecast. I guess I could view that mornings sunrise forecast but then I’d have to wake up before sunrise to look at an app to tell me if the sunrise will be good when I could just get up and look out the window. I gave two stars because it was a pretty decent app when you could check the next morning forecast the night before and make plans for potential sunrise photos.

by Rock1bono

It does different things all the time. I find it be very inaccurate perhaps I don’t know how to use it but I’ll look for the sunset information and even when it rarely says good…. it’s bad or vice a versa. I find it very in inaccurate but like I said in the description it does help and it is better than nothing but I’m not a fan.. perhaps you have to pay big money to get the good features I don’t know. I use the free version

by Josh Lyman

It seems like the person/team behind Alpenglow put a lot of effort and research into their methodology, but unfortunately it just doesn’t work. None of it: 1) Alpenglow - I don’t get alerts for the threshold I set. When I tap the widget for the day’s forecast it takes me to a forecast from whenever it was the last time I opened Alpenglow . I would care less about the second point if the first worked properly - and I pay for this version. And 2) the forecasts themselves. The only ones consistently nailed are obvious rainy/overcast times. Too often there’s a spectacular event on a 20-30% predictor, and too often a dud on the higher ends. I know it’s still a bit of a crapshoot in predicting, but isn’t the whole point in having a methodology that is BETTER than a crapshoot? This ain’t it. At least for the midwest. Maybe this works better out West when there are fewer meteorological factors or something.

by Haff713

Alpenglow is a good idea, but when one widget shows one set of times and another one has a different set of times, you have to wonder what’s really going on.
It showed the next event for me was blue hour at 9:43 PM. That was at 5:30 AM, before sunrise and the time for that blue hour would be 3-4 hours after sunset, so I wouldn’t call it accurate

by Buck47

Alpenglow does not work as advertised. I purchased a life membership, I am now questioning my decision. Alpenglow does not change automatically when I travel to the new location, it claims it will but doesn't. What is worse, it misses good sunset alerts. Tonight we had a great sunset, there was no alert on Alpenglow . Think twice before investing in Alpenglow .

by James Baxter

The complication has been buggy from its inception. The developer responded to one of my previous reviews by requesting more info—which I provided, and he never wrote back or even acknowledged my fairly detailed feedback.

by Usound

Layout is nice but there's no way to reset the location on the map to where you are. If you move the pin, you have no way of quickly resetting your location.

by Kghbhfvjvc

Your app is awesome! I use it every day to check the sunset quality. I think you should make the blue hour when the sun is between 4 and 8° below the horizon, that way the blue hour will have a little more time. I also think you should add times for first light and nightfall, when the sun is 18° below the horizon, this will be useful for Astro photographers. Other than that, it's an amazing app!

by Mississippi Girl Jenny

One of my all time favorite things to do is watch the sunset. I live a 1/2 block from the beach so it equals a nice walk in the evenings. When it comes to sunrise, I’m just not a morning person. I enjoy Alpenglow because it helps me to know if it’s worth getting up for in the morning. The new design is really pretty. I love how it breaks every part of the sunrises and sunsets down. You can’t get better than Alpenglow. Highly recommend!

by Alexanderdjr

Alpenglow is incredible. Seriously love it!

by Scotththomas

I’ve always been enchanted with the golden hours of the day. Alpenglow helps me to do that in a simple and accurate way. Thanks!

by Tibb12

I love what Alpenglow has to offer in the free version. A lot of thought went into it, and I appreciate the different features!

by Bluegrassfoothills

I get excited for my sunset notifications every day and as a photographer it’s genius. And to be so sweet it’s very reasonably priced to upgrade to pro!

by Gs19701234

Got a “great” sunrise alert from this app - and was skeptical, but went at 5am and Alpenglow nailed one of the best sunrises I have even seen. Absolutely nailed it!

Can’t wait for next great alert!

Also love the new multiple day forecast option!

by Vbundt

Just started using Alpenglow in two different locations. It has been “ right on” every time! Got the most wonderful sunset last night due to following Alpenglow which said it would be very good and it was Fabulous!

by Todd Dangit

I was going back and forth between Alpenglow and the SolarWatch one. And while they’re both good apps, this one gave you the golden hour for free. I also like the interface more personally. I ended up buying the lifetime pro just to support the good work.

by Parker Hollis

I originally used it for watching the sunset when nights turn into mornings and wanted to catch the sunrise with my friends. I've since become a photographer and always understood golden light. I open Alpenglow twice a day.

by Printgeek75

This was exactly what I wanted, a no-nonsense sunrise/sunset forecast. The free version is totally usable, but plus and pro tiers are reasonable, and well worth it. Too many mornings I would roll out of bed and see the last glimmer of golden light in my bedroom, now I have an alert for when it'll be photo worthy! Awesome app!

by Wojomojo133

I’m a photographer and when I’m planning where I’m going to shoot Alpenglow is imperative. Being able to gauge sunrise and sunset quality before I decide on a location is critical if I only have a few days at a location. I couldn’t recommend Alpenglow more highly.

by Bpants10

I really wish this was the tell all app that tells you sunsets and sunrises are going to
be weak or amazing. In my experience since the 6 months I’ve had Alpenglow, I’ve had nothing but inaccuracy. Mother Nature is far more powerful than “scientists or weather forecasters”. Every sunrise or sunset has been completely different than what described on Alpenglow. So brace yourself for the unexpected. It’s always an adventure chasing the rise or set.

by RyGuy36

Alpenglow is simple and great. But, seeing as it's an app all about time (of day), I really liked having it on my Apple Watch, but it seems the watch app has been taken away. What gives?

by Jwachen

It’s a good app, accurately predicts the times of blue hour, sunrise, and golden hour, but it has a feature it tells you the quality of the sunrise and sunset, and it doesn’t tell you why they will be poor, fair, good, or excellent.
I’d recommend they have some reasoning behind it.

by Joelheaps

Title gives the gist of it: app is useful, has a clean interface, but insists on asking to enable notification permission even though I have them disabled in-app.

by Frustrated Photoer

I really wish this was more robust. No option to view the forecast maps from the website? Doesn't automatically change location for sunrise/set forecasts when you're traveling. Often the date doesn't advance as the days go by. This is a few pretty basic upgrades away from being great.

by Sunroseserenity

Very handy. Notifies daily of great times for photos and walks outdoors (sunrises and sunsets) without any maintenance required from app users. I am not sure how to use the extra features: photos and forecast but I enjoy the simplicity of Alpenglow 's main feature and use the info it provides.

by TechMan408

I love Alpenglow being a photographer and seeing the best moments to take the shot, but it would be great if we could have more Siri shortcuts such as “golden hour Siri shortcuts.” I personally use the Apple Watch so see this apps notifications so it would be awesome if we could have golden hour and possibly blue hour Siri shortcuts. Thank you.

by The_equestrian_life23

Love Alpenglow and makes planning so much easier, the only issue I’m having is the past few weeks my quality predictions haven’t been loading. App is up to date and location is set so I’m not sure what the problem is there.

by Lauramacky

Developers are very responsive. There was an issue on the new IOS but they responded quickly and took care of it. I use Alpenglow a lot for photography. Love it!

by @moekhdeir

An app this free, this clean completely free and no in-app purchases? You guys are amazing! This is so helpful for my almost daily shoots. Going to recommend it for everyone!

by Patalitamonkey

It’s a great app very reliable I love sunsets in Alpenglow makes me love them more keep up the good work

by Lfbusta

Was looking for a simple app that gave me the time for golden hour depending on my location. Alpenglow does that, and it does it while looking great. Zero BS. Don’t be scared by the in app purchases, they are just donations to the developer, no locked features. First time I’ve seen this donation based model in an app on iOS, love it. I got to try the full featured app and donate after I verified it was what I wanted.

by Alex.mao

I’m a photographer in China. I used many apps about “sunrise”. But Alpenglow is awesome. It hasn’t any AD or In-app purchase. And it can show u Golden hour,blue hour. Thx for this amazing app!!!

by HayHayrenee7435

Overall Alpenglow is great if you love selfies and want to take a good one