Sun path on the map
Pick a location on the map and see sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and the current sun position (elevation and azimuth) for any date.
APP
ShadeClock
Your spot. Your moment of sun.
ShadeClock shows sunrise, sunset, sun position, and local shading for any location – including AR capture of houses, trees, and mountains around you.
ShadeClock is made for iPhone and iPad and is a one-time purchase – no subscription, no account.
- Platform
- iOS
- Developer
- Dr. Thomas Entner
FEATURES
What ShadeClock offers
Local shading via AR
Capture the houses, trees, and mountains around your spot with AR and find out exactly when the sun reaches your place – and when it disappears behind them.
Saved sun spots
Save your favorite places under "Places" and check their sun times at a glance.
Timeline for the whole day
A slider from 0 to 23:00 shows the sun's path at any time of the selected day.
Private on your device
Sun calculations and saved places stay on your device. ShadeClock uses no tracking and no ads.
Light, dark, or system
Match the system appearance, or set Light or Dark manually.
IN PICTURES
ShadeClock in pictures
Screenshots from the App Store.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions and answers
How do I get ShadeClock?
ShadeClock is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. It's a one-time purchase – no subscription and no account.
What does "local shading" mean?
Stand at your chosen spot and capture the surroundings – houses, trees, or mountains – with the camera. ShadeClock calculates from that when the sun gets blocked by these obstacles or becomes visible again.
Where are my places and calculations stored?
All sun calculations and saved places stay locally on your device. ShadeClock uses no tracking and no ads.
SUPPORT
Help with ShadeClock
Need help, want to report a problem or share feedback? Feel free to get in touch.
Please include the app version, operating-system version, device and a short description. Do not send passwords, tokens or other confidential data.