--- schema_type: "SoftwareApplication" entity_type: "Mobile Application" app_name: "My Sunset" developer_entity: "Emily Jeppson" bundle_id: "com.emilyjeppson.mysunset" app_store_id: "1218333217" category: "Weather" primary_platform: "ios" primary_monetization: "Freemium" offline_capable: false market_region: "US" platforms: "iOS" app_last_updated: "2026-05-31" report_date: "2026-08-11" last_verified: "2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z" report_version: "3.3.3" total_reviews: 89 overall_rating: 3.7 confidence: "low" confidence_score: 0.05 data_age_days: 5 momentum_velocity: "maintenance" intelligence_version: 3 tags: ["weather", "freemium", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "photographers", "outdoor", "enthusiasts"] canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/apps/my-sunset" license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0" content_version: "v2" --- # My Sunset Intelligence Report ## TL;DR {#tldr} - **Category**: Weather · Freemium - **Signal**: Rating 3.73 > **TL;DR:** My Sunset is a weather app by Emily Jeppson, rated 3.73/5 by 89 users, available on iOS. > > **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** - Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence. > **Key Insight:** My Sunset is a weather app by Emily Jeppson. ## Quick Facts | Fact | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Rating** | 3.73/5 (89 reviews) | | **Category** | Weather | | **Developer** | Emily Jeppson | | **Pricing** | Freemium | | **Platforms** | iOS | | **Confidence** | Low (0.05/1.0) | | **Data Age** | 5d | ## Metadata & Market Performance - **Publisher:** Emily Jeppson - **Category:** Weather - **Target Audience:** Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts who track specific atmospheric conditions for landscape photography. - **Platforms:** iOS - **Version Reviewed:** 3.3.3 - **Report Date:** 2026-08-11 - **Signal Count:** 0 reviews analyzed - **Confidence:** Low (0.05/1.0) - **App Store ID (iOS):** 1218333217 - **Bundle ID:** com.emilyjeppson.mysunset - **Performance Trend:** Stable - **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-08-11 ## Executive Snapshot **What it is:** My Sunset is a weather forecasting app for iOS that provides sunrise, sunset, and golden hour color quality predictions for photographers. **Why users hire it:** Users hire My Sunset to plan landscape photography sessions by identifying optimal atmospheric conditions, reducing the time spent scouting poor-light locations. ## App DNA (Features & Intent) - **[Differentiator] Sunrise and Sunset Quality Forecast:** Predicts color quality for upcoming sunrises and sunsets over a 6-day window using cloud cover and weather data. * *User Intent:* Users expect seamless access across multiple devices. - **[Standard] Interactive Forecast Map:** Visualizes sunrise and sunset quality overlays on a map interface with zoom and date-toggling capabilities. - **[Differentiator] Push Notifications:** Alerts users when a sunrise or sunset is predicted to be colorful. * *User Intent:* Users want timely prompts to stay engaged without missing updates. ## Market Position {#market-position} My Sunset maintains a niche position in the Weather category with a 3.73 rating across 89 reviews. The 71-day update gap suggests a maintenance-focused posture rather than aggressive market expansion. ## Monetization Strategy - **Model:** Freemium - **Tiers:** Free tier with map and table access, Pro subscription (monthly/yearly) for push notifications - **Analysis:** Freemium model gates proactive alert functionality behind a subscription to monetize high-intent users. ## SWOT Analysis {#swot} **Core Strengths:** - 6-day color quality forecast provides specialized utility for landscape photography **Growth Levers:** - Integration of wearable alerts could provide a unique value-add for outdoor photographers ## Recent Changes (v2 → v3) {#recent-changes} The app remains in a stable maintenance-mode state with no changes to core features or pricing, though the strategic outlook has been refined to emphasize wearable integration and trial-based conversion. **Overall trend**: Stable **Compared at**: 2026-08-11 ### Medium-impact changes - **[Added] New SWOT items** (swot) - **[Shifted] PM Action Item Pivot** (positioning) ## What's New - **Latest (v3.3.3, 2 months ago):** Switched map provider from Google Maps to OpenStreetMap. ## App Momentum (Maintenance) {#momentum} - Switched map provider to OpenStreetMap. - Ships bug fixes at ~10-week cadence. > **Cadence:** 1 total versions · 0 majors in last 6 months · 71 days since last update ## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what} My Sunset is a weather app that is free with in-app purchases. It holds a 3.73/5 rating from 89 reviews. > **Bottom Line:** My Sunset provides a specialized forecast for photographers, but the maintenance-mode update cycle and subscription-gated alerts limit its growth, so the PM should prioritize a feature refresh to defend against generalist weather apps. **Best for:** Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts who track specific atmospheric conditions for landscape photography. ### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves) - [ ] [INVEST] Ship a free trial for Pro alerts because the subscription gate is the top friction point → increase conversion ### Outlook: Stable Users report: The specialized weather market is consolidating around apps that offer broader atmospheric data. My Sunset's current maintenance-mode status leaves it exposed to competitors that offer more frequent feature updates. - ⚪ The 71-day update cadence indicates a maintenance-mode posture, which limits the app's ability to compete with more frequently updated weather tools. ## Key Metrics Summary | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Overall Rating | 3.73/5 | | Total Reviews | 89 | | Confidence | Low | | Pricing Model | Freemium | | Platforms | iOS | | Key Features | 3 analyzed | | Trend | Stable | | Outlook | Stable | ## Competitor Comparison | App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **My Sunset** (this app) | 3.73/5 | N/A | Emily Jeppson | | [Bauernkalender](https://marlvel.ai/apps/ch-swift-bauernkalender) | N/A/5 | N/A | Swift Management AG | | [Forecast & What to Wear](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-appsforparents-weatherforkids) | 4.2/5 | N/A | Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska | | [Weather&Clothes](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-air-weather_and_clothes) | 2.7/5 | N/A | fk.system | | [처음날씨 - 잠금화면 및 알람으로 오늘의 날씨를!](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-woozuda-weather) | 4.2/5 | N/A | WOOZUDA | | [미세미세 - 미세먼지, 초미세먼지, 날씨](https://marlvel.ai/apps/cheehoon-ha-particulateforecaster-particulateforecaster) | 4.8/5 | Excited | LifeOverflow Inc. | ## Company Profile - **Developer:** Emily Jeppson ## Data Sources & Links - **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-sunset/id1218333217?uo=4) - **Sources:** App store metadata. ## Related Intel Reports - [*Bauernkalender*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/ch-swift-bauernkalender) (Swift Management AG) · N/A Rating - [*Forecast & What to Wear*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-appsforparents-weatherforkids) (Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska) · 4.2/5 Rating - [*Weather&Clothes*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-air-weather_and_clothes) (fk.system) · 2.7/5 Rating - [*처음날씨 - 잠금화면 및 알람으로 오늘의 날씨를!*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-woozuda-weather) (WOOZUDA) · 4.2/5 Rating - [*미세미세 - 미세먼지, 초미세먼지, 날씨*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/cheehoon-ha-particulateforecaster-particulateforecaster) (LifeOverflow Inc.) · 4.8/5 Rating | Positive Sentiment - [*너의날씨: 미세먼지, 지도, 레이더, 캐릭터, 위젯*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/kr-guzi-yourweather) (구지랩(GuziLab)) · 5.0/5 Rating - [*ชายฝั่ง รู้ทันระดับน้ำ*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/hii-pttep-chaifang-mobile) (Hydro Informatics Institute) · 4.9/5 Rating - [*ภัยพิบัติไทย*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/biz-harmoniz-earthquake_alert_thai) (Harmoniz InterSoftware) · N/A Rating - [*13abc First Alert Weather*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-gray-wtvg-13abc-weather) (Gray Television Group, Inc.) · 4.6/5 Rating - [*13WarnMe*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/13warnme) (Local TV LLC) · 3.0/5 Rating ## Methodology {#methodology} This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline: 1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** - Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps. 2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** - Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks. 3. **User Sentiment Analysis** - Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction into synthesised themes (no verbatim quotes). 4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** - Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category. 5. **Intelligence Synthesis** - Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights. - **Confidence Score:** 0.05/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality) - **Reviews Analyzed:** 0 - **Data Sources:** App Store metadata - **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform - **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence. - **Report Age:** 5 days since last refresh --- © 2026 Marlvel.ai | [Canonical Report](https://marlvel.ai/apps/my-sunset) Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.