Report updated Apr 17, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Golden Hour is an established photo & video app that is completely free. With a 4.7/5 rating from 5.7K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Golden Hour?

Golden Hour is a photography utility that calculates the two optimal times of day for ideal lighting based on specific dates and locations. It provides sun positioning data and includes a dedicated Apple Watch app for quick access to current location data.

Current Momentum

v2.3 · 3w ago

Intense

Last updated 23d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Photo & Video
#77
NEW

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

Golden Hour CalculationStandard

Identifies the two best daily moments for photography based on user-selected dates and locations.

Sun PositioningStandard

Provides precise data regarding the sun's position to assist in planning compositions.

Apple Watch IntegrationStandard

Displays real-time golden hour data for the user's current location directly on their wrist.

How much does it cost?

Free

Who Built It?

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Applorium

(34K)

Providing specialized utility and productivity tools designed to solve niche calculation and tracking needs for professionals and hobbyists.

Portfolio

13

Apps

Free 11Paid 1
Utilities33%
Navigation8%
Finance8%

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What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

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What is the competitive landscape for Golden Hour?

How's The Photo & Video Market?

How does it evolve in the Photo & Video market?

Rank progression

9 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Golden Hour

Key Takeaways

While the app offers a simple, focused tool for tracking optimal lighting, recent user feedback highlights significant concerns regarding stability and long-term maintenance.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

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AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Golden Hour, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Golden Hour Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 17, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-rjourde-goldenhour

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