Shadowmap: Solar Intelligence 4+
Map Sun Path, Light & Shade
Shadowmap Technologies GmbH
Designed for iPad
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Sunshine for all: The world's best tool for understanding the availability of sunlight. Ideal for home seekers, solar energy + PV, photographers and bio hackers.
Why Shadowmap?
• Accurate Sun & Shadow Analysis – Simulate sunlight for any location worldwide.
• Solar Energy Optimization – Maximize solar panel efficiency with real-time site evaluation.
• Real Estate & Architecture – Assess sunlight exposure to find the perfect property or design sun-friendly buildings.
• Photography & Cinematography – Scout locations remotely & plan lighting conditions down to the minute.
• Health & Outdoor Planning – Find the best spots for optimal sunlight exposure – especially useful for early mornings and evenings in urban areas – or stay cool in the shade.
What’s New?
• Shadowmap Analytics is now available on iOS! Use the most advanced realtime 3D analytics – incl. solar irradiance (kWh/m²) and sun exposure (h/day) – on any surface.
• We've added French as another language/localization. C'est un plaisir !
Get Started for Free
• Simulate sunlight & shadows
• Explore the global 3D map
• Try out all premium features within the country of Chile (incl. all "Studio" features)
Explorer (In-App Purchase):
• Unlock 3D camera view of the Sun
• Change date & time in the future or the past for precise planning
Home (In-App Purchase):
• All Explorer features
• 14-day global weather and UV forecast, along with historical data
• High-quality 3D maps & extra base maps
• Adjust default building height
• Visualize floor levels on facades
Studio (In-App Purchase):
• Our most advanced offering
• All Explorer + Home features
• Interactive 3D Solar Analytics
• High resolution textured 3D digital twin
• Edit existing 3D buildings and trees
• Create individual shapes & use prefabs
• Upload your own 3D models
• Share & embed your projects anywhere
Shadowmap is an award-winning app:
• APTI Award Winner 2024
• Golden Kitty Awards Finalist 2021
• #3 Product of the Day – Product Hunt
– Download Shadowmap today and connect with the Sun in unprecedented ways.
– Technical support: support@shadowmap.org
You can purchase "Shadowmap Home" and "Shadowmap Studio" as monthly or yearly subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renew after purchase by going to the ‘Manage Subscription’ page in settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription, where applicable. All subscriptions will renew at their respective cost.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://shadowmap.org/privacy-policy
What’s New
Version 2.0.8
• Shadowmap Analytics is now available on iOS! Use the most advanced realtime 3D analytics – incl. solar irradiance (kWh/m²) and sun exposure (h/day) – on any surface. Available in the Studio plan and in the free plan (within the borders of Chile).
• Customize and share your scene in Shadowmap Studio – our most advanced offering: Upload custom 3D models, create prefabs, edit existing buildings and trees. Or enable the high resolution digital twin – including detailed features and a textured environment.
• We've added French as another language/localization. C'est un plaisir !
Ratings and Reviews
Only app of its kind
I never - or virtually never - review an app. But I’m a photographer and this app deserves my five-star review. I must have tried a dozen apps to help me plan for landscape photos and make educated guesses about where and when the sun will hit. Sure, plenty of apps will tell you the timing and direction of a sunrise or sunset. And if you’re on location, plenty of apps offer augmented reality so you can view the arc of the sun. But this is THE ONLY app that will show you, with the slide of your finger, whether you will be in shadow or not. Think you’ll see the sunrise at 7:00 from that footbridge because your app said the timing and angle is right? Better make sure you’re not on the wrong side of a building. Or a billboard. Or a whole bloody ridge line. Better download this app and double check before you head out there.
Developer Response ,
We're flattered that you took the time for this amazing review. It's great to hear that the app is so useful in your work. We are continuously developing more features, stay tuned!
A whole new level
I am an architectural photographer and I have many apps on my phone, which help me with the sun. I found this app today and it is a Game changer. To be able to know the ex act time that the sun is hitting the building is huge. No more guessing or getting out to the location at the wrong time. Plus, this is the only app I’ve ever had the CEO of the company write me back so fast. I give this easily a 5 out of 5…
Developer Response ,
Thank you for the great review and insight into your work! We love to hear it.
fantastic if you plan to buy/build a house
great app, extremely accurate. recommended!
Developer Response ,
Thank you very much!
App Privacy
The developer, Shadowmap Technologies GmbH, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Shadowmap Technologies GmbH
- Size
- 5.2 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Shadowmap Technologies GmbH
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Shadowmap Home $9.99
- Shadowmap Explorer $29.99
- Shadowmap Home $99.99
- Shadowmap Studio $59.99
- Shadowmap Studio $599.99