ScoutKit
Shoot when it matters
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases
iPhone
Now with Night Sky — aurora forecasts, Milky Way windows, and transparency — plus regional cloud field mapping to see coverage evolve by the hour over a region.
Every photographer knows the frustration — you drove two hours, hiked to the overlook, and the light just… wasn't there. The conditions didn't cooperate. The moment didn't materialize.
ScoutKit exists so that when you press the shutter, it matters.
Built for photographers, ScoutKit delivers the planning intelligence you need to be in the right place at the right time — not by luck, but by design. Check cloud cover across multiple atmospheric layers, track golden hour and blue hour windows, monitor tide cycles, and evaluate sunrise or sunset conditions before you ever leave the house. When the sun goes down, keep planning — aurora forecasts, Milky Way windows, and transparency scoring tell you whether tonight is the night.
Save the locations that matter to you. Monitor conditions throughout the day and hours leading up to your shoot. Show up knowing what the sky, the water, and the light are going to do.
No account required. No login. Just open ScoutKit and start planning your next shoot.
Key features include:
• Multi-layer cloud analysis — See coverage across low, mid, and high atmospheric layers to judge whether a sunrise or sunset is worth the drive.
• Regional cloud field visualization — Live satellite and forecast data showing how coverage moves and evolves hour by hour across your area.
• Night Sky planning — Aurora forecasting, Milky Way shoot windows, and atmospheric transparency scoring for stargazing and astrophotography.
• Marine & tide data for coastal shoots — Tides, significant wave height, swells, and currents. Time your sessions around water levels for tidal pools, sea stacks, reflections, and long exposures.
• Golden hour, blue hour & astronomical timing — Know exactly when the light transitions happen at any location, any day of the year.
• Location scouting & tagging — Save and organize the spots that matter to you for easy monitoring and future sessions.
• Animated weather map overlays — Watch cloud banks, precipitation, and fronts move through your area so you know when conditions will clear or change.
The best light isn't luck — it's planning.
Payment for ScoutKit subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation. All prices are exclusive of taxes. Subscription plans will automatically renew annually or monthly, depending on the selected plan, unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. Cancel anytime in the App Store; your subscription will cease at the end of the current term. No refund will be issued for the time remaining on your current plan term when you cancel your subscription. By using ScoutKit, you certify that you understand and agree to the ScoutKit Terms of Use (https://www.scoutkit.app/terms-of-use) and Privacy Policy (https://www.scoutkit.app/privacy-policy).
This update extends ScoutKit past golden hour and into the dark.
New in 1.2.0:
• Night Sky — A new section built for stargazing and astrophotography. Aurora forecasting, Milky Way shoot windows, atmospheric transparency scoring, and real-time cloud coverage, so you know when conditions actually align.
• Cloud Coverage — Regional cloud map visualization using forecast data. See layers by altitude and watch coverage evolve hour by hour over a region.
• Day Forecast — Now shows 5 days by default, with a tap to expand to 10. The most relevant information stays front and center.
• Watchlist — Refreshed layout with improved section organization and cleaner row styling.
• Fixes & improvements — Temperature display corrections for 3-digit values, improved condition text layout, network connectivity diagnostics, and performance improvements throughout the app.
The developer, Scout Kit, LLC, 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 Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- User Content
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Scout Kit, LLC
- Size
- 46.1 MB
- Category
- Weather
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- ScoutKit Annual Plan $39.99
- ScoutKit Monthly Plan $6.99
- Copyright
- © Scout Kit, LLC
