Shade IQ
Walk in the shade
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Shade IQ is the walking navigation app that picks the shadiest route — not just the shortest. Whether you're walking to work, taking the dog out, or running errands on a hot day, Shade IQ routes you through tree canopies and building shadows so you arrive cooler, safer, and more comfortable.
Shade IQ analyzes the streets around you using building profiles, high-resolution canopy data and live sun position to find the path with the most shade between two points. As the sun moves through the day, the same route looks different — Shade IQ recalculates in real time so the shadiest path is always current.
• Two route options for every walk: Shadiest or Fastest — compare side by side
• Live shade timeline showing sun and shade stretches along the route
• Elevation profile for each route
• Current weather, UV, and temperature for your area
• Drinking fountain overlay so you can plan hydration stops
• Voice turn-by-turn navigation when you start a walk
• An arrival summary showing minutes of sun avoided and a felt-cooler estimate
Built for hot days, sun-sensitive walkers, dog owners, parents with strollers, and anyone who'd rather walk in the cool.
Shade IQ Pro — Subscription terms:
• Shade IQ Pro Monthly: $2.99 / month
• Shade IQ Pro Annual: $19.99 / year
• Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.
• Privacy Policy: https://shadeiq.fly.dev/privacy
• Terms of Use (EULA): https://shadeiq.fly.dev/terms
Smarter, safer walking directions and a cleaner planning screen.
• Add your dog's profile — heat and pavement-safety warnings tuned to their breed, age, and size
• Routes now take more direct paths
• See how much cooler the shaded side of the street is — for you and your dog's paws
• Pro: your dogs, favorites, and walk history sync across your devices via iCloud
• Route options are easier to compare, and the planning cards read cleanly with no cutoff
The developer, Julian Malin, 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
- Identifiers
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Julian Malin
- Size
- 13.4 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Shade IQ Pro — Monthly $2.99
- Shade IQ Pro — Annual $19.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Kai Malin
