ShadeTraceMap
Sun, shade and weather maps
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Redesigned new look with a new Home Screen widget showing a live countdown to sunrise or sunset.
Explore sunlight, shade, and weather conditions anywhere in the world with ShadeTrace Map. ShadeTrace Map combines interactive maps, a live sun compass, sun-position calculations, weather forecasts, and a time-based sun simulator in one simple experience.
KEY FEATURES
• Interactive 2D/3D map with real building geometry, satellite imagery, and simulated shadows
• Adjust the date and time to see how sunlight and shade change throughout the day
• Live Sun Compass — point your phone to see exactly where the sun is right now
• View the sun's path, direction, altitude, sunrise, and sunset for any date
• Search for cities and places anywhere in the world
• Check current weather conditions and forecasts
• Automatically follows your device's light and dark mode
Whether you are planning an outdoor activity, exploring a neighborhood, taking photographs, or simply curious about the movement of the sun, ShadeTrace Map makes sunlight and weather information easy to understand.
Shade and sun-position results are estimates based on map data and astronomical calculations. Actual conditions may differ because of weather, terrain, vegetation, incomplete building data, and other environmental factors. ShadeTrace Map should not be used as a safety, navigation, medical, or professional surveying tool.
Internet access is required for maps, place search, and weather information. The Sun Compass requires a device with a magnetometer (compass sensor).
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ShadeTrace Map has been redesigned from the ground up, plus a brand-new way to keep an eye on the sun without opening the app.
NEW: Sunset & Sunrise Widget
Add ShadeTrace Map to your Home Screen for a live countdown to the next sunrise or sunset, based on your location — with a small sun-arc graphic showing where you are in the day.
Redesigned Sun Path
See the sun's full daily arc at a glance — simpler and nicer to read than the old chart.
A cleaner look everywhere
Every screen has been refined with clearer layouts, better contrast in light mode, and a more polished glass tab bar.
Bug fixes and polish
Various visual fixes across the Shade Map, Compass, and Weather tabs.
The developer, Sin Yi Yoong, 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 Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Sin Yi Yoong
- Size
- 31.4 MB
- Category
- Weather
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Louis Yoong