SunGPS app for iPhone and iPad

4.5 ( 4195 ratings )

Weather Navigation
Developer: Mark Hessburg

0.99 USD

Current version: 1.7, last update: 8 years ago
First release : 25 Nov 2009
App size: 9.5 Mb

Please Note: iPod touch requires internet connection

NEW FEATURES in version 1.5:

- New graphical Sun Compass
- Improved Simulation of the Sky (Cloud animation based on METAR data)
- Shows duration of the night/day
- Switch to metric and/or US customary units
- German language support

Description:

SunGPS is 5 Apps in one:

• Sunrise & Sunset
(displays time till next Sunset/Sunrise, duration of day & night and a graphical realtime simulation of the sky showing azimuth & height of the sun and animated clouds based on data from a nearby weather station)

• Altimeter
(determined by GPS and from a database - database resolution is the highest available! (30x30 meters))

• Thermometer
(based on METAR data from a nearby weather station)

• Weather
(Humidity, Clouds, Wind based on METAR data from a nearby weather station)

• Sun Compass
(azimuth wheel and graphical sun compass)

SunGPS will tell you how long it takes till next Sunrise/Sunset at your current position! It will tell you the current height and azimuth of the Sun and display a graphical simulation of the current height of the sun, daylight, twilight and night.
Just target the sun with your device to use the included sun compass.

SunGPS shows your current position (latitude & longitude via GPS or location services) and altitude determined directly by your GPS Chip (if available on your device) and from a database using the Aster Global Digital Elevation Model (requires internet connection).

It will also display weather information from the next METAR weather station (requires internet connection) such as Temperature, speed and direction of the wind, relative humidity and information about clouds.
Altitude, temperature and wind speed will always displayed in different units (meters, feet, celsius, fahrenheit, knots, km/h,mph) this way youll learn to get a better feeling for the different units! (new: you can set it to display metric, US standard or both)

PLEASE NOTE:

SunGPS is strictly for entertainment use only. SunGPS is not intended for real world navigation, aviation use or any other purpose. The database might be outdated and inaccurate.

This application requires activated location services and an active connection to the internet is required to display the weather information and altitude determined by data from the Aster Global Digital Elevation Model.

SunGPS connects to the 3rd party GeoNames Server (www.geonames.org)- I can NOT guarantee upkeep and accessibility of this service.

The Aster Global Digital Elevation Model works between 83N and 65S latitude. The calculation of the Sun might be inaccurate above/below 65N and 65S latitude.

Pros and cons of SunGPS app for iPhone and iPad

SunGPS app good for

Great app for next to nothing. Not only is it informative, its also entertaining and visually appealing. Support independent developers and grab this app!

Initially i didnt like this but after few use I like this app very much. Interesting to see the suns position during the day time. My only concern is developer says all the data are from third party server, does it mean that this app will stop working one day?

Even with gloomy whether I often have here, the simulation of the sun lightens me up. It should be useful also for star gazing, hiking, or many more purposes, though theres a disclaimer "SunGPS is not intended for real world navigation, aviation use or any other purpose." on the official site.

I recently D/L this handy app.... I had some issue with start up, Mark responded astonishingly quickly and I am happy to report the issue is sorted. I particularly like the interface, it is clean and attractive with the info you need plainly displayed, I look forward to a little more time with this rather elegantly designed app and will advise further. Thanks for your help Mark.. Regards

The altimeter rocks! The realtime calculation of the sun is awesome. No more startup issues.

I tried several of the sunrise/sunset applications in the appstore, looking for a tool to make sure I was set up for my hunting trips. The visuals in this application are outstanding...tracking the sun across the sky, and even showing the twilight (and it matched what I saw from the field!) Using the additional features of compass direction and elevation in this app, you can even set up your gear before the sun comes up, aligning with where the sun will cross the sky through the morning...an excellent feature I had not thought to use, until I had it in my hand. The only limitation I faced with the application is that it only does your current location; however, the developer has commented that he intends to add the ability to select a location, in the next release.

Some bad moments

App rarely loads. Made numerous attempts to illicit response from developer but no luck. Want refund.

Paid$$$ for this app, now they have a LONG ad for dice game b4 u get to app. DONT BUY

Huge, bloated, slow. And weak. Why do we need the Unity engine for this?!

I cannot delete this App fast enough! Pay for an App and and you get ADs from the Developer. Dont waste your Money! If I could give neg Stars I would!

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