Sun Seeker

Sun Seeker$7.99

Rated 3.65/5 (203) —  Free Android application by ozPDA

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About Sun Seeker

Sun Seeker provides a FLAT VIEW COMPASS and an AUGMENTED REALITY CAMERA 3-D VIEW showing the solar path, its hour intervals, its winter and summer solstice paths, rise and set times and more and a MAP VIEW showing solar direction for each daylight hour.

Just like the highly acclaimed iOS version of Sun Seeker!

Ideal for
* Real Estate Buyers - for finding the sun exposure of properties you are considering
* Gardeners - for finding optimal planting locations for current and seasonal solar exposure
* Photographers - for planning optimal light conditions
* Architects - for getting a feel for the spatial variability of the solar angle throughout the year
* Campers - to find shadowed areas, even when sun is hidden by clouds or walls

Main Features
* Uses GPS, magnetometer, accelerometers and gyroscope to find the correct solar position and path for your current location and device orientation
* Flat compass view showing current solar position, diurnal solar angle and elevation (separated into day & night segments), shadow length ratio, atmospheric path thickness
* 3D augmented reality camera overlay view showing the sun's current position, its path with hour points marked
* Camera view also has an optional pointer to guide you towards the current location of the sun
* Map view showing solar direction arrows for each hour of the day with scrollable date/time.
* Ability to choose any date and view solar path for that day
* Ability to choose any location on earth
* Additional details including rise, set and culmination times, maximum elevation
* User option to include summer and winter solstice paths on both flat compass view and camera view

Notes
* The compass accuracy depends on having an undistorted magnetic field around your device. If you use it close to metallic objects or electrical equipment, directional accuracy may be impaired.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Sun Seeker version 4.7 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.ajnaware.sunseeker, download Sun Seeker.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
v4.7
* New improved date/time scroller in Map view and 3D view - makes it easier to see and set particular dates.
* Fixes some rare crash conditions
Version update Sun Seeker was updated to version 4.7
More downloads  Sun Seeker reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
Version update Sun Seeker was updated to version 4.6.2
Version update Sun Seeker was updated to version 4.6.1

What are users saying about Sun Seeker

S70%
by S####:

Been using app on all my Samsung phones until latest 2x releases 3d veiw won't project sun paths other than that it's great I love it the only thing it is missing is a snap shot button instead of a share button. Makes more sense to take the picture with one button press and deal with sharing afterwards.

A70%
by A####:

Great app! Except for one problem - it doesn't do the most important thing it's supposed to do. In 3D view, the normal compass mode almost always shows the sun at the wrong position. Not entirely off, but always off enough that it's unusable for shoots. (using a Oneplus 3)

E70%
by E####:

This app works on the basic premise that it establishes the position of north magnetic field and from this point, determines the sun's arc at a particular date/time. The fact that it fails in getting the basics right renders it completely useless. A colleague and I both used this app on a recent project on our respective devices and neither paid-for version could provide even near-accurate results. Literally a waste of money. If the developers are reading this submission, I'd like a refund, please.

N70%
by N####:

This program is good just needs to be a little more accurate on the compass to set your own positive and negative declination an a few HD graphic tweets would make this a brilliant app to me it's just good Sun surveyoris far superior and is brilliant idea recommend that app and this app to I own both. I need to know where the sun is for my hobbies. Please DEVS make put a little HD INTO IT I AM USING SAMSUNG S7 EDGE. THANK YOU in future updates I'll give it 5 stats !!!!!!!!!!

B70%
by B####:

Never accurate. Trying to use it to decide what trees to cut down and it's way way off

S70%
by S####:

It does not work. Waste of money.

S70%
by S####:

The worst accuracy ever

S70%
by S####:

Does what promised.

X70%
by X####:

Never accurate. Trying to use it to decide what trees to cut down and it's way way off

F70%
by F####:

This program is good just needs to be a little more accurate on the compass to set your own positive and negative declination an a few HD graphic tweets would make this a brilliant app to me it's just good Sun surveyoris far superior and is brilliant idea recommend that app and this app to I own both. I need to know where the sun is for my hobbies. Please DEVS make put a little HD INTO IT I AM USING SAMSUNG S7 EDGE. THANK YOU in future updates I'll give it 5 stats !!!!!!!!!!

S70%
by S####:

GPS is off by a few Miles and the sun is off by a lot.

S70%
by S####:

Cool app, but time is hurrying for 1 hour in Moscow in 3D mode, please fix it.

M70%
by M####:

Very pleased with data provided and app performance

S70%
by S####:

Amazing app for using sunlight in photography and video.

S70%
by S####:

Sunseeker needs to get it together!!

S70%
by S####:

But all the other features work really well

G70%
by G####:

Ive seen the app working great on iphones and other android phones, however on mine the sun path is totally different and inacurete as well as the sun pointer.

Y70%
by Y####:

Crashes on 3d view

Y70%
by Y####:

Not being accurate I read what I can do. I see the iOS version has a couple things listed but the Android version does not. Another issue is I download a LITE (FREE) version of a competitor (Sun Surveyor) and it has a calibration tool that I used and it's version was spot on showing where the sun was. I switch to this app and now (after competitor app calibrated) it's working how it should. In short, work needs to be done and features added.

I70%
by I####:

Does not work properly on LG G3 in South Africa.

B70%
by B####:

Hi guys. ..love your Sunseeker app and using it both on ios and Android... The only reason that I gave you 4 stars is below: Very often, I have to take a snapshot on location. However, it is very difficult as the only way ia to use "Share" button which is sometimes very difficult.. Can you add Snapshot button on the edge of live view screen, I beleive that would be great for functionality improvement. Thanks!

X70%
by X####:

Popici!

M70%
by M####:

I'm house-hunting at the moment and finding this fab little app really useful when viewing properties. It's very straightforward to use and well worth the purchase price.

M70%
by M####:

I'm a filmmaker and this app is great when anticipating exactly where the sun will be so the crew can anticipate its location relative to the scene. My hesitation for loving this app, however, is that it is not calibrated correctly. I have reset my calibration in my phone (Galaxy S Vibrant), but it has not fixed the issue. It is only of about 8%, but that is enough for me to make this purchase almost worthless. I hope for a strong update in the near future.

M70%
by M####:

Jittery. Saw the iPhone version and it was much nicer.

M70%
by M####:

Great app, but I too have the problem with the compass being off by a few degrees. Sometimes I can force quit and it fixes it, but sometimes not. Kind of ruins the app if it doesn't show the position correctly.

M70%
by M####:

I pointed this in the sky, and the sun graphic was not aligned with the actual sun. Off by maybe 15 degrees

P70%
by P####:

Extremely useful for gardening. After applying the information provided by this application I was able to figure out why my veggies weren't having successful turnouts. Also being in architecture/real estate this program made designing homes for sale much more practical in relation to the suns impact and coverage of the area. I will absolutely be recommending this application to my colleagues & friends!!!

V70%
by V####:

I've used with a compass and found the direction to be off at times, otherwise great app!

Z70%
by Z####:

Had to upgrade to a Samsung Tab 2 7.0 w/ Jellybean (4.1) and my device isn't compatible. I'll reevaluate and review when it works on my device.

M70%
by M####:

Requires lots of work to rival iPhone version.

Q70%
by Q####:

3D View just rotates horizontally and doesn't lock in.

Q70%
by Q####:

I was a little concerned given some of the reviews but whatever the problems were they must of all been cleared up by the time I bought this morning. Everything I've tried works beautifully. I cannot wait to dive even deeper in this. I really love the 3D features. I'm in real estate both as a buyer and seller and this handy little app is very helpful in determining sunrises and sunsets in the layout of the property to be built. Great app I highly recommend it! Thomas Roman

Q70%
by Q####:

I've had this app for a while. It's always been good, but with a few issues. The last couple of updates seem to have made it a lot more stable, with some cool new map features. Keep the updates coming!

H70%
by H####:

Can even save an address I really like what this is able to do for me with ease. This is a most useful app good job.

Q70%
by Q####:

Been using app on all my Samsung phones until latest 2x releases 3d veiw won't project sun paths other than that it's great I love it the only thing it is missing is a snap shot button instead of a share button. Makes more sense to take the picture with one button press and deal with sharing afterwards.

Q70%
by Q####:

Does everything I want well. 10/10

Q70%
by Q####:

It no longer works. Stuck on London location and can't change it.

D70%
by D####:

3D mode stopped working after the last update, clicking on 3D button and nothing happens, Nexus 5 here. Yes, it works better in iOS, but I've been using this app there for a long time and it wasn't perfect right away. I believe that they'll make it work great on android as well.

Q70%
by Q####:

I also think its a waste of money. Trying to use it on my Samsung S4 the arrow never points directly at the sun and the whole app shakes like I've got alzhiemers or something worse. A refund would be good unless it can be improved dramatically


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