Now on iOS
LightCast

LightCast Suite for iOS

Every forecast tool you use on the web, new forecasts,
push notifications, saved locations, and more.

Download on the App Store → $2.99 / month  ·  after 7-day free trial
Web vs iOS

Everything on web, plus what you've been asking for.

Feature Web iOS App
Real-time weather data✓✓
GoldCast, StarCast, DroneCast, TriCast✓✓
NEW: CloudCast & FogCast—✓
Saved locations dashboard—✓
Push notifications for score thresholds—✓
Multi-day score comparison—✓
Auto-refreshing scores—✓
No ads, ever—✓
What's new & improved

Built for photographers who don't want to miss the shot.

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Push Notifications
Set a score threshold and get notified the moment conditions hit. Never miss a golden hour or clear night sky again.
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Saved Dashboard
Save up to three locations and see today's scores at a glance the moment you open the app. No searching required.
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Stronger Algorithm
More data goes into scores, allowing for a more accurate breakdown of conditions (ex: clouds, haze, visibility)
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Multi-Day Comparison
See today vs tomorrow side by side on every location card. Plan your shoots a day ahead without leaving the dashboard.
LightCast app
Brand New

Two new tools, exclusive to the app.

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CloudCast
Cloud layer breakdown, light penetration, shadow strength, and haze — scored by shooting target. Know whether the sky is worth shooting before you leave.
Low, mid & high cloud layers
Light penetration & shadow strength
Haze & atmospheric diffusion
Score adjusts by shooting target
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FogCast
Fog formation probability, density, type, and burn-off timing — so you know whether a misty morning is worth setting an alarm for.
Dew point depression & humidity
Formation & burn-off timing window
Fog type: radiation, advection, valley
Elevation & terrain context
How it works

Three steps to never miss the light.

01
Add your locations
Search any city and save up to three locations to your dashboard. Your spots are stored locally — no account required.
02
Set your thresholds
Choose what score triggers a notification for each tool. A GoldCast score of 75+ means epic light. You decide what's worth chasing.
03
Get notified, go shoot
LightCast checks conditions hourly and sends a push notification when your threshold is met. Open the app, confirm the forecast, and go.
Pricing

Simple pricing. Cancel anytime.

$2.99
per month after a 7-day free trial
All 6 tools: GoldCast, StarCast, DroneCast, CloudCast, FogCast, & TriCast
Saved locations dashboard with auto-refreshing scores
Push notifications to your phone for sunset, sunrise, and night sky alerts
Multi-day score comparison
Advanced scoring algorithms
No ads, ever
+ More forecast tools coming soon
Start 7-Day Free Trial →
After your 7-day free trial, LightCast is $2.99/month, billed to your Apple ID. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

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