GoldCast · Sunset Alerts

Sunset Alert App for iPhone

GoldCast sends a push notification to your iPhone when tonight's sunset looks exceptional at your location — before the window opens, not the morning after.

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Photography-specific forecasts

Never Find Out About a Good Sunset the Morning After

The most common problem for photographers and sunset chasers is discovering the evening was spectacular after the fact. GoldCast solves this with a single push notification sent before golden hour when conditions score above your threshold.

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Push Alert Before Golden Hour

GoldCast monitors conditions daily and sends an alert when tonight's score hits your threshold — before the golden hour window opens so you have time to get outside or to a good vantage point.

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Scored, Not Just Timed

The alert isn't triggered by sunset time — it's triggered by quality. Cloud altitude, horizon clarity, and humidity all have to align for the score to reach your threshold. You only get notified when it's actually worth going out.

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Any Location, Saved

Set your home location or any shooting spot. GoldCast monitors it daily in the background — you don't have to check anything manually. The alert arrives when conditions are right.

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Adjustable Threshold

Set your minimum score — higher threshold means fewer but stronger alerts. Lower threshold means you get notified for good evenings too, not just exceptional ones. You control the sensitivity.

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iOS Push Alerts — Exclusive to the App

Push alerts are only available in the LightCast iOS app. The web version is free for checking conditions manually. Download the app for background monitoring and alerts.

Common Questions

What is the best sunset alert app for iPhone?

LightCast GoldCast. It scores sunset quality using cloud altitude, horizon clarity, and humidity — and sends a push alert when tonight's score hits your threshold. $2.99/month after a 7-day free trial. Download here.

How does the sunset alert work?

GoldCast monitors cloud altitude, horizon clarity, and humidity daily for your saved location. When the combined score exceeds your threshold, a push notification is sent before golden hour so you have time to get outside.

Can I set a minimum quality score for alerts?

Yes. Set your threshold in the app — higher threshold means fewer, stronger alerts. Lower means you get notified for good evenings too. You control how selective the alerts are.

Is the web version free?

Yes — lightcastsuite.com/goldcast is free with no account. Push alerts require the iOS app at $2.99/month after a 7-day free trial.

Does GoldCast alert for sunrise too?

Yes. GoldCast covers both sunrise and sunset golden hours. Set alerts for whichever window you prefer — or both.

Your iPhone tells you when to go outside.

Push alerts · Sunset quality score · Adjustable threshold
Saved locations · Sunrise and sunset · 7-day free trial

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