SunRay

CS Vision GmbH

In-app purchases

About this app

Normal apps only show sunrise and sunset. SunRay goes a decisive step further:
The app calculates, thanks to precise terrain data, when the sun truly shines – including obstacles like mountains or hills.

🌄 What makes SunRay unique
• Not just sunrise & sunset – but the actual sunshine duration.
• Shadow times, first & last visible sunbeam.
• Real-time shadow areas on the map.
• Compare multiple locations – ideal for planning and outdoor activities.

🧠 Intelligent calculations
• Local terrain data down to a 30 m grid.
• Detection of obstacles on the horizon.
• Sun angle, azimuth & shadow length.
• Graphics, map layers and animations for clear decisions.

📍 Capture & analyse locations
• Place spots directly on the map.
• See shadow and sunshine to the minute on the map.
• Daily, monthly and yearly statistics.
• Sunshine index & morning/afternoon ratio.
• Around Me: check the surroundings for sun.

📊 Location comparison & sunshine index – who gets more sun?
Perfect for planning, real estate & personal insight:
SunRay shows not only if the sun shines – but how much truly arrives. Every location gets its own sunshine index, calculated from all daylight hours of the year. What you get:
• Percentage of sunshine per year or month – clear and easy to understand.
• Ratio between actual sunshine in the morning and afternoon.
• High-precision maps with global buildings – ideal for detailed comparisons.
• Compare locations directly – House A against House B.
• Ideal for property search: where does the sun really shine longer?
With SunRay you instantly see which location deserves more sun – and why.

🧭 Around Me – check the sun before you go
With Around Me you can mark as many places as you like on the map – ideal for planning, comparison or spontaneous outdoor ideas:
• For every position: first & last visible sunbeam on your chosen day.
• Perfect for tour planning, photo spots, rest areas or viewpoints.
• Direct comparison of multiple places – quickly see where the sun lasts longer.
• Estimate sunshine before even being there.
• Ideal for outdoor activities, real estate or terrain planning.
With Around Me the sun becomes predictable – all around you.

🌍 Available worldwide
SunRay works from 66° North to 60° South – covering the largest inhabited part of the Earth.

🔐 Privacy & offline
• All calculations are done locally.
• No transmission of personal data.
• Maps remain available offline after download.

📌 Demo version
This edition is a demo version – accuracy is limited to approx. 1000 m. The full version offers worldwide, precise calculations – for the price of a coffee as an in-app purchase (one-time – no subscription).

☀️ With SunRay you don’t just see when the sun rises – but when it truly shines. ☀️

What’s new

- GPS position displayed on the map (can be disabled in Settings).
- New default layer: "Around Me".
- Layer order adjusted.
- Home screen layout slightly adjusted.