ShadeMap: Simulate shadows from buildings, trees and terrain at any time. SunCalc: Sun position, sunrise and sunset directions for any place and time.
| ShadeMap | SunCalc | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City & Urban Maps | City & Urban Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Static archive |
| Data source | Elevation data and building footprints | Astronomical calculations |
| Made by | Ted Piotrowski | SunCalc |
| Price | Free + paid plan | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | 3D | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with ShadeMap
- Shadows for any time and date
- Terrain, buildings and trees
- Sun exposure over a day
What you can do with SunCalc
- Sun path and position on a map
- Sunrise and sunset directions
- Golden hour and twilight times
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.