SUNLIGHT: FRIEND, FOE, AND OCCASIONAL MENACE
Sunlight can boost your mood, lower stress, help you sleep better, and kick-start vitamin D production. It can also (if left unsupervised) turn you into a walking tomato and raise your risk of skin cancer. Like most powerful forces in the universe, moderation is key.
MEET SOLA: YOUR PERSONAL POCKET SUN-NERD (IN APP FORM)
Whether you’re chasing a golden glow, hunting for Vitamin D, or actively hiding from UV rays like a vampire, Sola has your back. And your front. And whichever side you forgot to flip.
Sola calculates and tracks your sun exposure and vitamin D production using real science, including:
• Current UV index forecasts
• Your skin type and existing tan
• Past sun exposure
• Sunscreen SPF
• And yes: whether you actually flip over like a pancake instead of roasting one side
AUTO-TRACKING UV EXPOSURE (AKA: THE APP NOTICES WHEN YOU’RE OUTSIDE)
If you wear an Apple Watch with an ambient light sensor, Sola uses Time in Daylight data to automatically detect when you step outside. You don’t even have to open the app. It just knows. Not in a creepy way. Promise.
REMINDERS THAT SAVE YOUR SKIN
Sola’s built-in timer reminds you when to:
• Reapply sunscreen
• Flip for an even tan
• Seek shade before you cook
No guessing. No “I’ll just stay five more minutes.” We all know how that ends.
APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION
Manage your UV exposure straight from your wrist. Because pulling out your phone mid-sunbath is how sand gets everywhere.
WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES
Sola offers widgets so you can panic about the UV Index without opening the app:
• Current UV index
• Your accumulated UV dose and sun-triggered vitamin D
• Estimated Safe Suntime
• Time-in-Daylight stats
Live Activities keep your timer right on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you can see exactly how many minutes you have left before you turn crispy.
HEALTH APP INTEGRATION
Sola integrates seamlessly with Apple Health to log vitamin D production, UV exposure, and (when available) Time in Daylight. That means more accurate data based on actual sunlight, not wishful thinking.
DESIGNED FOR HUMAN EYES
Thanks to high-contrast monochrome themes, Sola is readable in blinding sunlight even while wearing sunglasses. No squinting required. Save the crow's feet for later.
DOWNLOAD SOLA NOW
Some features are free, but enjoy a free 3-day trial of all features and get the glow without the regret. After the trial, unlock full access with an annual subscription, or make a one-time lifetime purchase (because unlike a summer fling, commitment can be beautiful).
“A sunburn-free world, one Sola user at a time.” ~Dr. Helios (probably)
DISCLAIMER (THE BORING BUT IMPORTANT PART)
Sola is designed to provide helpful information, to the best of the developer's knowledge and scientific research, about the extent of exposure to solar UV radiation considering various factors such as skin type, existing tan, location, UV light intensity, applied sunscreen, and so on.
However, such information is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, as replacement for common sense, independent mature judgement, or healthcare advice.
To the maximum extent allowed by law, the developer shall not be held responsible or liable for any damage or consequences from any action by any person in connection to using or inability to use this app.
Terms of use: https://getsola.com/terms-of-use
Sometimes I run into to something that is so nice that it is hard to put into words to describe or express it to you. This for me is one of those times. I hope I can come across to all of you with my Heart ( why ) because the Developer put His Heart into this well unique Designed App! This is a app to help you, your family, and myself. It’s a Health app about UV Rays that we face everyday of our lives. These rays are good for us and bad if you get to much of them at to many times I guess I can put it. The Developer has put a great deal of love and work into this app you can tell that by the many updates you can see done. I thank the Developer for putting this app out for you and myself to use. To me the Developer is my Friend ( why ) only a friend would try to help you and your family! Download the app today try it today. I have been using this app for a few years now and I have never been disappointed! I truly believe the Developer has put His heart into helping me and my family every day of the year. So please try this app and to the Developer I truly Tip my Hat 🎩 to you for creating a great unique Outstanding Design App but most importantly becoming the best Friend a ole man could ever hope for ! “ Thanks from my Heart ❤️ “”
Developer Response
Thank you so much for these incredibly kind and heartfelt words ❤️, and your trust and encouragement! 🎩 🙇♂️
Sola is a WIN from a dev that cares
iOSgreg
Out of testing 8 different free and paid sunlight apps, this one, Sola, is the winner. It brings helpful, tailored information for me to understand how to optimize my sun exposure, while paying close attention to health effects from UV.What it brings: detailed data and graphical analysis, syncs with Apple Health, has multiple widget options for your screens, Apple Watch compatibility, and even vitamin d tracking from nutrition.While Sola has a lot of use for anyone who wants to safely tan their skin, I primarily use the app to track my Time in Daylight and help my body regulate circadian rhythm. Being outdoors and sunlight exposure have significant effects on mental health, and I use this app to tell me when it’s a good vs bad time to go outside to improve my mood. What’s really nice is that Sola also sends me safety notifications on UV exposure, a feature I used a lot over a weekend trip to maximize my time outside without getting burned.As a final note, it’s clear from the attention to detail and how frequently this app is updated that the Developer cares about this app, which is another plus in looking for a sunlight app I can use and count on for the long term.
Developer Response
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and for sharing how Sola helps you stay safe and track your time outdoors 🙇♂️ Can’t wait to bring even more capabilities and improvements soon!
Great Tanning App!!!
D.Bells
This app has really improved over the years and really happy that it calculates Vit D3 generation. Would really like to suggest that the session includes a “pause” and “continue” button. Also, a different alert sound would be nice to have when the session is over/need for applying more sun block when you’re using or not using the flip notification alerts…maybe a short burst of seagull calling sound for more sunblock applications and a longer burst for the end of the session? Thanks!
Developer Response
Thank you for updating your review, I really appreciate it! I've recently been focused on refactoring Sola’s widgets, but I’m getting close to tackling improvements to the timer, including pause/resume functionality and customizable alert sounds. Thanks so much for your patience! 😊__________________________Thank you so much for the 5-star rating and thoughtful feedback! Glad to hear the app has been helpful and that you’re enjoying the Vitamin D3 tracking feature. The enhancements you mentioned are already on the roadmap :) If you have any further ideas or questions, would love to hear from you anytime at support@getsola.com
Amazing experience
Theotheria
Have used this for a year and I was the tannest I had ever been last year! I never burned when I listened to the app. So nice to know I can go out and get my vitamin D and a little sun in just a few minutes during the height of summer, and I didn’t have to sunscreen up! Looking forward to working on my tan again this year, and making sure I get that daily Vitamin D!
Developer Response
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! So glad you've found the app useful. Your feedback is a great inspiration to continue improving and enhancing the app's features.
This update includes a couple of extra minor enhancements.
Version 3.95
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