Sola: UV Index & Sun Exposure

Smart tanning & sunburn alerts

Free · In‑App Purchases

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

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This update includes a couple of extra minor enhancements.

The developer, BrightMatter LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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  • Supported Features

    • Dark Interface

  • Seller
    • BrightMatter LLC
  • Size
    • 143.2 MB
  • Category
    • Weather
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
    • Apple Watch
      Requires watchOS 8.7 or later.
  • Languages
    English and 7 more
    • English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
  • Age Rating
    9+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • Annual subscription $12.99
    • Lifetime access $39.99
    • Monthly subscription $3.99
    • Special offer $29.99
    • Limited-Time Annual Offer $8.99
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    • 3-Month Access $6.99
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    • © 2019-2026 BrightMatter LLC