SolarWriter 4+
Make an e-reader a typewriter!
Cool S, LLC
Designed for iPad
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Make your e-reader a typewriter and write outside!
Traditional screens are fantastic everywhere but outside, especially on a sunny day. E-ink screens work well, but e-readers like the Kindle are difficult to type on and don't support external keyboards.
SolarWriter gives you the best of both worlds.
SolarWriter runs on your iOS device and acts as a hub between your keyboard and your e-reader. You type on the keyboard, and the text appears on both on the iOS device and on the e-reader's screen (via its web browser).
Take advantage of your Kindle's (or other e-reader's) e-ink screen to put your thoughts on paper even outside, with no need to transcribe later.
Write at parks, on beaches, in backyards... anywhere you wanted to but couldn't.
Save files on your device, or share through email, SMS, and more.
Detailed instructions for setup are included inside the app.
What’s New
Version 2.3
Introducing SolarWriter Pro!
• Unlimited documents
• Customizable fonts, sizes, and alignment
• Markdown support
• Blackout: save power on OLED screens
In addition, the cursor can now be moved from the e-reader, and SolarWriter is more responsive than ever--for everyone.
And as always, the basic version is free forever!
Ratings and Reviews
Does the job!
It does exactly what it’s supposed to and I appreciate the expanded functionality of my kindle with it. I would love to see a dark mode added or another way to conserve the battery of my iOS device while I’m typing.
Charmingly clever
I love little joyful apps like this. I was wondering the other day if I could use my Kindle as a display for writing in the sun, and surprised to learn it was near impossible. Then I rabbitholed on modern e-ink typewriters, but they’re all egregiously expensive for a non-professional.
Finding this app a ways down the Google results page was amazing. Dead simple to use, and covers the use case perfectly.
The only wonky part is having to leave my phone screen on, ideally shaded in a bag, but not a huge deal.
My request for the developer: dark mode with true black, so I can dramatically reduce the energy consumption of the OLED display while it’s on. In the meantime, I use Classic Invert in the Accessibility settings (Smart Invert doesn’t work for some reason) to achieve this.
Thank you for making this!
An inspiring piece of software!
I don’t often leave reviews for software, because much of the mobile software I’ve used in the last 10 years is either overpriced, bloated or short of my expectations.
SolarWriter is an awesome piece of software, and I appreciate what it has done for my writing workflow.
App Privacy
The developer, Cool S, 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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Information
- Seller
- Cool S, LLC
- Size
- 102.1 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.4 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 13.4 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.4 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2022 Cool S, LLC
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- SolarWriter Pro $9.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.