Sola: UV Index & Sun Exposure appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Sola is 73 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Sola User Reviews

Name: Sola: UV Index & Sun Exposure
Rating: 4.6 (96 reviews)

Sola: UV Index & Sun Exposure

BrightMatter LLC

💪 Health & Fitness

☀️ Weather

Customer Experience

Positive experience84.6% of reviews

Neutral3.1% of reviews

Negative experience12.3% of reviews

~ Based on 65 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is Sola Safe?

Sola: UV Index & Sun Exposure appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Sola is 88/100.

This assessment is based on 96 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.6/5.

Safety Analysis

89.6% of ratings point to a safe experience

1.0% of ratings suggest some concerns

9.4% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 96 App Store ratings for Sola.

Is Sola Legit?

Sola: UV Index & Sun Exposure appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Sola is 73/100.

Based on 73 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

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I paid for premium

The features I wanted were behind a paywall but I paid for them and so far I think it’s worth it. Other apps I tried didn’t have everything I was looking for.

RM614

9 days ago

Response from developer

Thanks a bunch for the five stars and subscribing!! Subscriptions fund development directly, they go straight into the next release (and my list of things to build is longer than I’d like to admit 😉) If there’s something you want to see in Sola, don’t hesitate to write at support@getsola.com. Again - really appreciate the support! 🙇‍♂️😎

Detailed & Customizable

The only sun tracker app that has enough detail and customization to actually be useful for Vitamin D. I do burn a little sooner than it says, but it's predictable. I just set my threshold a little lower and it works great. I love being able to see the average vitamin D over the last few months so I can catch myself bed rotting. I don't absorb supplements well so I have to do it old school. This app helps me get enough sun without overdoing it.

whyarealltheenicknamestaken

24 days ago

Response from developer

Thanks so much for the 5 stars 🙇‍♂️, glad Sola's helping you optimize how you get vitamin D from the sun. Sun-derived vitamin D lasts longer and also is self-limiting against toxicity in a way supplements aren't. But that has to be balanced against skin damage from UV radiation. That's really the core of what Sola's trying to do: help you hit the sufficiency window without drifting into overexposure. PS if you don't mind, I'd love it if you emailed me at support@getsola.com with more on the "burn a little sooner than it says" part. I want to understand where the MED estimate and your actual response may be diverging

Just what I needed for me and my family

I use this app to track the sun exposure for the family in outdoor activities.
Reminders to apply sunscreen and vitamin D tracker is great.
Maybe not what the app was intended for, as I get so bored sunbathing.
The only thing I would add is a family tracker, so I can input the skin type of family members, so we know what exposure other family members that are maybe not old enough to have a phone.

Will try the app for beach days in the near future! I have high hopes.

Heimir G

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you very much for the positive review! 🙇‍♂️ The family profiles idea is genuinely on my radar. Hope the beach days deliver 😉 ☀️ 😎

Only way I tan outdoors now

I am a v pale girlie. Living in Vegas I was tired of being the palest person I saw anywhere. I used to spray tan weekly but it was messy and got expensive fast.

I happened upon this app while looking up tanning tricks on Reddit. Since using it I am - no joke - 2 shades darker. I have only used it 3 times.

I decided to splurge and get the paid subscription. It’s worth it to me because I can add in flips with timers. I connect my phone to my speaker for music and the timer goes off through that.

All in all, great app. I am getting tan without becoming sunburned.

Goldberry B.

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the 5 stars! 🙇‍♂️ Glad Sola is working out for you, getting that color without the burn is exactly the app's purpose. Good that you're regularly changing sides, it gives each side a breather, not to mention a more even tan. Enjoy the Vegas sun! 😎 ☀️

uv y vitamins d

tú farmacia

tu farmacia

2 months ago

Richtig gut!

Ich habe einige UV-Apps ausprobiert. Diese App ist mit weitem Abstand die beste App, die ich für mich getestet habe. Besonders gut gefällt mir die Integration mit Apple Health, ebenfalls gut sind die vielen Erklärungen, die der Entwickler zur Verfügung stellt. Das und vieles andere habe ich in den anderen Apps vermisst.

MusikAuge

2 months ago

Response from developer

Vielen Dank für Ihr positives Feedback 🙏 Freut mich sehr, dass Sola sich unter den anderen UV-Apps so deutlich abheben konnte 😎 ☀️

Just excellent

If you want to stay healthy, use Sola. It is a great application

WSkrobacki

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind review and positive rating🙇‍♂️ Glad Sola is part of your wellness routine up north 🍁🇨🇦❤️

Actually useful for daily life

I didn’t expect to use this app this often, but it’s honestly become part of my routine now. The design is clean and easy to understand, and I really like how it tells me when it’s a good time to be outside and when I should be more careful with sun exposure.

The reminders feel helpful instead of annoying, and everything just works smoothly. You can tell a lot of thought went into the experience. Definitely one of the better health/lifestyle apps I’ve tried recently.

Laliright

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks so much for the kind words and the 5 stars! ☀️🙇‍♂️😎

Helped with my vitamin D deficiency

This app helped me bring my vitamin D levels back to optimal range without the fear of developing skin cancer. Love it!

Dukeluke37

3 months ago

Quite Literally THE BEST UV app

Not only does it sync to Apple health, have a tan timer with flips and your skin type and how much exposed skin and the amount of uv that is safe for you, it also has a vitamin d tracker as well. AND the cherry on top of this is the owner/creator of the app is extremely kind and very helpful, quick to respond to questions or support needs, and always willing to hear from users. Gotta love it! 🥰

KallistaMetro

3 months ago

Response from developer

Reviews like this are why I keep at it, thank you so much! A lot went into getting the science right and making sure users actually feel heard so it’s great to know both are coming through 😊 Really appreciate you taking the time to share this 🙏🙇‍♂️☀️

Nur wieder zum bezahlen

Gibt andere Möglichkeiten

Papamobil197557653

4 months ago

Response from developer

Danke für Ihr Feedback! Nur kurz als Hinweis: Sola ist ein Freemium-Modell, und die kostenlosen Funktionen bieten bereits einen erheblichen Mehrwert. Falls Sie dennoch mehr möchten und die Kosten ein Hindernis sind, helfe ich Ihnen gerne weiter. Schreiben Sie mir einfach an support@getsola.com und ich finde eine Lösung 😊 Was Alternativen betrifft: Ich würde wirklich gerne wissen, welche App die MED-basierten Sonnenbrandzeiten, die Vitamin-D-Synthese-Schätzung, die passive Apple Watch-Erkennung und die Apple Health-Integration von Sola (um nur einige zu nennen) bietet… denn ich habe noch keine gefunden 🤔 Sola wurde entwickelt, um wissenschaftlich fundiert zu sein, nicht nur eine UV-Zahl auf dem Bildschirm wie bei so vielen oberflächlichen Alternativen. Dieses Niveau aufrechtzuerhalten erfordert echten Aufwand und echte Investition 😰💶

Puede mejorar

La UI es compleja cuesta de entender, le falta ciertas cosas que haría que le diera 5⭐️

Vengo aterrado del nuevo update de dminder, y la app de Sola me gusta incluso he pagado un mes, pero para seguir pagando debería de haber ciertas mejoras:

1. La vitamina D no aparece como una estimación de lo que tienes en sangre, símplemente se suma como si fuera una suplementación para saber los IU o mcg que llevas acumulados / en el día . Me costó de entender ..

2. No me gusta que se limite por seguridad. Que no haya límite diario por seguridad. Entiendo que se pueda avisar que se haya pasado el umbral de seguridad, pero si estoy en una caminata de 8h por la montaña, aunque me pase, estaré tomando el sol y me gustaría que la app lo reflejara, no que limitara y dejara de contar. Parece que en el apple watch se puede dejar en segundo plano, pero no es mi caso. Me gustaría que se pudiese eliminar el tiempo para poder medir incluso cuando estoy tomando el sol sin haberlo programado, dejarlo en segundo plano y que vaya contando en vez de una sesión fija.. que sume y ya.

Solamente con lo 2 , continuaría pagando la app y daría 5 estrellas.

Otro punto a considerar , y muy bueno, es que el soporte me contestó rápidamente y quiso ayudarme en todo momento.

Gracias

Pau Perales97

4 months ago

Loyal user

I’ve been using this app for years in order to tan in Florida. It is so simple to use. The only thing is I’m happy I got grandfathered in with my old annual subscription price because it has gone up significantly. I’m not sure if I would buy in at the current price.

ConocerEsResolver

4 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your review and for sticking with Sola all these years 😊 True that price increases are never fun but it reflects ongoing development and improvements, making sure Sola continues to deliver real value beyond its price (including features like Apple Watch passive sun detection and more refined science-backed vitamin D and burn time models based on extensive research) Hope to keep earning your trust☀️ PS If price is ever a barrier just reach out at support@getsola.com, always happy to work something out

Best app ive tried for UV

I tried basically every uv app and this is by far the best, besides the developer is super attentive

Itunes Tester

5 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you very much!! 🙏🙇‍♂️☀️

Great app for health care

I'm very interested in health care, especially skincare, and this app helps me with vitamin D tracker and UV index, which are excellent. It's very easy to use.

john_kame_89

6 months ago

Unique outstanding design app!

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 ❤️ “”

RLNfirst

8 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for these incredibly kind and heartfelt words ❤️, and your trust and encouragement! 🎩 🙇‍♂️

Great app!

This app is so helpful and I have not been sunburnt since I started using it. Gives you all the useful information you need to make smart tanning choices

E2uk

9 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the 5 stars! 💛 Your feedback genuinely means a lot, esp. as it helps counterbalance some of the older 1-star reviews from early versions of the app in the UK. Thanks for giving the app a fair chance and for sharing your experience! ☀️💛🙇‍♂️

Sola is a WIN from a dev that cares

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.

iOSgreg

10 months ago

Response from developer

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!