# Solar Monitor 3 — Space Weather Live

> Real-time solar and geomagnetic activity monitoring with live Sun images and alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by egrafic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-monitor-3/id1317284385 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [egrafic](https://appshunter.io/developer/335189607)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-monitor-3/id1317284385/reviews.md

## What is Solar Monitor 3?

At a glance you acquire the current solar and geomagnetic activity. High resolution images of the Sun are taking your breath away. The Sun is being displayed in near real-time. Minute-by-minute updates of solar wind speed, density, sunspot number are provided. Diagrams and animations make Solar Monitor a professional tool, pushing the latest space weather alerts directly to your device.

Solar wind speed is rising to 600 km/sec, then it continues to rise to 700 km/sec. Color changes from yellow to red. Push Alert: X-CLASS-FLARE! Aurora hunters hit the road. Solar Monitor is predicting a strong geomagnetic storm. This leads to spectacular Aurora Borealis lights. Suddenly: ALERT! Kp-Index=7. STRONG STORM! It will be exciting...

Solar Monitor provides its users with an extraordinary experience. Rely on it, as thousands of friends of the Sun do around the world. You will be delighted to become an owner of this new advanced technology!

Overview:
• Live Alert System - pushing space weather alerts directly to your device
• High resolution - near real-time - SDO/NASA images of the Sun
• Latest space weather reports and messages
• Minute-by-minute updating solar wind speed, density, x-ray flux, kp, IMF, sunspot number...
• Many different diagrams with either bright or dark background
• SDO/LASCO animation and much more

## Key features

- Live space weather alerts
- Near real-time Sun images
- Minute-by-minute solar wind data
- Aurora Borealis predictions
- Geomagnetic storm alerts
- High-resolution SDO/NASA images

## Chart rankings

- #132 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-monitor-3/id1317284385/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thank You

*2026-06-23*

Thank you for fixing the estimated KP Index on my iPad version. You’re awesome. As a HAM radio operator your apps are invaluable for all the solar work we do throughout the day.

### 4/5 — Was great.  Issues now

*2026-03-20*

I’ve used this on my iPad for years.  Great app at first. However, since. The government cuts in 2025 it no longer updates its data as frequently which makes it a poor monitor. For example today the SDO images are from 10 days ago.current images are harder to find online than they were, but they are out there.

### 1/5 — Not worth much if it can never connect

*2023-07-10*

All we get is the alarm but “no connection” is now the only response when you try to open it.

### 1/5 — Das war es

*2023-01-11*

Keine Verbindung mehr, keine Funktionen mehr

### 5/5 — Great App

*2022-07-23*

I have had this App loaded for years it has always been the best. I don’t mind paying for updated versions my philosophy on apps is you get what you pay for.

### 4/5 — Solar pro

*2022-04-14*

Would even better to update real soho years month day and time just like the iPad version To be honest paid the same price should be the same,

Needs a update big DONT even load sometimes 

Thanks

### 2/5 — Didn’t get a notification

*2021-10-30*

There was a Class X1 solar flare yesterday, 28 October, 2021 and I didn’t get a push notification. It would be nice to know if you’re no longer maintaining your app so I can delete it.

### 5/5 — Tool

*2021-04-29*

Fine: many thx for developing and sharing.

### 4/5 — Was great.  Issues now

*2021-02-23*

I’ve used this on my iPad for years.  Great app.  Recently it stopped updating x-ray flux.  Bought what I took to be an update but x-rays still not updated.  Just went back to it and they are working!   Great!   This app has a serious amount of information and may take a little getting used to.  Good job.

### 4/5 — Love the app; 5 star app...

*2021-02-12*

I think I should dock a star for every time I have to re-purchase it, however!  -1 is proportionally kind, as I have had all 3 iterations now.  Would you kindly stop it already?   Thanks.

## Frequently asked questions about Solar Monitor 3

### What does Solar Monitor 3 do?

Solar Monitor 3 provides real-time data on solar and geomagnetic activity. It displays high-resolution images of the Sun, offers minute-by-minute updates on solar wind speed, density, and sunspot numbers, and sends push alerts for space weather events.

### What are the key features of Solar Monitor 3?

Key features include a live alert system for space weather, near real-time SDO/NASA images of the Sun, the latest space weather reports, minute-by-minute updates on various solar metrics like solar wind speed and Kp-index, and diagrams with adjustable backgrounds.

### Is Solar Monitor 3 free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Solar Monitor 3 is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for individuals interested in space weather, solar activity, aurora hunting, and astronomy. It provides valuable information for those who want to stay informed about solar events and their potential impact.

### What kind of space weather events can I expect alerts for?

You can expect alerts for significant space weather events such as X-class flares, strong geomagnetic storms, and predictions for spectacular Aurora Borealis lights. The app provides Kp-index information to indicate storm strength.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.1 — 2018-10-04

Bug fix
STEREO Ahead added

### 3.0 — 2017-12-06

No release notes.

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## More apps by egrafic

- [Solar Monitor Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-monitor-pro/id425368517)

All apps by egrafic: https://appshunter.io/developer/335189607

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