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Solar Snap

Solar Snap

The Eclipse App

6.5K ratings
87 reviews
📚 Education
📷 Photo & Video
$1.99

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Released
February 8, 2022
Updated
August 11, 2026

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Rise Up Games
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Capture stunning photos of the sun and solar eclipses with this comprehensive app. It includes a camera filter system and an offline simulator with detailed eclipse information and timings for global events. Prepare for upcoming eclipses with expert guidance.

✓Solar eclipse photography
✓Camera filter integration
✓Offline global eclipse simulator
✓Detailed eclipse timings
✓Expert video instructions
✓Sun photography filter
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What users say about Solar Snap

Reviews of Solar Snap are mostly positive: the Photo & Video app is rated 4.7/5 from 6.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: high-quality and stable app, excellent for capturing eclipse photos. Top complaints: issues with photos not being saved, automatic lighting changes made photos terrible. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍High-quality and stable app
  • 🚀Excellent for capturing eclipse photos
  • 🔍Powerful camera controls (focus, zoom, exposure)
  • 🤖Automatic total eclipse mode works great
  • 📸Produces clear, crisp photos
  • 🤩Exceeded user expectations

Negative things

  • 🐛Issues with photos not being saved
  • 🤔Automatic lighting changes made photos terrible
  • 🤷‍♂️Struggled to capture partial eclipse stages
  • 🧭No option to use front-facing camera
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What's New in Solar Snap

2.0.8

August 11, 2026

Welcome to Solar Snap 2.0! We've completely redesigned Solar Snap in preparation for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse and couldn't be more excited! Here's what's new: • Complete redesign with an improved layout and more accessible controls • New: In-camera Eclipse Companion automatically displays realtime eclipse information at the top of the viewfinder. It's like having a real life astronomer by your side! • New: Fully interactive offline eclipse map running a global eclipse simulation, with detailed information to prepare you for the next eclipse, no matter where you are, even if you don't have a signal! • Expanded tutorial now includes videos showing how to build a camera filter, and how to practice at home • Added ProRAW for supported devices • Added localization for French, German and Spanish We can't wait to see totality in Spain this year, hope you can make it!

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Solar Eclipse 2026

Get ready for the solar event of the year!

Aug 12, 2026 — Aug 13, 2026

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The perfect eclipse companion!

I was able to take amazing photos of the August 2026 solar eclipse with the app + camera filter! And the in-app timer was super useful to get ready for the different stages of the eclipse. My experience wouldn’t have been the same without this app! A big thank you to the developers 😃
QQuziglar

Brilliant for automated totality

This app saved me! Took some super shots on my iPhone and the automated totality option was fab. It’s takes a range of pics every few seconds automatically. Leaving you to enjoy the moment
SStyxabix

Super

Was able to take nice shots of the 2026 eclipse in Paris also using the protection layer on the camera. Good results and guidance thanks to the app 🌙
Nniico59

Bof

Je suis désolé, mais j’ai utilisé l’appli pour l’éclipse en Espagne et j’ai pris de meilleures photos en passant par l’appareil photo de l’iPhone.
Ppangloss75013

Rubbish

Didn’t even slightly work. Only works if buy extra filter that it doesn’t mention obviously. Robbed
GGujgf
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Photos permission required error

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Velcro mount issues causing distortion

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Requested Features

3 requests

Add remote shutter support (e.g., Bluetooth, Apple Watch)

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Support for external lenses/telescopes

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Ability to select camera lens on multi-camera phones

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FAQ

What does Solar Snap do?

Solar Snap is designed to help you capture amazing photos of the sun, especially during solar eclipses. It works with a special camera filter to protect your phone's lens and includes an offline simulator with detailed information and timings for global solar eclipses.

How does the camera filter work?

The app is designed to be used with a physical Solar Snap filter kit or a DIY filter made from old eclipse glasses. This filter attaches to your phone's camera lens, protecting it from damage caused by the bright sun and enabling you to take clear, safe photos.

Is the eclipse simulator accurate and offline?

Yes, the app features an interactive, offline global solar eclipse simulator. It provides detailed information and precise timings for upcoming eclipses, ensuring you can prepare and plan your viewing and photography, even without an internet signal.

What are the upcoming eclipses mentioned?

The app highlights upcoming total solar eclipses crossing Europe and the Middle East in 2026 and 2027. It aims to help users prepare for these significant celestial events, regardless of their location.

Is there a cost to use Solar Snap?

Based on the provided information, the app itself is free to use. However, it is designed to be used with a physical Solar Snap filter kit or a DIY filter, which would be a separate purchase.