Changelog
April 27, 2024
v 2.16This update fixes a bug that caused the app to crash when choosing a date for a city from the search results, along with several other minor bug fixes.
April 18, 2024
v 2.15.1This update fixes a critical problem from our previous release that forced some of our valued subscribers to restore their purchases. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
April 16, 2024
v 2.15This update improves the main screen layout on small screen devices, large Dynamic Type settings and also on iPads. It also squashes some critical bugs and streamlines the process for sending feedback to the developer.
April 9, 2024
v 2.14This update introduces a new Lock Screen Widget and a new Watch Complication which show the current solar time in large font.
April 4, 2024
v 2.13This update fixes a bug where the weather information was displayed for wrong hours on some timezones.
March 25, 2024
v 2.12.2This update contains few minor bugfixes which improve the first launch experience for new users.
March 21, 2024
v 2.12.1This update comes with the first native version of SolarWatch for your VisionPro. It also has many bug fixes and under the hood improvements.
March 10, 2024
v 2.11.2This update improves the AR screen layout and comes with bunch of translation fixes.
March 6, 2024
v 2.11.1This update comes with better Dynamic Type support and improves existing localizations.
Feb. 29, 2024
v 2.11Big changes have arrived in SolarWatch! Since our launch in 2017, we've maintained a consistent UI, but it's time for a refresh. This update brings a bold reimagining of our interface, making everything you love about SolarWatch easier to use and within closer reach on larger screens. We've redesigned how you manage favorites and change dates, ensuring these core actions are more intuitive. While we've updated the layout to better match iOS's design language, we've kept the unique SolarWatch style you know and love. Enjoy a smoother, more accessible SolarWatch experience.
Feb. 12, 2024
v 2.10.6One more little bug fix release. Good things come to those who wait.
Feb. 9, 2024
v 2.10.5This update fixes a small bug.
Feb. 3, 2024
v 2.10.2This minor update fixes an occasionally jumpiness when swiping on some yearly overview screen configurations. Fixing all the small bugs while preparing something big.
Feb. 1, 2024
v 2.10.1This build improves the main screen layout for accessibility font sizes on smaller devices.
Jan. 30, 2024
v 2.10This version fixes a layout issue on the main screen with non-default dynamic text size in combination with terrain based solar times. It also adds a markers on the Solar Wheel for solar noon (zenith) and solar midnight (nadir). Also the Solarpedia with helpful information about the sun and the solar system makes a comeback.
Jan. 16, 2024
v 2.9This update fixes a few bugs in some specific widgets and compilation configurations. Thanks for your feedback!
Jan. 9, 2024
v 2.8This update introduces the new current sun phase widget and blue hour display on the main screen. It also improves the display on the days when the sun does not rise beyond the polar circle. Least but not the least it also has improvements to the watch app and watch complications.
Dec. 28, 2023
v 2.7This update comes with bunch of important bug fixes:
- SolarWatch correctly updates location and widgets on Apple Watch.
- iOS Widgets now correctly render the solar wheel for all time zones.
- Yearly Overview screen now has an explicit close button.
Dec. 9, 2023
v 2.6Photos captured in the AR mode now have location data.
Dec. 3, 2023
v 2.5This updates improves localizations and fixes a bug where the app could hang in accessibility text sizes.
Nov. 24, 2023
v 2.4This update can now capture AR photos to your Photo Gallery.
Nov. 21, 2023
v 2.3This update introduces a new method to saving favorites by moving the map to the desired location. It also fixes a few bugs and improves widget stability.
Nov. 9, 2023
v 2.2Translated the app to Turkish and improved German, Spanish, French, Italian and Japanese localizations. Also fixes an issue with widgets sometimes getting stuck.
Oct. 8, 2023
v 2.1This update fixes a lot of small bugs
Sept. 17, 2023
v 2.0.2SolarWatch v2.0 comes with a much more capable engine under the hood for more efficient computation of solar events. This enables better widgets and complications and even more features in the near future. Additionally the Watch app completely new for watchOS 10 with a fresh design, amazing animations and solar alarms that can wake you up with a gentle tap on your wrist even when your devices are set to sleep mode. This update also introduces user customizable solar event table on the main screen of the app.
Sept. 14, 2023
v 2.0SolarWatch v2.0 comes with a much more capable engine under the hood for more efficient computation of solar events. This enables better widgets and complications and even more features in the near future. Additionally the Watch app completely new for watchOS 10 with a fresh design, amazing animations and solar alarms that can wake you up with a gentle tap on your wrist even when your devices are set to sleep mode. This update also introduces user customizable solar event table on the main screen of the app.
Aug. 2, 2023
v 1.52This update comes with many small fixes and improvements.
July 11, 2023
v 1.51This update fixes a layout issue on first launch on iPads in horizontal orientation and further improves the stability of Home Screen Widgets.
June 22, 2023
v 1.50This update improves the stability of iOS widgets and watchOS complications and fixes a silly bug when syncing favorite locations to iCloud.
June 15, 2023
v 1.49This update is a small bugfix update
June 7, 2023
v 1.48Minor bugfixes for how Widgets update themselves.
May 30, 2023
v 1.47Fewer bugs in widgets.
May 17, 2023
v 1.46This update fixes a critical bug in the handling of location updates when precise location is turned off.
April 20, 2023
v 1.45This update fixes a rare Widget crash.
April 15, 2023
v 1.43This update fixes an occasional crash on iOS Widgets and comes with an improved Sunrise/Sunset complication on the Watch.
April 9, 2023
v 1.42This update fixes bunch of little bugs.
April 1, 2023
v 1.41This update fixes a small bug which prevented users with life-time purchases from sharing the free month link in app settings.
March 21, 2023
v 1.40This update fixes a crash when the Watch app is launched.
March 19, 2023
v 1.39This update fixes bunch minor bugs including the one where in some rare cases the watch app would display duplicate events.
Feb. 12, 2023
v 1.38This update contains easier feedback collection for new users and various improvements.
Jan. 21, 2023
v 1.37.3Minor bug fixes.
Jan. 15, 2023
v 1.37.2Minor improvements and bug fixes.
Dec. 27, 2022
v 1.37.1Fixes a bug which occasionally prevented past purchases from restoring. Many other small bugfixes and improvements.
Dec. 25, 2022
v 1.37Fixes a bug which occasionally prevented past purchases from restoring. Many other small bugfixes and improvements.
Dec. 4, 2022
v 1.36Much improved Solar Wheel on the Lock Screen and on the Watch Complications. Other smaller bugfixes.
Nov. 26, 2022
v 1.35Bugfixes and improvements
Nov. 23, 2022
v 1.34This build contains small bug fixes
Nov. 22, 2022
v 1.33Solar Watch alarms can now be configured to start Live Activities. This build also fixes a few pesky bugs.
Oct. 17, 2022
v 1.32- a location selector on the solar map to switch between favorite locations
- a new custom location tool to add any coordinate on the globe as a favorite location
- fixes a bug that could cause a potential data loss if the iCloud sync fails for any reason
Oct. 10, 2022
v 1.31Bugfixes and improved localizations.
Oct. 7, 2022
v 1.30Many little bugfixes
Oct. 3, 2022
v 1.29This update fixes the wrong time zone used for solar events on watch bezel and introduces a smoother and more natural swipe gesture to navigate the yearly overview.
Sept. 20, 2022
v 1.28This update fixes a few little bugs in the new Lock Screen widgets and watchOS 9 complications.
Sept. 15, 2022
v 1.27This update brings brand new Lock Screen widgets for iOS 16 and complications for watchOS 9 along with many little bug fixes and improvements.
Sept. 13, 2022
v 1.26This update brings brand new Lock Screen widgets for iOS 16 and complications for watchOS 9 along with many little bug fixes and improvements.
June 12, 2022
v 1.24This update contains minor improvements and a fix for rendering twilight zones on the Solar Wheel in widgets for latitudes where astronomical twilight might not occur.
March 9, 2022
v 1.23- Improved sync of SolarWatch data between your iPhone and Watch
- New Shortcuts action to export all solar event dates at the same time
Feb. 6, 2022
v 1.22This update adds a new information dense medium sized Widget with up to seven solar times but no weather info. It also prevent the display from dimming when in AR mode.
Dec. 21, 2021
v 1.21This update introduces the all new Solar Map which shows you which direction the sunlight will come throughout the year. Not only, can use this to plan your photo and movie shots on location but this also helps you visualize which rooms will have sunlight in your next home.
Nov. 27, 2021
v 1.20This update contains many little fixes and a new winter solstice panel.
Oct. 9, 2021
v 1.19This update comes with support for iPhone 13 and 13 Pro as well as the new iPad mini. There is also a new XL widget available for iPads with iPadOS 15. Also includes with many improvements for iOS 15 and bugfixes.