Solar Info

Name: Solar Info
Rating: 4.414634 (377 reviews)
Author: Tempus Umbra

By: Tempus Umbra App

Information about the Sun and tools for building and understanding sundials.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

21,968 ▲ 19

Data as of 2026-09-05

Rating:

4.41 +1

(377)

Version:

5.1

Last updated: 2026-08-28

Ranking

#417,494 ▼ 1,029

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Solar Info is a powerful Chrome extension offering detailed information on the Sun's diurnal motion and year-round position. It simplifies understanding familiar yet complex astronomical phenomena by providing accurate solar time calculations using advanced algorithms.

Ideal for sundial installation and enthusiasts, the extension features a customizable widget displaying solar time, sunrise and sunset timings, and the Sun's relative sky position. Users can access an extensive ephemeris with essential solar data including altitude, azimuth, twilight phases, equinoxes, solstices, and more. Location settings are versatile, supporting GPS, offline city databases, manual input, and favorites.

Additional features include graphical visualizations of the Equation of Time, Analemma, and daily sun paths, with export options for data analysis. The app continuously updates solar time with high precision, ensuring accurate information for both professional and educational use.

Whether you're a sundial builder or astronomy enthusiast, Solar Info equips you with comprehensive solar insights and practical tools right in your browser.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

5.1 Last updated: 2026-08-28

Version code:

111

Creation date:

2015-02-18

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

29.86MB

Email:

rw*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 417,494 ▼ 1,029

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Tempus Umbra

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tempusumbra.solarwidget

Email:

rw*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://sites.google.com/view/tempusumbraweb/inicio?authuser=1

User Reviews

Solar Info is praised for its comprehensive solar and astronomical data, accurate timing, and attractive interface, appealing especially to sundial users. However, multiple users report stability problems including crashes on new phones, widget errors, and failure to open on some devices. The need to enable location is critical to prevent crashes. Language settings with multiple languages shown together can confuse users. Developer responsiveness is a positive factor.

Pros

Provides extensive and detailed solar and astronomical information.
Attractive and well-arranged user interface and layout.
Accurate solar time data matching previous trusted apps.
Includes useful features like clocks and sundial info beneficial for enthusiasts.
Responsive developer support for issues and feedback.

Cons

Frequent crashes reported especially on newer devices or after phone upgrades.
Requires location to function properly, failure to set it causes crashes.
Issues with widget loading and stability after recent updates.
App includes multiple languages at once which can confuse users preferring a single language.
Complaints about app not opening on some Samsung devices.

Recent reviews

Wonderful app, all the "solar info" I need and much more. I used TpSol for years to align and check sundials, but it's no longer in Google Play so I found this. It agrees with TpSol on solar time to the second, plus a ton more info.