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Solace

Solace

Your Mac's appearance, in tune with the world around you.

Website theodorehq.com
Overview

What it is

Solace lives in your menu bar and adapts your Mac's appearance to the day. Solar scheduling, weather-aware dark mode, wallpaper sync, and evening warmth, all in one app. No data collection. One-time purchase; $4.99.

Intent

I need it when

Eliminate manual dark mode toggling and maintain consistent visual experience across multiple displays throughout the day

Solace automatically switches between light and dark mode based on solar times (sunrise/sunset), custom schedules, or weather conditions. It supports multi-display setups with independent wallpaper management, ensuring all monitors switch together seamlessly without user action.

Reduce eye strain and improve sleep quality by automatically adjusting screen warmth and appearance based on time of day

Solace provides evening warmth that gradually transitions from 6500K daylight to 1900K candlelight on a custom schedule, reducing blue light exposure at night. It also automatically switches to dark mode at sunset, protecting circadian rhythm and sleep quality without manual intervention.

Adapt screen appearance to real-world weather conditions for optimal viewing comfort during overcast or stormy days

Solace's weather-aware mode automatically activates dark mode when conditions turn overcast or stormy, even at midday, and returns to light mode when the sun breaks through. This unique feature ensures screen appearance matches actual sky conditions for natural visual comfort.

Maintain privacy and avoid data collection while automating Mac appearance settings

Solace runs entirely on-device with zero data collection, zero tracking, and no account required. Location data stays local; solar times are calculated on-device. Only weather-aware mode requires brief connection to Apple WeatherKit, but no personal data leaves the Mac.

Replace multiple separate Mac utilities with a single cohesive tool that handles appearance, wallpaper, and color temperature

Solace consolidates functionality of f.lux, Night Shift, Umbra, and Shifty into one menu bar app. It combines solar scheduling, custom dark mode scheduling, weather-aware switching, wallpaper synchronization, and evening warmth in a single $4.99 one-time purchase with no subscriptions.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User requires iOS or iPad app support; Solace is macOS-only
  • User needs real-time analytics or data collection about their usage patterns
  • User requires integration with third-party apps or APIs beyond native macOS
  • User operates on macOS versions earlier than Ventura (13.0)
  • User prefers subscription-based pricing with frequent feature updates and support tiers
  • User needs weather-aware switching without any internet connectivity requirement
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Pricing

USD4.99 / lifetime View pricing