Sunbeam: UV Index Tracker
What is Sunbeam?
Shows UV Index forecasts, personal sunburn risk, and sun exposure tracking, including Time in Daylight and Vitamin D.
Sunbeam is a Weather app for iPhone and Apple Watch that shows hourly UV forecasts for your current location or other places, including a 10-day outlook. It tracks sunburn risk, Time in Daylight, Vitamin D, and exposure history, and can sync Time in Daylight and Vitamin D with Apple Health.
Pricing. Sunbeam is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking UV levels before spending time outdoors
- Tracking daily sun exposure and Vitamin D over time
- Planning outdoor activities at travel destinations
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Why this app is in S tier
S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Sunbeam scores 91 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 73, App Store search rank 98, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Stay safe in the sun with accurate UV forecasts, personalized exposure insights, and smart tools for Time in Daylight and Vitamin D across iPhone and Apple Watch.
Trusted by thousands worldwide, Sunbeam helps you know when UV levels are high, reduce your risk of sunburn, and make more confident decisions about time outdoors. Check the UV Index in seconds, track your sun exposure, and better understand how sunlight fits into your health and daily routine.
Why people choose Sunbeam
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- Know when to protect your skin: See accurate UV forecasts for your current location or anywhere you travel.
- Reduce your risk of sunburn: Understand when UV levels are high and track your personalized sunburn risk over time.
- Understand your sun exposure: Monitor Time in Daylight, Vitamin D, and exposure history with simple, useful insights.
- Plan outdoor time more easily: View hourly UV forecasts for the next 10 days across your favorite locations around the world.
- Beautiful widgets: Check UV forecasts, Vitamin D, and Time in Daylight right on your Home Screen or Lock Screen.
- Live Activities: Track sun exposure sessions in real time from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
- Full Apple Watch support: Use the Apple Watch app and complications to stay informed in the sun wherever you are.
- Siri and Shortcuts support: Check the UV, start an exposure session, view your sun exposure, and more with best-in-class iOS integrations.
- Make your health data more useful: Sync Time in Daylight and Vitamin D with Apple Health.
- Choose a privacy-first app: Your data stays yours. Sunbeam never sells your data or uses it for targeted ads.
Whether you want to protect your skin, spend more time outdoors with confidence, or build a better understanding of your daily sunlight exposure, Sunbeam helps you make smarter decisions in the sun.
Certain features require a Sunbeam Pro subscription.
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If you purchase a Sunbeam Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account. You will be automatically charged for renewal unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. All purchases are final and refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term.
Privacy Policy: https://richardj.org/sunbeam/privacy-policy/
Terms and Conditions: https://richardj.org/sunbeam/terms-and-conditions/
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Questions about Sunbeam
Is Sunbeam free to use?
The app is free to download. The description says certain features require a Sunbeam Pro subscription. The subscription price is Not stated on the App Store.
Does it work with Apple Watch and Apple Health?
There is an Apple Watch app with complications. It also says Time in Daylight and Vitamin D can be synced with Apple Health.
What does Sunbeam do with my data?
The description says your data stays yours, that Sunbeam never sells your data, and that it does not use your data for targeted ads. A privacy policy link is provided in the listing.
Is Sunbeam right for me?
Sunbeam is built for checking UV levels before spending time outdoors, tracking daily sun exposure and vitamin D over time, planning outdoor activities at travel destinations. It sits in the sun exposure tracking list on AppTierList.
Is Sunbeam worth it?
Sunbeam is S tier, ranked #3 of 8 sun exposure tracking apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 2,141 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does Sunbeam compare to SunSafe?
Sunbeam is S tier at 91; SunSafe is S tier at 92. SunSafe ranks higher. Sunbeam is free to download, with in-app purchases, SunSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Sunbeam updated?
Sunbeam was updated 15 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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Ranking
- Lists
- Sun Exposure Tracking (S tier, #3) · Uv Tracking (S tier, #4) · Sun Safety (A tier, #3)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 91 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 8
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 2,141
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Weather
- Current version
- (15 days ago)
- Size
- 118 MB
- Requires
- iOS 26.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 8
- Runs on
- iPhone, Apple Watch
- iPhone Duo
- Made for iPhone Duo, with screenshots for both screens on the App Store
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
App Store data read · ranking