Sundog: Sun Exposure Tracker
What is Sundog?
Tracks sun exposure with a daily schedule based on skin type, UV index and cloud cover, with a visible burn limit.
Sundog is a free iOS health and fitness app that gives a daily sun schedule across four goals: circadian reset, vitamin D, gradual tan and sleep. It uses a Fitzpatrick skin type you set, along with the live UV index and cloud cover, to set session lengths and show your burn limit. It is for general wellness only and is not a medical device.
Pricing. Sundog is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Planning morning light exposure to support a sleep-wake routine
- Timing midday sun sessions with a visible burn limit
- Tracking daily sun sessions in English or Spanish
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Why this app is in D tier
D tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Sundog scores 57 out of 100: rating 100, rating count 47, App Store search rank 0, update recency 80. The four parts are averaged and D tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Most people either avoid the sun entirely or stay out too long. Sundog helps you do neither.
Built around four science-backed goals, Sundog gives you a personalized daily sun schedule - calibrated to your skin type, the live UV index, and real-time cloud cover. A smart timer tells you exactly how long to be outside, and your burn limit is always visible so you know when to head back in.
Four Goals. One Routine.
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- Circadian Reset - Morning light sets your body clock for the day. A short session before 9am resets your sleep-wake rhythm, lifts mood, and sharpens focus.
- Vitamin D - Midday UVB is your window. Sundog times your session to maximize D synthesis and stops automatically before you reach your burn limit.
- Gradual Tan - Afternoon light has lower UV intensity. Sundog schedules your exposure when the risk is lowest and the result is real.
- Sleep Optimization - Evening golden-hour light cues melatonin production, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Smart, Not Just Simple
Sundog's timer isn't a countdown - it's a calibrated recommendation. It reads the live UV index and adjusts your session length automatically. Heavy cloud cover? Session extended. UV extreme? Pulled back. Your burn limit is always front and center.
Built Around Your Skin
Set your Fitzpatrick skin type once. Sundog uses it to calculate your personal burn limit at any UV level and adjust every session recommendation accordingly. Skin type I gets very different guidance from skin type V.
Time-Window Gating
Each goal has a scientifically appropriate time window. Circadian Reset is a morning-only session. Vitamin D is gated to the midday UVB window. Sleep Optimization surfaces in the evening. You always know whether your window is open, closing soon, or already passed for the day.
Sun Tracker
A visual emoji-based tracker shows your progress across the day - which sessions you've completed, which are still open, and what's coming up next.
Daily Sun Insights
Every day, Sundog surfaces a new insight - practical, evidence-based tips on UV, circadian biology, and getting more from your time outside.
Available in English and Spanish.
Sundog is designed for general wellness purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing your sun exposure habits, particularly if you have a skin condition, a history of skin cancer, or are taking photosensitizing medications. UV exposure carries inherent risks. Always use appropriate sun protection.
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Questions about Sundog
Does Sundog cost anything?
The app is free to download and lists no in-app purchases.
How does Sundog set my burn limit?
You set your Fitzpatrick skin type once. The listing says Sundog uses it to calculate a personal burn limit at any UV level, and it also uses the live UV index and cloud cover to adjust session recommendations.
Is Sundog a medical app?
It is designed for general wellness only, is not a medical device, and does not provide medical advice. It advises consulting a healthcare professional first if you have a skin condition, a history of skin cancer, or take.
Is Sundog free?
Sundog is free to download.
Is Sundog right for me?
Sundog is built for planning morning light exposure to support a sleep-wake routine, timing midday sun sessions with a visible burn limit, tracking daily sun sessions in english or spanish. It sits in the sun exposure tracking list on AppTierList.
Is Sundog worth it?
Sundog is D tier, ranked #6 of 8 sun exposure tracking apps with a score of 57 out of 100, from a 5.0 App Store rating across 5 ratings. 5 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Sundog compare to D Minder Pro?
Sundog is D tier at 57; D Minder Pro is A tier at 84. D Minder Pro ranks higher. Sundog is free to download, D Minder Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Sundog updated?
Sundog was last updated on 2026-05-04, 184 days ago.
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Ranking
- Lists
- Sun Exposure Tracking (D tier, #6) · Sun Safety (D tier, #8)
- Tier
- D (Weak)
- Score
- 57 / 100
- Rank in list
- #6 of 8
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 5.0 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 5
App
- Price
- Free
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Current version
- (184 days ago)
- Size
- 30 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.1 or later
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
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- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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