UV Index: Sun Safety Tracker
What is UV Index?
Free sun safety app showing real-time UV readings, hourly and 7-day forecasts, and personalized sunburn time estimates.
UV Index is a sun safety app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It shows live UV readings for your location, hourly UV forecasts, a 7-day outlook, and sunburn time estimates based on your Fitzpatrick skin type. The listing also describes sunscreen reapplication reminders, a vitamin D window, widgets, and multiple saved locations.
Pricing. UV Index is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Runners, cyclists, and other outdoor athletes checking UV before exercise
- Parents planning time outdoors with children who have sensitive skin
- Planning beach, hiking, or travel days up to a week in advance
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Why this app is in F tier
F tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
UV Index scores 44 out of 100: rating 0, rating count 0, App Store search rank 89, update recency 89. The four parts are averaged and F tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Protect your skin every day with UV Index, the most accurate and beautifully designed sun safety app for your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
UV Index gives you real-time ultraviolet readings for your exact location, hourly forecasts, and personalized sunburn time estimates based on your skin type. Whether you're heading to the beach, going for a run, gardening, or just walking to lunch, you'll always know how strong the sun is and what to do about it.
WHY UV INDEX
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Skin damage from UV exposure is cumulative and invisible until it's too late. UV Index helps you make smart, informed decisions every time you step outside.
KEY FEATURES
- Live UV Index - Accurate, real-time readings for your current location
- Hourly Forecast - See exactly when UV peaks throughout the day
- 7-Day Outlook - Plan outdoor activities a week in advance
- Sunburn Timer - Personalized time-to-burn based on your Fitzpatrick skin type
- Smart Sunscreen Alerts - Reminders to reapply SPF every 2 hours
- Vitamin D Window - Know the safe window to get natural vitamin D
- Beautiful Widgets - Glance at UV from your Home Screen and Lock Screen
- Apple Watch App - UV index on your wrist, with complications
- Multiple Locations - Track UV for home, work, vacation spots
- Cloud Cover Adjusted - More accurate than basic UV apps
- Dark Mode - Easy on your eyes, day or night
- No Ads, No Tracking - Your location data stays on your device
WHO IT'S FOR
- Outdoor athletes, runners, and cyclists
- Parents protecting kids' sensitive skin
- People with fair skin or sun sensitivity
- Skin cancer survivors and those at higher risk
- Gardeners, hikers, beachgoers, and travelers
- Anyone who cares about long-term skin health
PREMIUM FEATURES
UV Index Pro unlocks unlimited locations, advanced widgets, detailed historical data, and family sharing.
PRIVACY FIRST
We never sell or share your data. Location is used only to fetch local UV readings and is processed on-device whenever possible.
Download UV Index today and take control of your sun exposure.
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Questions about UV Index
Is the app free to use?
It is free to download. It also mentions a UV Index Pro upgrade that unlocks unlimited locations, advanced widgets, detailed historical data, and family sharing.
Does it track my location?
The developer says location is used only to fetch local UV readings and is processed on-device whenever possible. The listing also states that the developer never sells or shares user data.
Does it work on Apple Watch?
There is an Apple Watch app that shows the UV index on your wrist, with complications. It also lists iPhone and iPad support.
Is UV Index right for me?
UV Index is built for runners, cyclists, and other outdoor athletes checking UV before exercise, parents planning time outdoors with children who have sensitive skin, planning beach, hiking, or travel days up to a week in advance. It sits in the sun safety list on AppTierList.
Is UV Index worth it?
UV Index is F tier, ranked #9 of 11 sun safety apps with a score of 44 out of 100. 8 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does UV Index compare to Sundog?
UV Index is F tier at 44; Sundog is D tier at 57. Sundog ranks higher. UV Index is free to download, with in-app purchases, Sundog is free to download.
How often is UV Index updated?
UV Index was last updated on 2026-06-29, 128 days ago.
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Ranking
- Lists
- Sun Safety (F tier, #9) · Uv Tracking (F tier, #9)
- Tier
- F (Avoid)
- Score
- 44 / 100
- Rank in list
- #9 of 11
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- not yet rated
- Ratings
- 0
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Current version
- (128 days ago)
- Size
- 210 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Age rating
- 17+
- Languages
- 16
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
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