# Sunbeam: UV Index — Sun Exposure & Vitamin D

> UV Index forecasts, sun exposure tracking, and Vitamin D estimation. (iPhone/iPad app by Electric Acorn Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunbeam-uv-index/id1448601833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Electric Acorn Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890746620)
- Category: Weather, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,685 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 113 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2019-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunbeam-uv-index/id1448601833/reviews.md

## What is Sunbeam?

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:

- 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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## Key features

- Worldwide UV Index forecasts
- Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
- Apple Watch app with complications
- Apple Health integration
- Personalized sunburn risk tracking
- Live Activities for Lock Screen
- Extended 10-day UV forecasts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunbeam Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sunbeam Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Sunbeam?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate UV tracking
- 👍 Helpful for planning sun exposure
- 🌞 Useful for tanning and vitamin D generation
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 📊 Provides detailed hourly and daily UV forecasts

**Cons**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and connectivity issues
- 📍 Difficulty setting custom location
- 🔋 High battery consumption for some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Widget not working for some users
- UV data not updating correctly in certain locations
- Vitamin D tab not functioning as expected

**Most requested features**

- Integration with Apple Health for better vitamin D tracking
- Customizable sun exposure timers and alarms
- Historical data and exposure tracking
- More detailed skin type and sunscreen recommendations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunbeam-uv-index/id1448601833/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-07-27, version 2026.6*

I’ve been using this app for years and it had never let me down. As an esthetician I love that it’s custom for your Fitzpatrick, and will allow you to set timers based off what spf if any you are wearing! Bonus points for the vitamin D timer!

### 2/5 — Just Why?

*2026-07-22, version 2026.6*

I forgot to clock the exact time in the sun so I put “start session” an hour into it and was going to adjust the time and their is NO option to do so. Why?

### 5/5 — Prefer to other UV apps

*2026-07-13, version 2026.6*

Was using a different UV index app recommended by a doctor/dermatologist, but I actually think this one is a lot better.

### 4/5 — Sun exposure feature not working

*2026-07-10, version 2026.6*

Good app, I pay for the pro version.  Good new feature with Sun Exposure tracking, but it doesn’t work.  Each day, the first entry calculates IUs, but subsequent tracking that day always comes out as 0 IU.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-07-04, version 2026.5*

Always tells me accurate uv, easy to find, tell me uv per hour and connects to ur loco

### 5/5 — Essential!

*2026-06-24, version 2026.4*

The Sunbeam app is a great concept, and I use it regularly. It is simple and easy to use, no ads, and is very well designed for purpose. Highly recommended!

### 2/5 — It can be even better.

*2026-06-22, version 2026.4*

Has great potential. The only thing that I suggest is make all features available, but with the pro, it enhances the features.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-06-03, version 2026.4*

This app helps me keep track when it’s safe for me to be in the sun before the UV rays are too high. I had skin cancer last year so this is really important for me. Happy with the ease of using it as well.

### 5/5 — Useful information in providing details of time to start Sunburn and vitaminD

*2026-05-30, version 2026.4*

tion in providing details of time to start Sunburn and vita

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-05-30, version 2026.4*

Keep the widget on my Home Screen all day.  Great info and helps me plan my sunscreen and hats daily.  Definitely recommend this one.

## Frequently asked questions about Sunbeam

### What does Sunbeam do?

Sunbeam provides real-time UV Index forecasts to help you stay safe in the sun. It also tracks your time in daylight and estimates your Vitamin D levels, offering personalized insights to manage your sun exposure and avoid sunburn.

### What are the key features of Sunbeam?

Key features include worldwide UV Index forecasts, customizable widgets for your home and lock screens, an Apple Watch app with complications for real-time updates, and integration with Apple Health for syncing data. The Pro version offers extended forecasts, personalized tracking, and Live Activities.

### How much does Sunbeam cost?

Sunbeam offers a free version with core features. A subscription to Sunbeam Pro unlocks advanced features like personalized exposure tracking, live activities, extended forecasts, and exclusive app icons. Payment is charged to your Apple ID, and auto-renewal can be managed in your App Store account settings.

### Is Sunbeam compatible with my devices?

Sunbeam is designed for Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. It also supports syncing with Apple Health. Specific compatibility details, such as required iOS versions, can typically be found on the app's store page.

### What are common use cases for Sunbeam?

Common use cases include planning outdoor activities while being aware of UV levels, monitoring daily sun exposure to prevent sunburn, tracking how much time you spend in daylight for Vitamin D synthesis, and staying informed about sun conditions wherever you travel.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.6 — 2026-07-07

Fixed a bug which could cause some time in daylight data recorded in other apps to be missing from Sunbeam.

### 2026.5 — 2026-06-29

This update includes refinements and bug fixes to keep Sunbeam running smoothly: 
- Fixes an issue where the option to start a new exposure tracking session wasn’t visible for all users (thanks Kayla!).
- Improves the appearance of the hourly UV forecast chart on future iOS versions.
- Minor under-the-hood improvements.

### 2026.4 — 2026-05-22

- Improved Shortcuts support with richer results and return values for automations.
- Fixed a crash when logging very long daylight entries.

### 2026.3 — 2026-05-21

This update adds new ways to keep track of your sun exposure in Sunbeam:

- Log Time in Daylight and Vitamin D manually from the Exposure tab.
- Add new Home Screen and Lock Screen for Time in Daylight and Vitamin D.
- Shortcuts & Siri integration for checking UV forecasts, sunburn risk, exposure stats, and more. 
- Other widget performance improvements, UI polish and localization updates.

### 2026.2 — 2026-04-22

- Fixed a bug when deleting previous sun exposure sessions
- Updated support contact details

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