# UVCheck - UV Index — Your UV Index Companion

> Real-time UV index, forecasts, and sun safety information with personalized burn time estimates. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Wing.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uvcheck-uv-index/id6450904157 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Wing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695609392)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2023-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uvcheck-uv-index/id6450904157/reviews.md

## What is UVCheck?

Discover UVCheck, the must-have app for sun safety! Get real-time UV data for your location, weather information and customised data based of skin type to know when to seek shade. The app offers hourly UV level forecasts and the option to search any location. Stay informed, stay protected and enjoy the sun safely with UVCheck's educational tips and explanations. Download now and make sun safety a breeze!

Features 
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- Using your devices current location, get up-to date UV Index levels
- Get hourly forecasts in for levels in easy to read formats
- Set your skin type to show estimated times to burn
- Educate yourself on what UV levels show clear information on levels and forecasts
- Setup notifications for alerts on levels (Beta)
- Utilising Apples Weatherkit to fetch the latest data
- Widgets to add to your home screen
- Ad Free

Additional features:
- Daily forecasts for additional locations
- Notifications with more details on levels and peak uv times
- More widget options

Follow the development: https://uvcheck.app
Privacy policy: https://uvcheck.app
EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sun Logo Icon by Raj Dev on freeicons.io

## Key features

- Real-time UV index data
- Hourly UV level forecasts
- Personalized skin type burn time estimates
- Location search
- Educational sun safety tips
- UV level notifications (Beta)
- Home screen widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank you Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| A coffee for the dev | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uvcheck-uv-index/id6450904157/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Incorrect notifications

*2026-07-13*

Notifications send the UV at the time of the notification not the highest in day like it says it is. Makes notifications useless. I tried to email the developer but the email address doesn’t exist and mail bounced back.

### 3/5 — Good app but…

*2026-06-10*

I like the app it has clean and easily readable UI. However the Pro feature of advance notification cannot be turned on despite paying. I tried to email the developer but the email address doesn’t exist and mail bounced back.

### 3/5 — widget still broken

*2025-07-19*

the 4x2 Current Location widget has been broken for many weeks and today's update didn't actually fix it. so the best widget is still useless, sadly.

**Developer response:** Hi Steven2008,

Thank you so much for taking the time to review my app! I’ve pushed an update to fix the widgets not correctly displaying on light mode. 

I’ve also renewed the website (I didn’t even notice it went offline so thanks for notifying me 😊) 

Thank you again for the feedback and hope you enjoy the sun ☀️

### 2/5 — Only one widget works :(

*2025-06-19*

I was looking for an app that had nice typography for seeing the uv index during the day. 
This app seemed to be the winner amongst many I looked at as it’s got good design and simple layout. 

Sadly I can’t stick with it because only one widget works and that’s not as flexible as it’s not the widget I’d like. Only the multi city one works.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the kind words about the design — I’m really glad it stood out to you! I’m sorry to hear about the widget issues. I’ve identified the problem and pushed an update that should get the other widgets working properly again. Hopefully that means you can give it another try soon. I appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback!

### 5/5 — Good simple app

*2025-05-06*

It tells you the current UV index! What more do you want

### 5/5 — good simple app

*2024-06-24*

it's a good-looking and suitably simple app for the UV index.

**Developer response:** Hi Steven2008,

Thank you so much for taking the time to review my app! I’ve pushed an update to fix the widgets not correctly displaying on light mode. 

I’ve also renewed the website (I didn’t even notice it went offline so thanks for notifying me 😊) 

Thank you again for the feedback and hope you enjoy the sun ☀️

### 5/5 — Great for outdoorsy people!

*2024-06-12*

First off, thank you for not putting ads on this app!🙏

I use the widget on my home screen whenever I plan to go on a hike or stay outdoors. It’s been great helping me remember how long I can stay outside before seeking shade for rests.

It’s really easy to use and I’m able to choose my skin type as well, which makes it feel more personalized!

If you plan on doing a lot of outdoor work I’d highly recommend it!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your review! It’s awesome to hear your loving the features of the app

### 5/5 — Love the widget

*2024-05-23*

This widgets for this app are a game-changer! Super useful for quick checks before I head out. Total must-have app! 👌🌞

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to review!

Glad to hear the app helps in your daily life 😁

### 5/5 — Simple and to the point!

*2023-07-28*

Finally a UV checker that is straight to the point! Very easy to use and accurate! I love how I can add multiple locations since I am someone who travels a lot. User interface is easy to navigate and I love the option to get notifications as well. Great product!

## Frequently asked questions about UVCheck

### What is the UVCheck UV Index?

UVCheck provides real-time UV index readings and hourly forecasts for your current location or any searched location. It helps you understand the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

### How does UVCheck estimate burn times?

You can set your skin type within UVCheck, and the app will use this information along with the current UV index to provide an estimated time it might take for your skin to burn.

### Does UVCheck have ads?

No, UVCheck is ad-free, allowing you to access all its sun safety features without interruption from advertisements.

### What devices does UVCheck support?

UVCheck is currently supported on iPhones, utilizing Apple's Weatherkit for data fetching and offering widgets for the home screen.

### How often is UVCheck updated?

The app was last updated on January 24, 2026, with version 1.7. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the age rating for UVCheck?

UVCheck has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in sun safety information.

### Can I get alerts for high UV levels with UVCheck?

Yes, UVCheck offers notifications for alerts on UV levels, currently in beta. This feature helps you stay informed when conditions require extra caution.

### What is the user rating for UVCheck?

UVCheck has a rating of 4.3 stars based on 11 ratings, indicating generally positive user experiences with the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.82 — 2026-08-12

General efficency improvements

### 1.81 — 2026-06-25

Improved widget reliability for saved locations  
Simplified the support and donation page  
General stability improvements

### 1.8 — 2026-04-10

• Added Apple Watch support with a dedicated watch app, watch face complications, and Smart Stack widgets.
• Your watch now stays more up to date with improved iPhone-to-watch syncing and background refresh support.
• The watch can use synced hourly forecast data as a fallback when fresh iPhone data isn’t available.
• Added better stale-data handling on watch, including prompts to open the iPhone app when forecast data is no longer reliable.
• Added support for current-location-only watch syncing, so the watch stays focused on the user’s live location.
• Improved watch complication styling and Smart Stack relevance so UV information can surface at more useful times.
• Fixed several launch and location-state bugs for more reliable current UV loading on iPhone.
• General stability and sync improvements across iPhone, Apple Watch, widgets, and complications.

### 1.7 — 2026-01-24

age rating updated

### 1.6 — 2025-07-18

Fix to widgets not loading

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