# UVScan > Visualizes UV skin damage and aging effects using photo analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Datinf GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uvscan/id409359852 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Datinf GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/409359855) - Category: Medical, Health & Fitness - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 1.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 39 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-12-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uvscan/id409359852/reviews.md ## What is UVScan? Visualize the skin damaging and aging effects of ultraviolet light. UVScan is designed to visualize the damage and aging effects of ultraviolet light on your skin by analyzing photos from your iPhone's or iPod's photo library or integrated camera. Excessive exposure to sunlight and tanning booths can lead to premature skin aging and chronic skin damage, which may result in skin cancer. These damaging effects can be alleviated by staying in the shade, wearing light clothing, or by using sunscreen. UVScan visualizes the damaged part of the skin as darker areas. Smaller wrinkles in the facial area, which are indicative of prematurly aged skin due to uv exposure, are easy to spot in the same way. The analysis works best about 24 to 48 hours after intensive exposure. The analysis relies on images taken under good lighting conditions, without extreme dark or bright spots. For best results with an iPhone 4, use images taken with a distance of roughly 4 inches (10 centimeters). Shots of the cheek and nose should be taken from the side, while shots of the forehead should be taken directly facing the area to analyze. The integrated flash light of the iPhone 4 will further enhance the quality of the analysis. UVScan resulted in a 2004 scientific paper: Blum-A, Vollert-B, Schlagenhauff-B (2004) Visualization Method Based on Digital Image Analysis Reveals Photodamage of the Skin Arch Dermatol 2004;140 1173-1174 ## Key features - Visualize UV light effects on skin - Analyze photos from library or camera - Detect premature skin aging - Identify chronic skin damage - Enhance analysis with iPhone flash ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uvscan/id409359852/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2021-10-02, version 2.0* It just over exposes your skin and turns up the contrast ### 1/5 — A Joke *2017-05-16* Not worth it. Just a joke. Not of any professional usefulness ### 1/5 — Worthless *2016-12-27* This app is worthless. Don't waste your money. It's like it just takes a picture and makes it greyscale. I don't believe it shows sun damage at all. ### 1/5 — Con artist *2016-07-11, version 1.1* Not a UV camera at all ### 2/5 — Not just a BW filter *2016-07-08* People who are saying this is just a black and white filter are wrong. The dev team is basically cycling through all the pixels in the image and finding edges in pixels values then flagging them as distinctive features. BW filter would have made my skin white on the plains of my face not dark or spotted. This app indeed is picking up on the differences between my skin pixels and it actually did show me the most damaged part of my head and shoulders (décolletage) as extremely damaged. In the original image it showed up clear and flawless. ### 1/5 — Don't buy *2015-05-02* My idiot friend told me to buy this. I'm now suing him for $2.99. This app is as useless as my friend. ### 1/5 — Ugh! THIS IS ALL A LIE PEOPLE! *2014-08-27* I bought this for $2.99 and now after I read the reviews I realized this was a lie. At school, I learned that glass and sunscreen are suppose to show up as black, but they don't. So basically this is just a black and white filter. Ugh! Should've read the reviews first 😠😡! ### 1/5 — bogus *2014-08-26* This doesn't show sun damage. It's a black and white filter. The people who invented this are either morons or crooks. Probably both. Both glass and sunscreen should show up as black and they didn't on here. I wish I would have seen the reviews. I only saw that it had "no ratings" which lead me to believe that no one had written a review. It was until after I purchased this and went to write a negative review did I see the other negative reviews. I have never rated or reviewed an app before, FYI. This is bs. ### 1/5 — Terrible! *2014-08-15* This app is a total rip off! It is not a uv camera as uv cameras pick sunblock up as black. This is just a back and white filter. Would give 0 stars ### 1/5 — App is rubbish *2014-01-13, version 1.1* App is rubbish ## Frequently asked questions about UVScan ### What is UVScan? UVScan is a medical application designed to visualize the damage and aging effects of ultraviolet light on your skin by analyzing photos from your device's camera or photo library. ### How does UVScan work? UVScan visualizes damaged skin areas as darker spots and highlights smaller wrinkles indicative of premature aging due to UV exposure. The analysis is most effective 24-48 hours after intensive sun exposure. ### What are the best conditions for using UVScan? For best results, use images taken under good lighting conditions without extreme dark or bright spots. For iPhone 4, shots should be taken from about 4 inches away, with specific angles for different facial areas, and the integrated flash can enhance quality. ### Is UVScan available on multiple devices? Yes, UVScan is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users. ### What is the price of UVScan? UVScan is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its features for visualizing UV skin damage. ### How often is UVScan updated? UVScan was last updated on November 21, 2016, to version 2.0. While not frequently updated, it provides a stable tool for its intended purpose. ### What is the age rating for UVScan? UVScan has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for users of all ages. The app's content is not considered mature or inappropriate for younger audiences. ### Does UVScan have ads? No, UVScan does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users focused on analyzing their skin health. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.0 — 2016-11-21 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Improved analysis algorithm, Share button for UV simulation image ### 1.1 — 2012-03-30 - Improved user interface - Info screen added - Bugfix for older devices ### 1.0 — 2010-12-18 No release notes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*