# Light Detective vs UVLOOK Lite

Light Detective and UVLOOK Lite both sit at 1.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of UVLOOK Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of Light Detective's. UVLOOK Lite also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). Light Detective's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Light Detective against 1.0 for UVLOOK Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Light Detective's written reviews are positive against 40% of UVLOOK Lite's.

Light Detective ships an update every 8 months, UVLOOK Lite every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Detective | UVLOOK Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-detective/id1260936039/reviews) | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uvlook-lite/id6443407285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 126 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Signet Armorlite, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/584848264) | [Beijing Youcai technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519001953) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-detective/id1260936039)

This app educates patients about blue light and UV radiation, demonstrating the benefits of blue-coated lenses with simulations and images. It also measures blue light and UV radiation from various sources to enhance patient understanding.

**Highlights:** Patient education on blue light and UV, Simulations and images of lens benefits, Blue light measurement from light sources, UV radiation measurement, Information for eye care professionals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### UVLOOK Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uvlook-lite/id6443407285)

Visualize your skin's protection from the sun in real-time. This app works with a special UV camera accessory to show how effectively your sunscreen is applied and when it needs reapplication for optimal sun safety.

**Highlights:** Real-time UV visualization, Sunscreen effectiveness check, Reapplication reminders, Comprehensive camera controls, Works with UVLOOK mini accessory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Detective free?

Light Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UVLOOK Lite free?

UVLOOK Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Light Detective or UVLOOK Lite?

Light Detective and UVLOOK Lite are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Light Detective or UVLOOK Lite have ads?

Neither Light Detective nor UVLOOK Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Detective or UVLOOK Lite?

Light Detective ships an update every 8 months, and UVLOOK Lite every 6 weeks. Most recently, Light Detective was updated on July 4, 2026 and UVLOOK Lite on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*