# Sunbeam vs RaceBase Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RaceBase Mobile at none against Sunbeam's 2. RaceBase Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Sunbeam's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunbeam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RaceBase Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

RaceBase Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunbeam has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sunbeam ships an update every 4 weeks, RaceBase Mobile every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunbeam | RaceBase Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunbeam-uv-index-tracker/id1448601833/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racebase-mobile/id6799310991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Electric Acorn Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890746620) | [Computech Racing](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799310993) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunbeam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunbeam-uv-index-tracker/id1448601833)

This app provides real-time UV Index forecasts and personalized sun exposure tracking. It helps users avoid sunburn, monitor time spent in daylight, and estimate Vitamin D levels. Features include widgets, Apple Watch integration, and Apple Health syncing.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunbeam Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Sunbeam Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


### RaceBase Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racebase-mobile/id6799310991)

This app provides drag racing weather data and logbook access. It syncs with a weather station to offer real-time updates and ET prediction formulas. Analyze your racing data on the go to make informed decisions.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather updates, Drag racing logbook, ET prediction formulas, Syncs with RaceAir Cloud, Mobile access to data

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunbeam free?

Sunbeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RaceBase Mobile free?

RaceBase Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sunbeam or RaceBase Mobile?

RaceBase Mobile is rated higher. Sunbeam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while RaceBase Mobile averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sunbeam or RaceBase Mobile have ads?

Neither Sunbeam nor RaceBase Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sunbeam or RaceBase Mobile?

Sunbeam ships an update every 4 weeks, and RaceBase Mobile every 4 days. Most recently, Sunbeam was updated on October 26, 2026 and RaceBase Mobile on October 19, 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.*