Sunbeam vs Unhinged Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sunbeam
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.
- 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
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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. ========================= 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/ =========================
Unhinged Weather
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The forecast, but emotionally unstable. Unhinged Weather gives you a proper local forecast, then talks about it like a slightly unhinged friend. Temperatures, rain, wind and official warnings stay honest. The jokes are optional. The coat advice is not. WHAT YOU GET, FREE • Hourly and 7-day forecast for where you are, or any town you search • What to wear, based on the actual weather, not a vibe • Washing line verdicts before you ruin a load • Rain timing, so you know when the sky is about to betray you • Official UK warnings, kept clear and separate from the jokes • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets SIX PERSONALITIES Classic, Sarcastic and Dramatic are free. Supportive, Brutally Honest and British are in Unhinged Plus. WIDGETS Put the chaos on your Home Screen. Small, medium and Lock Screen sizes, with themes if you have Plus. UNHINGED PLUS Accurate weather stays free. Plus adds extra personalities, widget themes, more saved locations and extra alerts. Designed for iPhone. Built in the UK, for weather that cannot behave. Privacy: https://unhingedweather.co.uk/privacy/ Terms: https://unhingedweather.co.uk/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unhinged Weather at none against Sunbeam's 2. Unhinged Weather also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sunbeam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Unhinged Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sunbeam ships an update every 4 weeks, Unhinged Weather every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sunbeam | Unhinged Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electric Acorn Ltd | Natasha Card |
Bugs and requests
Sunbeam
Reported bugs
3 issues- Widget not working for some users
- UV data not updating correctly in certain locations
- Vitamin D tab not functioning as expected
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Unhinged Weather
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sunbeam
- Sunbeam Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Sunbeam Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Unhinged Weather
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sunbeam free?
Is Unhinged Weather free?
Do Sunbeam or Unhinged Weather have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sunbeam or Unhinged Weather?
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