Comparison

UVCeed vs Pure UVC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UVCeed

Transform your iPhone into a UV-C disinfection system using augmented reality to track sanitized areas. Features smart surface detection, multiple cleaning modes, and safety protocols for professional results. Demo mode available without hardware.

Highlights
  • AR-guided disinfection with real-time visual feedback
  • Smart surface detection and AI object identification
  • Multiple cleaning modes (Smart, Bottle, Bag)
  • Real-time human/pet detection with UV shutoff
  • Physics-based UV dosage calculations
  • Pathogen-specific treatment recommendations
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Transform your iPhone into a professional-grade UV-C disinfection system with UVCeed - the only app that powered surface detection and augmented reality to track exactly what you've sanitized. KEY FEATURES: AR-Guided Disinfection - Real-time visual feedback shows treated vs untreated areas - Color-coded coverage zones (blue = active, green = complete) - Never miss a spot with intelligent tracking Smart Surface Detection - AI identifies objects like phones, keyboards, remotes - Automatically calculates optimal UV dosage per surface - Pathogen-specific treatment recommendations Multiple Cleaning Modes - iCide Smart Mode: Automatic AR-guided surface scanning - Bottle Mode: Sanitize water bottles and thermoses (NSF/ANSI 55 compliant) - Bag Mode: Hands-free sanitization for small items Safety First - Real-time human/pet detection with instant UV shutoff - Hand and face detection prevents accidental exposure - 24-hour exposure tracking for regulatory compliance Professional Results - Physics-based UV dosage calculations (mJ/cm2) - Quick Clean (7.5 mJ/cm2) or Deep Clean (15.0 mJ/cm2) profiles - Share sanitization results with watermarked screenshots REQUIREMENTS: - UVCeed MagSafe UV-C device (sold separately) - iPhone 12 or newer - Demo mode available without hardware Join thousands eliminating 99.9% of surface germs with science-backed UV-C technology.

About

Pure UVC

This app utilizes a science-backed UVC light system to disinfect surfaces and airborne pathogens. Its unique spectrum is effective against a wide range of germs, viruses, and spores, including future mutations.

Highlights
  • Science-backed UVC light system
  • Disinfects contact surfaces
  • Eliminates airborne pathogens
  • Germicidal and anti-viral solution
  • Effective against mutations and superbugs
Features
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With high-traffic facilities in mind, Pure UVC has harnessed a science-backed UVC light system that disinfects contact surfaces and airborne pathogens. Our unique UVC spectrum lights are a germicidal, anti-viral, and sporicidal solution that will be effective against any future mutations and superbugs.

Screenshots

UVCeed4 screens
Pure UVC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pure UVC at 5.0 against UVCeed's 4.6. Pure UVC also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). UVCeed's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pure UVC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of UVCeed's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pure UVC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
UVCeed versus Pure UVC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUVCeedPure UVC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBonutti TechnologiesPure Lighting Company Company

Customer experience

UVCeed

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Pure UVC

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UVCeed

No in-app purchases

None

Pure UVC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UVCeed free?
UVCeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pure UVC free?
Pure UVC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UVCeed or Pure UVC?
Pure UVC is rated higher. UVCeed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pure UVC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do UVCeed or Pure UVC have ads?
Neither UVCeed nor Pure UVC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UVCeed or Pure UVC?
UVCeed ships an update every 2 months, and Pure UVC every 2 months. Most recently, UVCeed was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pure UVC on October 24, 2026.

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