UV Forecast vs UV Index
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UV Forecast
Easily check the hourly UV index for your current location worldwide. Get personalized sunburn time estimates based on your skin type and receive weather forecasts. Protect yourself from harmful UV rays and sunbeams.
- Hourly UV index forecast
- Sunburn time estimation by skin type
- Global UV index checking
- Weather forecast display
- UV ray protection advice
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UV index forecast app. Check UV index before going out and protect yourself from tanning. This app allows you to easily check the UV index every hour for today and tomorrow. ■ Features - You can easily see the UV index at your current location in anywhere in the world. - Depending on your skin color type, you can see how long it takes to get sunburned. - Give you hourly UV Index forecast for today and tomorrow. - The weather forecast is also displayed. - Protect yourself from sunbeams and UV rays with our app. ■ Recent updates - Added UV forecast for tomorrow. - Modified features for multilingual users. - Fixed minor bugs. ■ Future update ・Recommended products to help prevent UV rays ・Weekly UV forecast ・Widget function ・Advertisement removal And so on! If you have any requests, bug reports, etc., you can feedback from out app. Please go to Settings tab > Others > Inquiry/Bug report. ■Terms of Use Please review the Terms of Use before using the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ By downloading this app, you agree to the Terms of Use.
UV Index
Track real-time UV levels and plan your sun exposure safely. Get personalized tips, check forecasts, and estimate your safe sun time. Stay informed and protected from harmful UV rays.
- Real-time UV Index
- 10-Day UV Forecast
- Global UV Search
- Sunburn Timer
- Skin Type Recommendations
- Widgets
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Sun safety starts with knowing the UV index. Whether you’re heading to the beach, going for a run, or just stepping outside, this app helps you track real-time UV levels and plan your sun exposure wisely. Get personalized skin protection tips, check forecasts for the next 10 days, and even estimate how long you can stay in the sun before burning. Key Features: Real-time UV Index – Instantly see the UV level at your location. 10-Day UV Forecast – Plan ahead with extended UV predictions. Global UV Search – Check the UV index anywhere in the world. Widgets – Get UV updates right on your Home Screen. Sunburn Timer – Know how long you can stay in the sun. Skin Type Recommendations – Personalized sun protection advice. Easy & Intuitive Design – Quick access to essential sun safety info. Stay informed, stay protected! Remember to seek a doctor’s advice before making any medical decisions. Terms of Service: https://github.com/alcaeusdevelopment/uv-index-policies/blob/main/TermsOfService.md Privacy policy: https://github.com/alcaeusdevelopment/uv-index-policies/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UV Forecast at none against UV Index's 24. UV Forecast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). UV Index's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 9) and review sentiment (75% vs 65%). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. UV Index sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. UV Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.
UV Forecast holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UV Index has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of UV Forecast's written reviews are positive against 75% of UV Index's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
UV Forecast ships an update weekly, UV Index every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | UV Forecast | UV Index |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | 74.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hodai Azeyanagi | Alcaeus Development AB |
Customer experience
UV Forecast
UV Index
Bugs and requests
UV Forecast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
UV Index
Reported bugs
2 issues- App sometimes doesn't work as expected
- Buttons and features not always responsive
Requested features
3 requests- Add hourly UV exposure indicators
- Include more features in free version
- Improve widget functionality
In-app purchases
UV Forecast
No in-app purchases
UV Index
- UV Index Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- UV Index Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
- UV Index Pro Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
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- UV Index Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- UV Index Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- UV Index Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- UV Index Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- SunWise Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
- SunWise Pro - Weekly$3.997 Days
- UV Index Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- UV Index Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- UV Index Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- UV Index Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- UV Index Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- UV Index Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- SunWise Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- UV Index Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- UV Index Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- SunWise Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- UV Index Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- UV Index Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- UV Index Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- UV Index Pro Lifetime$3.99
- UV Index Pro Lifetime$39.99
