UV vs UV Index
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UV
Get UV index forecasts for your location or any destination worldwide. See how cloud cover impacts UV levels and receive personalized sun protection advice based on your skin type. Set daily updates or alerts for high UV index readings.
- Global UV index forecasts
- Cloud cover impact on UV
- Skin type identification
- Personalized sun protection advice
- Customizable alerts
- Daily updates
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The UV-INDEKS app can be used everywhere in the world to provide you with a UV index forecast for your current position or for selected destinations that you add to your profile. You can also see how the expected cloud cover will affect the UV index. You can set the app to either daily updates or alerts when the UV index is 3 or more. The app also contains an interactive guide to help you identify your skin type and get specific advice about sun protection. The free UV-INDEKS app is a collaboration between The Danish Cancer Society, TrygFonden, The Danish Health Authority and The Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
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 rating: UV Index at 4.6 against UV's 3.7. UV Index also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). UV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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 asks for nothing beyond the download.
UV Index holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UV Index has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of UV's written reviews are positive against 76% of UV Index's.
UV ships an update every 4 months, UV Index every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UV | UV Index |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 75.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kræftens Bekæmpelse | Alcaeus Development AB |
Customer experience
UV
UV Index
Bugs and requests
UV
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
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
