Comparison

Sky and Sol UV Tracker vs Flow Now

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

Head to head
About

Sky and Sol UV Tracker

This app provides real-time UV index, UVA, and UVB data based on your location to help you protect your skin. It offers smart UV alerts, an AI-powered ingredient scanner for skincare products, and a skin type identification quiz for personalized insights.

Highlights
  • Real-time UV Index
  • UVA & UVB Radiation Monitoring
  • Smart UV Alerts
  • AI-Powered Ingredient Scanner
  • Skin Type Identification Quiz
  • Ad-Free Premium Experience
Features
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Sky and Sol UV Tracker is a powerful mobile tool designed to help you protect your skin from harmful UV radiation. Using real-time UV index, UVA, and UVB data tailored to your exact location, the app provides the insights you need to make informed decisions about sun exposure—whether you're heading to the beach, hiking outdoors, or simply enjoying a sunny day. Key Features: Real-Time UV Index Get instant access to the current UV index based on your GPS location. The UV index is color-coded from green (low) to red (extreme), making it easy to understand the current level of sun intensity at a glance. UVA & UVB Radiation Monitoring Go beyond the standard UV index with detailed UVA and UVB readings. See which type of UV radiation is most prominent in your area so you can take the right protective measures. Smart UV Alerts Enable daily UV notifications to stay ahead of changing conditions. Receive reminders when UV levels rise so you can take action to protect your skin. Premium Experience (Ad-Free) Unlock a clean, uninterrupted user experience with the premium version—no advertisements included. New AI-Powered Ingredient Scanner Scan skincare product barcodes to instantly check for harmful ingredients using AI-powered analysis. If the product exists in the database, ingredients are automatically analyzed and flagged for safety. If not found, simply take a photo of the ingredient label and let the AI identify any harmful components. Skin Type Identification Quiz Take a quick assessment to understand your skin type, natural sensitivity to sun exposure, and potential UV-related risks. Receive personalized insights to help you stay protected. Disclaimer: Sky and Sol UV Tracker provides information for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to offer medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding your skin health or medical conditions. Terms & Privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://skyandsol.co/policies/privacy-policy

About

Flow Now

Get live river flow readings directly on your iPhone's Home Screen. This app displays real-time cubic feet per second (CFS) data from USGS gauges, helping you decide when to hit the water.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widget with live CFS
  • Thousands of gauges searchable by name or state
  • Nearby gauge selection
  • Data directly from USGS
  • Gauge name and last updated time
  • Clean, readable display
Features
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No account. No subscription. No ads. Just the number you need before you go. Flow Now puts live CFS readings from USGS river gauges on your iPhone Home Screen. Glance at your phone, see the flow, grab your boat (or your rod). HOW IT WORKS Pick your gauge, add the widget, done. Flow Now pulls data straight from official USGS monitoring stations — the same real-time readings pros and guides rely on — and displays the current discharge in cubic feet per second, along with the gauge name and when it was last updated. MADE FOR PEOPLE WHO CHECK THE FLOW • Kayakers and rafters deciding if today's the day • Fly anglers timing the hatch around runoff • Anyone who lives near, works on, or just loves a river WHAT YOU GET • Home Screen widget with live CFS from any USGS gauge • Search thousands of gauges by river name or state, or select from nearby gauges. • Data straight from the source — no middleman, no delays • Clean, readable at a glance, even in the truck at the put-in WHAT YOU WON'T GET • No account signup • No subscription • No ads • No "premium tier" hiding the features you actually wanted You pay once. You own it. Flow Now uses publicly available data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Flow Now is not affiliated with or endorsed by the USGS.

Screenshots

Sky and Sol UV Tracker4 screens
Flow Now2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flow Now at 4.6 against Sky and Sol UV Tracker's 2.6. Flow Now also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Sky and Sol UV Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sky and Sol UV Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Flow Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flow Now holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sky and Sol UV Tracker versus Flow Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSky and Sol UV TrackerFlow Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelta Ecommerce LLCCOREY ADAM YASPAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sky and Sol UV Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Sky and Sol UV Tracker Subscription2 variants$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sky and Sol UV Tracker$49.99
None

Flow Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sky and Sol UV Tracker free?
Sky and Sol UV Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow Now free?
Flow Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sky and Sol UV Tracker or Flow Now?
Flow Now is rated higher. Sky and Sol UV Tracker averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Flow Now averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Sky and Sol UV Tracker or Flow Now have ads?
Neither Sky and Sol UV Tracker nor Flow Now shows ads.

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