Beacon Pal vs uvcheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beacon Pal
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Disclaimer: This app should be used in the United States only, for approved use with the Dreem 3S device, which is a class II 510(k) cleared medical device in the United States. Always seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app, and before making any medical decisions. The Beacon Pal app is the companion app to the Dreem 3S headband. The Dreem 3S headband is an innovative solution to address sleep problems through monitoring of EEG signals by working closely with the clinical research community to further understand the origins of sleep problems. The Beacon Pal app will lead you through set up of Wi-Fi connection and walk you through the steps to record sleep events. This app is meant to be used within the clinical trial setting only, using credentials provided to you by the study staff. Please make sure that you are enrolled in an ongoing clinical study before downloading this app. All clinical studies utilizing this app must be IRB-approved.
uvcheck
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UV check is a very simple app showing you the current UV value at your position.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Beacon Pal at every 3 weeks against uvcheck's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beacon Pal ships an update every 3 weeks, uvcheck every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beacon Pal | uvcheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beacon Biosignals | Gjermund Myrvang |
In-app purchases
Beacon Pal
No in-app purchases
uvcheck
No in-app purchases
