UV Index Forecast vs Springly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UV Index Forecast
Plan your outdoor activities with confidence by checking hourly and 10-day UV forecasts for any global location. Tailor recommendations to your skin type and stay prepared for sun exposure during your travels or local adventures.
- Global location UV forecasts
- Hourly and 10-day predictions
- Skin type customization
- Current location tracking
- Travel planning tool
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***Ready to get outdoors and travel!?*** If you are concerned about skin care during your travels, we think our app will be quite useful! You can access any location globally and see the current hourly UV forecast and a 10 day forecast for any place on this Earth:) All you have to do is choose your skin type, and simply go anywhere you want in the world so you can be properly prepared upon your arrival. Or, simply use your current location if you are going somewhere outdoors locally. Please drop us a line if you have any concerns, recommendations, bug reports, etc. : ab.barnes2023@yahoo.com
Springly
Explore Florida's freshwater springs with an interactive map and essential quick facts. Easily plan your next swimming, paddling, or day trip with curated information on over 100 springs.
- Interactive map with locate me
- Quick facts (magnitude, temp, flow)
- Magnitude filter
- 100+ curated springs
- Simple, fast interface
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Dive into Florida's natural wonders with Springly -- the premier offline guide and interactive map to over 1,000 freshwater springs across the Sunshine State! Whether you’re hunting for hidden 1st magnitude swimming holes, floating down the crystal-clear Ichetucknee river, snorkeling with manatees, or scouting cave dives, Springly delivers everything you need to plan the ultimate freshwater adventure. EXPLORE OVER 1,000+ FLORIDA SPRINGS • Comprehensive directory of First, Second, and Third Magnitude springs, plus thermal and cold water vents throughout Florida and beyond. • Search instantly by spring name, county, outflow river, or nearby city. • Advanced filters: quickly isolate springs by Magnitude rank, Swimmable areas, Tubing runs, Scuba diving allowances, or Live USGS gauges. INTERACTIVE OFFLINE-READY VECTOR MAPS • Fast, responsive vector maps powered by MapLibre and OpenFreeMap. • Color-coded map pins indicating magnitude classification, thermal properties, and your personal visited status. • Tap-to-focus navigation: inspect spring locations and get one-tap directions via Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze. • 100% offline database ensures complete access deep in Ocala National Forest or Suwannee river basins with zero cellular reception. LIVE USGS NWIS WATER TELEMETRY • Real-time hydrological data streamed directly from official USGS river gauges. • Check current water temperatures before you dive (verify that refreshing 72°F plunge!). • Monitor live streamflow discharge (cfs / mgd) and gauge heights to time the best tubing and paddling conditions. DETAILED SPRING PROFILES & VITALS • High-resolution photography of vents, spring runs, and surrounding parks. • Key vitals at a glance: magnitude classification, vent depth, daily flow rate, ownership (State Parks, County, USFS, Private), and water clarity. • Amenities breakdown: restrooms, boardwalks, picnic areas, kayak rentals, dive permits, and admission details. TRACK YOUR VISITS & PERSONAL JOURNAL • Mark springs as Visited and curate your personal bucket list with Favorites. • Keep private journal notes for every spring -- record water clarity, wildlife sightings, parking tips, and memories. • Track your exploration progress across all 33 First Magnitude wonders. • Complete privacy: 100% on-device storage with JSON backup and restore. No accounts, no logins, and zero advertising. PARKMARKER COMPANION INTEGRATION • Seamlessly connected to our sister app, ParkMarker! • Springs located within Florida State Parks (Ichetucknee, Rainbow Springs, Wakulla, Wekiwa) and National Forests feature direct companion links to track state park passport stamps, trail guides, and park amenities. Download Springly today and discover the crystal-clear magic of Florida's freshwater springs!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Springly at none against UV Index Forecast's 1. Springly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). UV Index Forecast's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating and iOS requirement 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 Forecast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Springly asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UV Index Forecast against 5.0 for Springly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UV Index Forecast has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | UV Index Forecast | Springly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 13 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Khwanhathai Barnes | Trailmarker Studios LLC |
Customer experience
UV Index Forecast
Springly
In-app purchases
UV Index Forecast
- Unlock All Features$2.99
Springly
No in-app purchases
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