Luminary vs UV Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Luminary
Track the sun's position and predict solar and photography events with this offline app. It provides detailed information on sunrise, sunset, twilight phases, and solstices. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers.
- Live Azimuth & Altitude
- Detailed Solar Events
- Photography Event Timings
- Seasonal Solstice Information
- Offline Functionality
- Dark Mode Support
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Say hello to Luminary, your personal sun tracker! Whether you’re chasing the perfect sunset, planning your next outdoor adventure, or just want to know where the sun is hiding, Luminary’s got you covered. Luminary works entirely offline, so you can access sun data anytime, anywhere. It’s dirt simple to get started—just launch the app and voilà! --- SUN POSITION Live Azimuth & Altitude SOLAR EVENTS Solar Midnight, Dawn, Astronomical Twilight, Nautical Twilight, Civil Twilight, Sunrise, Solar Noon, Sunset, Civil Twilight, Nautical Twilight, Astronomical Twilight, and Dusk PHOTOGRAPHY EVENTS First Light, Blue Hour, Golden Hour, and Last Light AND MORE! Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox, Winter Solstice, Total Day, Total Night DARK MODE Supports dark mode (including home screen icons)! OFFLINE Sun data calculated on device, no internet required. --- The free version of Luminary is free forever, and contains no ads. If you're looking for the best way to simply view sun data at your current location, downloading Luminary for free is a great place to start. --- Privacy Policy: https://luminary.djpeacher.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://luminary.djpeacher.com/terms
UV Watch
This app provides real-time UV index tracking based on your location, offering personalized sun safety recommendations and proactive alerts for dangerous UV levels. Plan outdoor activities with confidence and protect your skin from sunburn and long-term damage.
- Real-time UV index tracking
- Personalized protection recommendations
- 3-day UV forecast
- Global UV search
- Smart sunscreen reminders
- Proactive UV alerts
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Stay Safe in the Sun with UV Watch UV Watch is your free personal sun safety companion, providing real-time UV index tracking based on your precise location. Whether you're planning a quick walk, beach day, or outdoor workout, UV Watch keeps you informed and protected wherever the sun takes you. Key Features: * Real-Time UV Tracking – Get accurate, location-based UV index updates * Personalized Protection – Receive tailored recommendations based on your skin type (Fitzpatrick scale) * 3-Day Forecast - Plan ahead with comprehensive sun safety predictions * Global Search - Find UV forecasts for any city worldwide with one tap * Smart Reminders – Never forget to reapply sunscreen with intelligent, UV-intensity based alerts * Proactive Alerts – Receive timely warnings when UV levels reach dangerous thresholds Premium Features: *7-Day Extended Forecast – Visual trend charts showing UV patterns, temperature, humidity, and cloud cover throughout the week *Save Multiple Locations – Bookmark your favorite spots and switch between them with easy swipe navigation *Advanced UV Visualizations – Color-coded line graphs that change based on UV danger levels for instant risk assessment Why UV Watch? * Prevent sunburn & premature skin aging with science-backed recommendations * Reduce your skin cancer risk through smarter UV exposure management * Stay informed year-round with accurate, location-specific UV data * Make sun-safe decisions anywhere on the planet UV Watch Premium Subscription Unlock additional features with a monthly or annual subscription. Price: $0.99 USD per month, or $9.99 USD per year Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://uvwatchapp.framer.website/privacy-policy Download UV Watch today and take control of your sun protection, wherever you are!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Luminary at every 3 days against UV Watch's monthly. Luminary also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). UV Watch's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Luminary sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and UV Watch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Luminary against 5.0 for UV Watch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UV Watch has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Luminary ships an update every 3 days, UV Watch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luminary | UV Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Peacher | Elizabeth Johnson |
Customer experience
Luminary
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In-app purchases
Luminary
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Giant Tip$9.99
UV Watch
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
