# UV Watch vs Helios UV

The clearest difference is ratings volume: UV Watch at 6 against Helios UV's 1. UV Watch also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). Helios UV's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UV Watch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Helios UV sells 3 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 UV Watch against 5.0 for Helios UV. 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UV Watch | Helios UV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uv-watch/id6742250756/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helios-uv/id6761273364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elizabeth Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797563011) | [Kludge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888571254) |

## What reviewers say

### UV Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uv-watch/id6742250756)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time UV index tracking, Personalized protection recommendations, 3-day UV forecast, Global UV search, Smart sunscreen reminders, Proactive UV alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Helios UV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helios-uv/id6761273364)

Track the UV index with live forecasts and personalized burn-time predictions based on your skin type. Receive alerts for dangerous UV levels and customize your experience with various color palettes and widgets across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live UV index forecasts, Personalized burn-time predictions, Threshold alerts for UV levels, Multi-device widgets, Customizable color palettes, Powered by Apple WeatherKit

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helios UV Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Helios UV Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Helios UV Pro Family Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UV Watch free?

UV Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Helios UV free?

Helios UV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UV Watch or Helios UV?

UV Watch and Helios UV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do UV Watch or Helios UV have ads?

Neither UV Watch nor Helios UV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UV Watch or Helios UV?

UV Watch ships an update monthly, and Helios UV monthly. Most recently, UV Watch was updated on November 4, 2026 and Helios UV on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*