DeTan vs Tanning & Sun Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeTan
This app helps you manage sun exposure and tanning safely. It uses real-time UV data and your skin type to provide personalized guidance on when to seek shade, reapply sunscreen, and limit exposure. Track your daily sun intake and build healthier habits for better skin.
- Real-time UV index tracking
- Smart tanning timer
- Personalized skin protection
- Sunscreen reminders
- Daily exposure insights
- Minimalist interface
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DeTan – Smart Sun Tracker & Tanning Control Take control of your sun exposure with DeTan, your intelligent companion for safer tanning and healthier skin. Whether you're heading out for a quick walk or planning a beach day, DeTan helps you stay protected while getting the perfect amount of sun. DeTan uses real-time UV data, location tracking, and personalized skin insights to guide you on when to step out, when to reapply sunscreen, and when to seek shade. No more guessing — just smarter sun care. Why Choose DeTan? Real-Time UV Index Tracking Stay updated with accurate UV levels around you and avoid harmful exposure with DeTan. Smart Tanning Timer Get notified before your skin starts to burn. DeTan helps you tan safely, not excessively. Personalized Skin Protection Based on your skin type, DeTan suggests ideal sun exposure limits tailored just for you. Sunscreen Reminders Never forget to reapply. DeTan keeps your protection consistent throughout the day. Daily Exposure Insights Track how much sun you’ve had and build healthier habits with DeTan. Minimal, Clean Experience Simple, distraction-free interface designed to make sun care effortless. Built for Everyday Life Whether you're commuting, traveling, working out, or relaxing outdoors, DeTan quietly works in the background to keep your skin safe and glowing. Smarter Sun, Better Skin Sun exposure doesn’t have to be risky. With DeTan, you get the perfect balance between tanning and protection — all backed by smart insights. Download DeTan today and step into the sun with confidence. Terms Of Use - https://sites.google.com/view/uvindex/terms-of-use Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/indexuv?usp=sharing
Tanning & Sun Timer
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Tanning today? Shade times your sunbathing session around your estimated burn time, then nudges you to turn over, reapply, or call it a day. Shade combines the live UV index for your location with your Fitzpatrick skin type to estimate how long you can stay in the sun before your skin starts to burn, then counts it down for you. WHAT YOU GET • Live UV index — current and hour-by-hour for where you are, from Apple Weather • Personal burn-time estimate — your skin type and SPF, not a generic number • Session timer — start it when you lie down, get a nudge before your estimated limit • Sunscreen reminders — wearing sunscreen? Get a reapply reminder every 2 hours, as WHO recommends • Today at a glance — UV curve, sunrise and sunset, cloud cover • Home screen widgets — current UV, your burn-time estimate, the day's UV curve and sun window • Apple Watch app — current UV and a running session countdown on your wrist MADE FOR TANNING DAYS Beach, pool, park or balcony: Shade keeps time while you tan, with turn-over and reapply cues and a countdown to your estimated burn time. It won't help you tan faster, and it doesn't try to. It estimates when your skin has likely had enough, so you don't have to guess. SHADE PLUS Free: the live UV index, your burn-time estimate, widgets, and your first sun session with everything included, so you can try it properly. Shade Plus adds: • Unlimited sun sessions • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island countdown (Live Activity) • Session controls on Apple Watch • Turn-over and reapply cues during a session • Morning UV alerts and a daily UV summary • Session history, exposure trends and vitamin D estimates • Apple Health sync, a customizable Today screen, alternate icons Shade Plus is an auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly. The yearly plan starts with a free 7-day trial for new subscribers. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shadetimer.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://shadetimer.app/privacy/ ABOUT THE NUMBERS UV and weather data comes from Apple Weather. Burn-time estimates follow WHO UV Index public guidance and standard Fitzpatrick minimal erythemal dose values, shown as ranges because skin, altitude, reflection and medication all shift the real answer. Shade is an informational tool, not a medical device, and it can't promise you won't burn. It doesn't diagnose, treat or prevent anything. For any concern about your skin, talk to a dermatologist. Your location is used to fetch UV data and never leaves your device except as a coordinate sent to Apple Weather. There is no account and no sign-up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tanning & Sun Timer at every 4 days against DeTan's every 3 weeks. DeTan's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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. DeTan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.89 per 7 days and Tanning & Sun Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DeTan ships an update every 3 weeks, Tanning & Sun Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DeTan | Tanning & Sun Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tatsat Brahmbhatt | OU Vibrantvibes |
In-app purchases
DeTan
- Weekly3 Days trial$3.897 Days
- Yearly$39.991 Year
Tanning & Sun Timer
- Shade Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 1-month intro price1 Month trial$29.991 Year









