ShouldISunscreen vs UV Index

ShouldISunscreen gives you a simple, honest answer: should you wear sunscreen right now? Using real-time UV index data and your skin tone, the app calculates personalized burn times and sunscreen recommendations specific to you. Someone with very fair skin needs protection at UV 2, while someone with darker skin may not need it until UV 6 or 7. UV AND SUNSCREEN - Real-time UV index for your location, or any city you search for - Personalized sunscreen advice and estimated burn time for your skin tone - Hourly UV chart for today and tomorrow, with your personal sunscreen line and the hours you need protection - Clear-sky UV shown next to the forecast, so you can see how much the clouds are helping SUNRISE AND SUNSET - Sunrise, sunset and solar noon, with a countdown to the next one - Day length (and how it compares to yesterday), first and last light, and golden hour - A sun path that shows where the sun is right now - All times shown in the local time of the place you are looking at WIDGETS AND MAC - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for UV, sunscreen advice, and sunrise and sunset - A native Mac app with a menu bar item and desktop widgets, included with the iPhone and iPad app PRIVACY FIRST Your location is rounded to about 10 km on your device before it is used for anything. There are no accounts, no analytics, no tracking, and no ads. UV data comes from Open-Meteo, an open-source weather API (CC BY 4.0). Sun times are calculated on your device. FREE No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Just a useful app that answers a simple question. ShouldISunscreen gives estimates, not medical advice.

Get live UV forecast and sun safety alerts for your location so you can enjoy the outdoors safely. See the sun's strength on a simple color scale from Low (green) to Extreme (purple), plus a personal burn timer, SPF sunscreen guidance, and a daily Vitamin D window. Perfect for kids, families, runners, hikers, and anyone who loves being outside. Just open the app and instantly see: • The current UV index where you are • An easy chart with the hourly UV forecast • Cloud cover and temperature at a glance • A personal burn timer that shows how long you can stay in the sun before your skin may burn New in this version: • AI daily summary: a short, plain-language read on today's UV, when it peaks, and the one safety tip that matters most • Vitamin D window: the best time of day to get sun exposure, personalized to your skin type • World UV Map: explore live UV levels in cities around the globe Set your skin type once (fair, medium, or dark) and the app will: • Tell you the SPF sunscreen you need • Show your vitamin D exposure time • Remind you when it's time to seek shade • Send a friendly alert when UV reaches a level that could be dangerous for you No complicated science words. Just clear, helpful sun advice anyone can understand. Features: • Live UV reading with Low, Moderate, High, Very High, and Extreme levels • Hourly UV forecast for today plus an extended daily outlook • Colorful chart that changes color so dangerous times are easy to spot • Skin type setup with personalized burn timer, SPF tips, and Vitamin D estimate • Cloud cover and temperature shown next to UV • Custom UV alerts: pick the level that matters to you • Search any city or use your current location • Pull to refresh for the latest sun data Premium: UV Index is free to use. Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full experience: • Vitamin D exposure window and personalized sun timing • Extended multi-day UV forecast • Full forecast chart ranges (72-hour and 7-day) • All new premium features in future updates Premium is available as a weekly subscription, with an annual plan that saves you more. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Why choose UV Index? • Simple enough for a 12-year-old to use alone • Great for planning beach trips, hikes, picnics, or playing in the backyard • Helps prevent sunburns and overexposure • Loved by families who want to stay safe while having fun outdoors Download UV Index and never guess about the sun again! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/