Comparison

Beachable vs UV Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beachable

Features
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Know before you go. Beachable reads live tide, swell, and wind data and tells you, in plain language, whether today is worth it. No numbers to decode, just a clear go or no-go for the ocean activity you care about. The ocean runs on its own schedule. Beachable does the interpretation for you: it pulls from NOAA buoy networks, tide models, and marine forecast APIs, then runs each location through a scoring engine calibrated to that specific activity. What you see reflects the actual conditions at your spot, not a generic regional average. Beaching Tide timing is everything. Beachable works out when low tide exposes enough sand to actually use the beach, factors in wave height so a low tide under 6-foot surf doesn't fool you, and gives you a window: how long it lasts and when it returns. Surfing Wave height alone doesn't tell you much. Beachable scores each break on swell height, swell period, direction match to that spot's orientation, wind, and tide state together. You get a single honest rating, plus a 10-day forecast so you can plan around your schedule. Diving Visibility is the one condition divers can't judge until they're in the water. Beachable estimates it in real time from sea state, swell, and wind data, then scores your dive site and tells you whether it's worth the drive. Fishing Tides, swell, wind, and seasonal species data combine into a single fishing conditions score. Current fish counts from local sportfishing landings are pulled live, so you know what's actually being caught. Set your home location and Beachable loads the best nearby spots for each activity automatically: beaches, surf breaks, dive sites, and fishing grounds, from California to Hawaii, Ireland, Australia, Bali, and more. Every condition is personalized to your coast. Upgrade to Pro for the full 10-day forecast, custom threshold alerts for any spot in your list, detailed conditions breakdowns, and gear recommendations. Privacy Policy: https://beachable.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://beachable.app/terms

About

UV Timer

Features
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UV Timer: Your Smart Sun Protection Companion UV Timer is now fully redesigned for iOS, faster, smoother, and built from the ground up to keep you sun-safe wherever you go. Real-time UV monitoring, intelligent sunscreen reminders, and comprehensive guidance, all in a beautiful native app. Accurate • Real-time UV index • Evidence-based SPF recommendations tailored to your skin type • Altitude-adjusted calculations for mountain and outdoor activities • Visible cloud cover and weather condition analysis Intelligent Timer System • Personalized sunscreen reapplication reminders • Smart timer adapts to UV intensity, skin sensitivity, and altitude • Background timer continues even when the app is closed • Haptic feedback and notification alerts Multi-Location Tracking • GPS-based UV monitoring for your exact location • Save your favorite cities and swipe between them on the home screen • Free tier includes 3 saved locations, add more anytime with in-app location packs • Real-time temperature, wind, humidity, and precipitation • Sunrise and sunset times for every saved location Severe Weather Alerts • Get notified the moment severe weather warnings are issued by official agencies • Tap the bell on the home screen to see active alerts in detail Personalized Protection • Skin type classifications for precise recommendations • Dynamic SPF suggestions based on current conditions • Practical sun safety tips and product guidance • Educational content Comprehensive Data • 24-hour UV forecast with hourly predictions • Interactive UV charts with current-hour indicators • Sunshine duration and visible cloud coverage • Temperature and weather condition monitoring • Sun path chart: Follow the sun's elevation at any hour of the day • Rain chart: Hourly precipitation 10 Languages • Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Japanese, and Korean • Switch language instantly inside the app • Localized weather, location names, and time formats Privacy Focused • No accounts, no sign-in, no tracking • No analytics, no ads • Location used only to fetch weather, never linked to your identity • Preferences stored locally on your device Perfect For • Beach and outdoor activities • Mountain hiking and skiing • Daily sun protection routine • Travel planning across multiple cities • Professional outdoor work • Family sun safety Your skin health matters. Let UV Timer be your trusted companion for sun safety.

Screenshots

Beachable4 screens
UV Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Beachable at 18.0 against UV Timer's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beachable sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year and UV Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beachable ships an update every 6 days, UV Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Beachable versus UV Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeachableUV Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott BishopShyam Steenhaut

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beachable

Subscriptions1
  • Beachable Pro Annual$24.991 Year
3 purchases

UV Timer

One-time3
  • 1 Location Pack$0.99
  • 5 Locations Pack$3.99
  • 10 Locations Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Beachable free?
Beachable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UV Timer free?
UV Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beachable or UV Timer have ads?
Neither Beachable nor UV Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beachable or UV Timer?
Beachable ships an update every 6 days, and UV Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Beachable was updated on October 25, 2026 and UV Timer on October 10, 2026.

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