Comparison

Toasty 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

Toasty

This app provides personalized sun exposure guidance based on your skin type and daily UV index. It helps you determine optimal tanning times and when to cover up for a safer glow. Features include session timers, a tanning passport, and a calendar to track your progress.

Highlights
  • Personalized tanning forecast
  • Daily UV index and burn time
  • Session timer with flip reminders
  • Tanning Passport for session logging
  • Calendar for tracking tanning history
  • Surface-aware UV calculations
  • Medication photosensitivity check
Features
Read full description

See your tan before you get it — and know exactly when to go out and when to cover up. Built for your skin type. Powered by Apple Weather. Your daily forecast. A safer glow. All summer long. Tanning apps shouldn't feel like a science project. Toasty is a tanning forecast like a weather app, but tuned to you. Tell us your skin type once, and every morning you'll see today's UV, your personal burn time, and how long your session should actually last to hit your goal. Your selfie is sent securely to generate your tan preview — never stored, never used for anything else. Front camera only. WHAT YOU GET • Daily forecast tuned to your Fitzpatrick skin type (I–VI) and SPF habits • Your burn time — how long until you'd start to redden, today, where you are • Your session time — goal-aware targets for light glow, golden, deep bronze, or maintain • Vitamin D estimate — a per-session IU estimate for your skin type and exposure (not medical advice) • Peak UV window — the exact hours when the sun hits hardest • Morning + peak-start notifications so you never miss your window • Surface-aware UV math — grass, concrete, sand, water, and snow all reflect differently • Medication photosensitivity check during onboarding (the one thing nobody tells you) THE AI FUTURE TAN PREVIEW Take a selfie and pick your target — Light Glow, Golden, or Deep Bronze — and see yourself with that tan before you commit to the sun. Swipe the before/after slider to compare, then share it if you like what you see. Your selfie is sent securely to generate the preview. It's never stored and never used for anything else. Front camera only. You can also run an optional AI Skin Scan: a quick selfie gives you an instant Fitzpatrick skin-type estimate so your burn times fit you from day one. It's optional — skip it and enter your skin type manually anytime. Same privacy rules apply, and it's not medical advice. THE SESSION TIMER Tap PLAY when you step outside. Toasty runs a progress ring toward your goal, pings you to flip halfway through, and reminds you when it's time to reapply SPF. When the ring fills, you're done. Close the app and enjoy your day. THE TANNING PASSPORT Every session logs to your personal Passport — a collectible ID page with your member number, skin type, session count, and total minutes in the sun. Share it with your group chat. Flex the glow. THE CALENDAR Scroll back through your summer. Every day gets a rating tile; every logged session gets marked. See your streaks, your skip days, and the pattern of how you actually tan. WHAT TOASTY ISN'T • No medical advice — this is a weather app, not a dermatologist • No ads • No social feed, followers, or algorithm HOW IT WORKS 1. A quick 2-minute setup — skin type, goals, SPF habits 2. Open the app in the morning to see today's plan 3. Tap PLAY when you're outside, follow the prompts, log the session A NOTE ON SAFETY Toasty is a forecasting tool. It gives you personalized UV estimates based on your answers and Apple Weather data. It does not diagnose, prevent, or treat any condition. If you have a skin condition, take photosensitizing medication, or have a personal or family history of skin cancer, talk to your doctor before sun exposure. Always wear SPF. Always listen to your skin. SUBSCRIPTION Toasty Pro unlocks the full app. Choose a Weekly or Yearly auto-renewable subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Questions? hello@toastyuv.com Privacy Policy: https://toastyuv.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://toastyuv.com/terms

About

UV Timer

Features
Read full description

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

Toasty4 screens
UV Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UV Timer at none against Toasty's shown. UV Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Toasty's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Toasty sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and UV Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toasty ships an update every 2 weeks, UV Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Toasty versus UV Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToastyUV Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTatiana Trindade Varela de EnriquezShyam Steenhaut

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Toasty

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99
3 purchases

UV Timer

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

Questions

Is Toasty free?
Toasty 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 Toasty or UV Timer have ads?
Toasty shows ads; UV Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Toasty or UV Timer?
Toasty ships an update every 2 weeks, and UV Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Toasty was updated on November 5, 2026 and UV Timer on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons