Comparison

UV Index vs HydroLoop

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

Head to head
About

UV Index

This app provides personalized sun exposure guidance based on your skin type, location, and altitude. It offers modes for maximizing vitamin D or minimizing sun damage, with features for travel and winter conditions.

Highlights
  • Personalized sun exposure based on skin type, location, and altitude
  • Modes for vitamin D, tanning, or sun protection
  • Travel mode for comparing UV index across locations
  • Altitude correction for UV intensity
  • Winter mode for vitamin D tracking
  • Burn time calculation using Fitzpatrick scale
Features
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Sun, smarter. Sundoze tells you the right amount of sun for vitamin D, a safe day out, or a steady tan — adjusted for your skin type, the altitude you're at, and where in the world you are. Most UV index apps pick a side. Sundoze has two modes for two real sun goals: ▸ MORE SUN — when you're chasing vitamin D or a steady tan. We show you the safe window before you burn. No moralizing. No "just stay inside." ▸ LESS SUN — when you just want to be outside without skin damage. We track your burn time, remind you to reapply SPF, and quietly add it up over the season. ▸ TRAVEL MODE Going somewhere new? Sundoze shows exactly how the UV index compares to home — adjusted for your skin type. "Phoenix runs hotter than home — pack SPF 50+" isn't generic advice. It's your skin, your math. ▸ ALTITUDE MATH UV intensifies about 12% per 1000 m of elevation. Snow reflects up to 94%. Most apps don't correct for this. Sundoze does. Built for the Alps and Rockies, not just the beach. ▸ WINTER MODE Northern winters mean the UV index is too low for vitamin D from sun alone. Sundoze switches into supplement-tracking mode automatically. 80% of Europeans are insufficient through winter. We help you stay consistent. ▸ SCIENCE Burn-time math uses the Fitzpatrick I–VI skin-type system. Calibrated against the same research dermatologists use. Not generic warnings — your skin, your numbers. ▸ DESIGN Editorial typography, calm palette, no doomscroll, no panic colors. Sundoze is built to be glanceable in bright sun. ▸ PRO Unlocks unlimited Travel cities, full Winter Mode tracking, and the 7-day UV index forecast for every location. Free trial included. Built in Switzerland. No ads. No tracking. Just the math. Terms of Use: https://arytec.ch/sundoze/terms Privacy Policy: https://arytec.ch/sundoze/privacy

About

HydroLoop

This app gamifies hydration by letting you watch a 3D bottle fill with each sip. It offers personalized daily goals, tracks various beverages, and uses streaks to motivate users. Syncs with Apple Health and provides widgets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Living 3D bottle visualization
  • Personalized daily hydration goals
  • Streak tracking and rewards
  • Logging of various beverage types
  • Apple Health integration
  • Home/Lock Screen widgets
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HydroLoop makes drinking water something you actually look forward to. Watch a living 3D bottle fill with every sip, build streaks you won't want to break, and hit a daily goal that's tuned to your body. A bottle that comes alive Pour with a tap or a hold and feel it land. Your hydration fills a real-time 3D bottle you can make your own with finishes and collectible skins. A goal made for you Answer a few quick questions and HydroLoop sets a personalized daily target based on your body and how active you are. More than water Log coffee, tea, juice, and more - HydroLoop understands how each drink counts toward real hydration, and your Coach helps you rebalance. Streaks that keep you going A streak flame that grows as you do, celebrations when you hit your goal, and a streak freeze so one off day doesn't undo your progress. Stays in sync Sign in with Apple to back up your history and restore it across devices and reinstalls - or use HydroLoop without an account. Works with Apple Health and Home/Lock Screen widgets. HydroLoop+ Unlock every drink, bottle, finish, and your Hydration Coach with a subscription ($1.99/month, 7-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime unlock ($19.99). Calm, encouraging, and private. Your hydration, beautifully. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hyrdroloopsupport-dot.github.io/hydroloop-site/privacy.html

Screenshots

UV Index4 screens
HydroLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HydroLoop at 5.0 against UV Index's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. UV Index sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and HydroLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HydroLoop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UV Index ships an update every 3 weeks, HydroLoop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
UV Index versus HydroLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUV IndexHydroLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLiridon TahirajMALCOLM VINCENT GERARD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

UV Index

Subscriptions1
  • Sundoze Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sundoze Pro Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

HydroLoop

Subscriptions1
  • HydroLoop+ Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • HydroLoop+ Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is UV Index free?
UV Index is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HydroLoop free?
HydroLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UV Index or HydroLoop?
HydroLoop is rated higher. UV Index averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HydroLoop averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do UV Index or HydroLoop have ads?
Neither UV Index nor HydroLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UV Index or HydroLoop?
UV Index ships an update every 3 weeks, and HydroLoop monthly. Most recently, UV Index was updated on October 28, 2026 and HydroLoop on October 31, 2026.

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