UV Index vs HydroLoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
UV Index ships an update every 3 weeks, HydroLoop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UV Index | HydroLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Liridon Tahiraj | MALCOLM VINCENT GERARD |
In-app purchases
UV Index
- Sundoze Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Sundoze Pro Lifetime$29.99
HydroLoop
- HydroLoop+ Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- HydroLoop+ Lifetime$19.99









