Oruvia vs Sunscreen Buddy

Sun, but measured. Sunscreen fails for one reason more than any other: nobody knows when it stops working. Oruvia fixes that. Oruvia is a real-time UV and SPF tracker that turns sun protection into a simple countdown — personalized to your exact skin tone, the SPF you applied, and how thoroughly you applied it. No more checking the clock, no more guessing, no more finding out you're burnt after the damage is done. HOW IT WORKS Oruvia pulls live UV index data for your location and combines it with your skin profile to calculate exactly how much protection you have left — updated continuously, not just once a day. When your protection starts fading, you'll know. When it's time to reapply, Oruvia tells you before your skin does. BUILT ON YOUR ACTUAL SKIN Most sun safety advice is one-size-fits-all. Oruvia isn't. Using the full 10-tone Monk Skin Tone Scale — not a generic light/medium/dark dropdown — Oruvia accounts for how your specific skin tone responds to UV exposure. This matters: people with deeper skin tones are frequently underserved by sun safety tools built around lighter skin defaults, despite still facing real risks from UV exposure, including hyperpigmentation and long-term skin damage. Oruvia is built for every skin tone, not just some of them. WHAT YOU GET - Live countdown — A real-time ring that shows exactly how much SPF protection you have left, based on current UV index, your skin tone, your SPF level, and your application quality - Skin-matched setup — Onboarding maps your skin tone, skin conditions, and SPF habits in under two minutes - Smart reapply alerts — Get nudged before your protection runs out, not after - AI Coach — Get a personalized sunscreen recommendation that accounts for your skin conditions, allergies, and finish preferences — not a generic "use SPF 30" answer - Insights — See your protection score over time, how much UV exposure you avoided, and patterns in your sun habits - Built for skin conditions — Recommendations respect acne-prone, rosacea, and melasma-safe formulation needs, with allergen and medication-conflict filtering WHO IT'S FOR Oruvia is for anyone who's ever asked "wait, do I need to reapply yet?" — runners and hikers who lose track of time outside, skincare-conscious people trying to prevent premature aging, people managing melasma or hyperpigmentation, and anyone simply trying to build a sunscreen habit that actually sticks. You live your life. Oruvia keeps track of the sun. A NOTE ON HOW WE BUILT THIS Oruvia's protection countdown is built on published UV and SPF research, not a guess. We don't ask you to log every activity or guess at "sweat levels" — just your skin, your SPF, and the sun overhead. Simple inputs, accurate output. Oruvia is a wellness tool, not a medical device, and isn't a substitute for advice from a dermatologist. Always consult a healthcare provider about your specific skin health needs. Download Oruvia and stop guessing when your sunscreen wears off.

SUNSCREEN WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK Sunscreen Buddy turns the local UV forecast into one clear answer: you are good, sunscreen soon, or apply now. Record sunscreen in one tap, then let your Buddy keep watch. Check your status from the Lock Screen, Home Screen, or Dynamic Island without constantly opening the app. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR DAY Get useful reminders based on local UV, daylight, and the applications you record. With permission, Sunscreen Buddy can notice when you leave a remembered indoor place and remind you when sunscreen may be useful. When conditions do not call for it, your Buddy stays quiet. MAKE SUN CARE FEEL REWARDING Choose a Buddy, unlock new companions as you build your routine, and make sunscreen feel like something worth remembering. Track your progress without streak pressure or guilt for days spent indoors. LOOK OUT FOR YOUR PEOPLE Connect privately with friends and send a friendly Nudge when UV is high. There are no public profiles, contact searches, precise location sharing, or open messages. APPLY MORE CONSISTENTLY WITH PREMIUM If your goal is to remember sunscreen before heading out and reapply during long outdoor days, Premium makes those moments harder to miss. • Get specialized reminders when your routine suggests you may forget • Check your status and record sunscreen from Apple Watch • Let workouts adjust your timing with optional Apple Health access • Use Routine Insights to spot missed applications and reapplications • Stay motivated with the complete collection of 11 Buddies Core UV guidance, reminders, widgets, Live Activities, sunscreen tracking, and progress remain free. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Sunscreen Buddy does not measure sunscreen on your skin or guarantee protection. Always follow your sunscreen label and applicable public health guidance. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/