Comparison

UV Index Now Tracker vs WeatherExt

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

Head to head
About

UV Index Now Tracker

Features
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Know the UV Index before you step outside. UV Index Now Tracker helps you make smarter outdoor decisions with real-time UV Index data, hourly forecasts, exposure tracking, and personalized sun protection recommendations. Whether you're heading to the beach, going for a run, hiking, cycling, or simply spending time outdoors, you'll always know when UV levels are safe and when extra protection is needed. Powered by Apple WeatherKit, the app delivers fast, accurate, and reliable UV information directly to your iPhone and iPad. Live UV Index View the current UV Index instantly with an easy-to-read color-coded gauge. • Current UV Index • UV risk level • Peak UV time • Today's highest UV • Live weather conditions Hourly UV Forecast See how UV levels change throughout the day. • Hour-by-hour forecasts • Peak UV detection • Interactive charts • Daily UV trends • Best times to go outside Sun Exposure Tracker Monitor your outdoor sessions and understand your daily UV exposure. • Session timer • Current UV during activities • Peak UV reached • Average UV exposure • Exposure history • Daily statistics Burn Time Estimates Estimate how long unprotected skin may remain in the sun before burning based on current UV conditions. Smart Protection Recommendations Receive practical guidance for every UV level. • Sunscreen recommendations • SPF suggestions • Hat reminders • Protective clothing advice • Shade recommendations • Outdoor planning tips Safe & Dangerous Outdoor Times Quickly identify: • Safe outdoor windows • High UV periods • Peak sunlight hours • Best exercise times • Safer times for family activities Complete Weather Information In addition to UV Index, monitor: • Temperature • Feels Like • Wind Speed • Humidity • Visibility • Pressure • Sunrise • Sunset • Hourly Forecast • 10-Day Forecast Widgets & Live Activities Keep UV information available without opening the app. • Home Screen Widgets • Lock Screen Widgets • Live Activities • Dynamic Island • StandBy Support Privacy First Your privacy matters. • No account required • No sign up • No ads • No tracking • Apple WeatherKit data • Fast and lightweight Perfect For • Beach trips • Running • Hiking • Cycling • Golf • Tennis • Outdoor workers • Photography • Camping • Travel • Family activities • Daily sun protection Download UV Index Now Tracker today and stay informed with accurate UV forecasts, smart alerts, and personalized sun safety guidance wherever you go. The app uses Apple WeatherKit for all UV and weather data. The Apple Weather trademark ( Weather) and a link to the legal attribution page are displayed on the Dashboard, Weather, and UV Forecast screens.

About

WeatherExt

Get detailed weather forecasts with animated skies, hourly and daily predictions, and interactive radar maps. Customize your view with various themes and access essential information on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like tide times and weather alerts.

Highlights
  • Animated weather visualizations
  • Hourly and 7-day forecasts
  • Interactive radar maps
  • Customizable themes
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • Widget support
  • Multiple location saving
Features
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See your weather at a glance with WeatherExt for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. ANIMATED SKIES Clouds, sunshine, rain, snow, fog, and nighttime skies move with the weather. Moon phases reflect the date, and the Atmosphere theme follows the weather. Choose Dynamic, Atmosphere, Paper & ink, Temperature, Rain outlook, Wind, or Daylight for the app, widgets, and Apple Watch. Atmosphere supports Light, Dark, or System appearance. YOUR DAY AND WEEK AHEAD See current conditions, daily highs and lows, and a brief outlook for your day. Browse hourly forecasts and up to seven days ahead. Explore an hour with an interactive timeline, or open a day for charts and conditions. INTERACTIVE RADAR Play the radar timeline or open the full-screen map to pan and zoom. View the latest imagery and available forecast frames for your location. YOUR PLACES AND WIDGETS Save cities and swipe between their forecasts. Use Current Location while the app is open, or search for a city without granting location access. Add widgets to keep your forecast close at hand. WEATHER ON YOUR WRIST The companion Apple Watch app shows current weather, hourly and daily forecasts, complications, and Smart Stack widgets. WEATHEREXT PRO An optional subscription unlocks: • High and low tide times, heights, and charts near supported U.S. coastal stations on iPhone and iPad. • More saved locations. • A choice of additional weather providers available for your region. • Weather alerts • Rain notifications Privacy Policy: https://weatherextension.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

UV Index Now Tracker4 screens
WeatherExt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UV Index Now Tracker at none against WeatherExt's 2. WeatherExt's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. WeatherExt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. UV Index Now Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UV Index Now Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, WeatherExt every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UV Index Now Tracker versus WeatherExt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUV Index Now TrackerWeatherExt
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarouk ElsayedTim Leland

In-app purchases

None

UV Index Now Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WeatherExt

Subscriptions2
  • WeatherExt Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • WeatherExt Pro Yearly$32.991 Year

Questions

Is UV Index Now Tracker free?
UV Index Now Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WeatherExt free?
WeatherExt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UV Index Now Tracker or WeatherExt have ads?
Neither UV Index Now Tracker nor WeatherExt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UV Index Now Tracker or WeatherExt?
UV Index Now Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and WeatherExt every 2 days. Most recently, UV Index Now Tracker was updated on October 28, 2026 and WeatherExt on November 6, 2026.

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