WDliveapp vs Sunbeam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WDliveapp
Displays live weather data from your weather station directly on your device. Connects via Wi-Fi or mobile data using clientraw.txt files. Offers automatic setup with specific software or manual URL configuration.
- Live weather data display
- Wi-Fi and mobile data support
- Clientraw.txt data integration
- Automatic setup with WDsendtetherdata.exe
- Manual URL configuration
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App to show live weather data over your local WIFI or Mobile via clientraw.txt data from your weather station from the weather display software No setup needed if connected to the WDsendtetherdata.exe program, but you can manually setup the URL to the clientraw.txt file
Sunbeam
This app provides real-time UV Index forecasts and personalized sun exposure tracking. It helps users avoid sunburn, monitor time spent in daylight, and estimate Vitamin D levels. Features include widgets, Apple Watch integration, and Apple Health syncing.
- Worldwide UV Index forecasts
- Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
- Apple Watch app with complications
- Apple Health integration
- Personalized sunburn risk tracking
- Live Activities for Lock Screen
- Extended 10-day UV forecasts
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Stay safe in the sun with accurate UV forecasts, personalized exposure insights, and smart tools for Time in Daylight and Vitamin D across iPhone and Apple Watch. Trusted by thousands worldwide, Sunbeam helps you know when UV levels are high, reduce your risk of sunburn, and make more confident decisions about time outdoors. Check the UV Index in seconds, track your sun exposure, and better understand how sunlight fits into your health and daily routine. Why people choose Sunbeam: - Know when to protect your skin: See accurate UV forecasts for your current location or anywhere you travel. - Reduce your risk of sunburn: Understand when UV levels are high and track your personalized sunburn risk over time. - Understand your sun exposure: Monitor Time in Daylight, Vitamin D, and exposure history with simple, useful insights. - Plan outdoor time more easily: View hourly UV forecasts for the next 10 days across your favorite locations around the world. - Beautiful widgets: Check UV forecasts, Vitamin D, and Time in Daylight right on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. - Live Activities: Track sun exposure sessions in real time from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. - Full Apple Watch support: Use the Apple Watch app and complications to stay informed in the sun wherever you are. - Siri and Shortcuts support: Check the UV, start an exposure session, view your sun exposure, and more with best-in-class iOS integrations. - Make your health data more useful: Sync Time in Daylight and Vitamin D with Apple Health. - Choose a privacy-first app: Your data stays yours. Sunbeam never sells your data or uses it for targeted ads. Whether you want to protect your skin, spend more time outdoors with confidence, or build a better understanding of your daily sunlight exposure, Sunbeam helps you make smarter decisions in the sun. Certain features require a Sunbeam Pro subscription. ========================= If you purchase a Sunbeam Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account. You will be automatically charged for renewal unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. All purchases are final and refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Privacy Policy: https://richardj.org/sunbeam/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://richardj.org/sunbeam/terms-and-conditions/ =========================
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sunbeam at Free against WDliveapp's $0.99. Sunbeam also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). WDliveapp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On 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
Sunbeam is free to download; WDliveapp costs $0.99 up front. Sunbeam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WDliveapp asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sunbeam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunbeam has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of WDliveapp's written reviews are positive against 70% of Sunbeam's.
WDliveapp ships an update every 2 months, Sunbeam every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WDliveapp | Sunbeam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.7 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #197 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Hamilton | Electric Acorn Ltd |
Customer experience
WDliveapp
Sunbeam
Bugs and requests
WDliveapp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sunbeam
Reported bugs
3 issues- Widget not working for some users
- UV data not updating correctly in certain locations
- Vitamin D tab not functioning as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Integration with Apple Health for better vitamin D tracking
- Customizable sun exposure timers and alarms
- Historical data and exposure tracking
- More detailed skin type and sunscreen recommendations
In-app purchases
WDliveapp
No in-app purchases
Sunbeam
- Sunbeam Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Sunbeam Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year









