# WDliveapp vs Sunbeam

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WDliveapp | Sunbeam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdliveapp/id920378044/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunbeam-uv-index-tracker/id1448601833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 49 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Hamilton](https://appshunter.io/developer/652512771) | [Electric Acorn Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890746620) |

## What reviewers say

### WDliveapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdliveapp/id920378044)

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.

**Highlights:** Live weather data display, Wi-Fi and mobile data support, Clientraw.txt data integration, Automatic setup with WDsendtetherdata.exe, Manual URL configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sunbeam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunbeam-uv-index-tracker/id1448601833)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunbeam Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Sunbeam Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate UV tracking
- 👍 Helpful for planning sun exposure
- 🌞 Useful for tanning and vitamin D generation
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 📊 Provides detailed hourly and daily UV forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and connectivity issues
- 📍 Difficulty setting custom location
- 🔋 High battery consumption for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working for some users
- UV data not updating correctly in certain locations
- Vitamin D tab not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WDliveapp free?

WDliveapp costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sunbeam free?

Sunbeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WDliveapp or Sunbeam?

Sunbeam is rated higher. WDliveapp averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sunbeam averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do WDliveapp or Sunbeam have ads?

Neither WDliveapp nor Sunbeam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WDliveapp or Sunbeam?

WDliveapp ships an update every 2 months, and Sunbeam every 4 weeks. Most recently, WDliveapp was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sunbeam on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*