Sunscreen Advisor
UV Index & Sun Protection
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Real-time UV alerts and smart sunscreen reminders and recommendations. Track your protection and never get burned! Featured reef-safe products. Perfect for families.
NEVER GET SUNBURNED AGAIN
Sunscreen Advisor provides real-time UV Index data and personalized sun protection advice for anywhere in the world. Know exactly when UV is dangerous and get reminded to reapply sunscreen.
FEATURED REEF-SAFE PRODUCTS
We recommend ocean-friendly sunscreens including Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen and Vertra Face Stick. Protect your skin AND the ocean.
KEY FEATURES:
REAL-TIME UV INDEX
- Live UV data for any location worldwide
- Color-coded display (Low, Moderate, High, Very High, Extreme)
- Hourly forecast to plan your day
- Shows local time for any location
- Global coverage for travel planning
PERSONALIZED ADVICE
- Recommendations based on your skin type (optional)
- Fitzpatrick skin type classification
- Specific SPF recommendations
- Burn time estimates
- Activity-specific guidance
SMART TRACKER
- Log when you apply sunscreen
- Customizable reapplication reminders (80 min - 3 hours)
- Perfect for swimming and sports
- Smart cutoff times (stop alerts after sunset)
- Track daily applications and build streaks
- See your protection history
INTELLIGENT ALERTS
- Daily UV forecast reminder (8 AM customizable)
- High UV warnings when levels rise
- Reapplication reminders that work even when app is closed
- Never miss a reapplication
- Location-aware timing
SEARCH ANYWHERE
- Check UV for any city worldwide
- Perfect for travel planning
- Shows correct timezone for searched locations
- Save favorite locations
- Compare UV across different places
REEF-SAFE FOCUS
- Featured ocean-friendly sunscreens
- Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen (color-changing bottle)
- Vertra Face Stick for surfers and athletes
- Non-nano zinc oxide formulas
- Help protect coral reefs worldwide
PERFECT FOR:
Families with children, people with fair or sensitive skin, outdoor athletes and runners, beach and pool days, hikers and campers, gardeners and outdoor workers, travelers planning trips, and anyone who cares about sun safety.
SCIENCE-BACKED:
Uses accurate UV Index data from OpenWeatherMap. Follows American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guidelines. SPF 30+ recommended for all skin types. Based on Minimal Erythema Dose (MED) calculations. Real-time atmospheric data. Scientifically accurate burn time estimates.
WHY SUNSCREEN ADVISOR?
Most weather apps show UV as an afterthought. We make sun protection the priority. With personalized recommendations, smart tracking, and featured reef-safe products, we're your complete sun safety companion.
SUBSCRIPTION:
Free while we beta test!
Download now and never worry about sunburn again!
Note: Requires location services for accurate local UV data. Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life.
Ratings & Reviews
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Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Brian Woodward
- Size
- 1.8 MB
- Category
- Weather
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.2 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Advertising
Health or Wellness Topics
- Copyright
- © Brian Woodward, 2026