Do I Need Sunscreen Right Now?
Weather
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Do I Need Sunscreen Right Now? gives you a personalized, science-backed answer in one glance. 100% free, zero ads.
The app uses real-time UV data from your exact location, your Fitzpatrick skin type, planned time outdoors, and environmental factors to calculate whether you'll exceed your skin's burn threshold.
Unlike simple UV index apps, it doesn't just show a number. It integrates UV exposure over your entire outdoor window using hourly forecasts, and factors in cloud cover, surface reflection (snow, sand, water, concrete), altitude, and medical risk factors like medications or skin conditions.
Features:
• Instant YES/NO answer with safe exposure time
• 48-hour interactive UV forecast chart
• Fitzpatrick skin type quiz
• Customizable location and time — check conditions anywhere
• Daily smart notifications based on your outdoor schedule
• Home screen and lock screen widgets with live data
• Reapplication guidance
• Apple Watch app with UV complication
• Backed by peer-reviewed dermatological research
Built on the same trusted algorithm as sunscreen.fyi — used by thousands to make smarter sun decisions
Added apple watch app and complication support
The developer, John Randolph, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- John Randolph
- Size
- 4.8 MB
- Category
- Weather
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- Copyright
- © 2026 John Randolph