# UV Index - Sun & Sunscreen > Track UV levels & forecast, with sunscreen alerts to protect your skin Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mrnick.uvindex](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mrnick.uvindex) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.mrnick.uvindex` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Almstedt Studio - **Category:** LIFESTYLE - **Downloads:** 71 - **Version:** 1.14.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-03 - **First published:** 2026-08-02 - **Publisher country:** SE - **Size:** 68 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrnick.uvindex) - **Website:** [https://almstedt.studio/uvindex/](https://almstedt.studio/uvindex/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://mrnickapps.github.io/uvindex-privacy](https://mrnickapps.github.io/uvindex-privacy) ## Description UV Index shows the current UV level and forecast for your location, with sunscreen timers to help you stay protected from the sun.

Features:
- Real-time UV index based on your location
- Hourly UV forecast and 7-day forecast with UV peak, peak time, temperature and weather
- Live data that refreshes automatically through the day, plus pull-to-refresh
- Smart Insights: best sun time, vitamin D estimate, clothing tips, shadow rule, and snow UV warning — all based on the day's peak UV, not just the current reading
- Sunscreen timer that calculates how long your SPF protection lasts, with a Smart mode that adjusts for changing UV
- Tan Timer for even tanning across body sides with UV-aware timing
- Notifications when UV reaches your chosen level, plus a morning forecast with today's peak UV and optional hydration reminders
- Color-coded UV levels from Low to Extreme, or shaded accent colors that scale with UV intensity
- 15 shareable photo overlay themes with your UV reading
- 6 color themes and adjustable text sizes for easy outdoor readability

Stay sun-safe whether you're at the beach, working outdoors, or just going for a walk. ## Rankings - #2,102,754 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.mrnick.uvindex.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Similar extensions and apps - [UV Index: Weather & Sun Timer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/my.project.uv_index) — 1,584 users - [UV Index, Forecast & Tan Info](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uv.index.forecast) — 13,552 users, 4.17 / 5 - [UV Index Widget & SPF Forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.weather.sun.uv.index) — 817 users - [Current UV Index: UV Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.uv.index.air.quality.app) — 834 users - [UV Index Tracker & Tanning](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.uvindex.sun.exposure.tracker.tanning) — 48 users - [UV Index Forecast: Vitamin D](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virekainteractive.uvindex) — 835 users - [UVPeek: UV Index & Sun Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ziwaixian.uvprotect.overseas) — 661 users - [UV Alert: UV Index & Timer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weltonapps.uvalert) — 140 users - [UV Index + Sun Widget](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.capybara_soft.uv_index_and_sunscreen_formulator) — 1,882 users - [UV Index](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mcanswer.sunglow) — 1,164 users - [Vitamin D Tracker & UV Index](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.uv.vitamindtracker) — 9,356 users, 3.68 / 5 - [UVIMate - UV Index Now](https://chrome-stats.com/d/au.com.aershov.uvmate) — 334,436 users, 3.60 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mrnick.uvindex)