# Sun Tracker: UV Index & Tan

> UV forecast widget for tanning, SPF, sunburn and outdoor exposure.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.ipapps.uvindex](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.ipapps.uvindex)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dev.ipapps.uvindex`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stolanapp
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 645,244
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (19,741 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2020-08-05
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 114 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.ipapps.uvindex)
- **Website:** [https://uv-index.web.ipapps.vaybay.fr/](https://uv-index.web.ipapps.vaybay.fr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://uv-index.web.ipapps.vaybay.fr/privacy-policy](https://uv-index.web.ipapps.vaybay.fr/privacy-policy)

## Description

Sun Tracker is a comprehensive UV forecast and tanning-safety companion. It provides real-time UV index data based on your location, helping you plan outdoor activities and optimize sunscreen use. By incorporating the Fitzpatrick skin type scale, it offers personalized SPF reminders and smart tips to pursue a healthy tan while reducing UV exposure.

For families and active individuals, the app supports multiple locations, location-based alerts, and a home-screen widget for instant access to sun exposure data. It guides you through safe tanning, reminders to reapply sunscreen, and alerts when UV risk rises, making outdoor time enjoyable and skin-safe.

## Rankings

- #87,192 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `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.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`
- `dev.ipapps.uvindex.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `dev.ipapps.uvindex.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users praise accurate UV index and practical sun-protection planning, and find the app easy to use. However, multiple reviews raise concerns about aggressive ads and a subscription-based model that locks features behind premium, with a lack of a free option.

### Pros

- Accurate UV index and timing helps with sunscreen planning.
- Useful information for sun protection and tanning scheduling.
- Easy to use with a simple, intuitive interface.
- Shows UV index data not common in many apps.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and intrusive advertising, including sound alerts.
- Subscription-based pricing with auto-renew and a lack of a free option.
- Premium features (e.g., home screen widget) require a paid plan, limiting basic use.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.ipapps.uvindex)