UVLens - UV Index

Name: UVLens - UV Index
Rating: 3.3 (244 reviews)
Author: ElementX Limited

By: ElementX Limited App

Protect yourself from sunburn

Overview

Version:

3.6.2

Last updated: 2026-02-16

Ranking

#109,921 ▼ 95

Overall

Features & Capabilities

UVLens - UV Index helps you protect your skin by showing the daily UV index and your personalized burn risk based on your skin type. Plan outdoor time when UV exposure is lower and safer.

The app includes a sunscreen reminder, telling you when to reapply, and a home-screen widget to monitor UV and burn risk at a glance. Learn more at uvlens.com.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather Education

By:

ElementX Limited

Rating:

3.30

(244)

Version:

3.6.2 Last updated: 2026-02-16

Version code:

882291848

Creation date:

2016-06-21

Compatible devices:

Size:

45.61MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 109,921 ▼ 95

Other platforms

UVLens - UV Index Forecasts (v3.3.5)

434,698 4.16

(1,671)

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Developed by:

ElementX Limited

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uvlens-uv-index/id1060878359

Website:

https://www.uvlens.com

User Reviews

Users praise UVLens for its intuitive UI, strong personalization, helpful sunscreen reminders, and reliable performance. They value privacy-friendly location input and the health-focused approach. Repeated drawbacks include a security breach with explicit push notifications, lack of widgets/Apple Watch support, and concerns about data accuracy and missing burn-time forecasts. Occasional bugs and clunkiness are noted as well. Overall, the app is highly valued, but users want updates, improved security, and expanded features.

Pros

Intuitive, simple, and well-organized UI.
Highly customizable with skin type, avatar, and manual location input (no location services).
Sunscreen reminders and health-oriented UV guidance to help prevent sunburn.
Reliable over years; consistent performance and trust in its guidance.
Visually appealing design with clear, first-screen information.

Cons

Security breach leading to hacked/pornographic push notifications.
Lack of home-screen widgets and Apple Watch complication; no quick-glance widget.
Data accuracy concerns and undisclosed data source; UV index often lower than other sources.
Missing burn-time forecast for future hours (ability to forecast burn time).
Occasional bugs or clunkiness (e.g., widget issues) and calls for updates.

Recent reviews

I’m super happy with the app overall, and I check the widget throughout the day. I do think there could be an option for a smaller widget that fits in a smaller square, maybe with just a color and a number and the location, and less text.