# UVLens - UV Index

> Protect yourself from sunburn

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1060878359](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1060878359)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1060878359`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ElementX Limited
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (244 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-16
- **First published:** 2016-06-21
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uvlens-uv-index/id1060878359)
- **Website:** [https://www.uvlens.com](https://www.uvlens.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.uvlens.com/privacy.html](http://www.uvlens.com/privacy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #109,977 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1060878359)