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UV SunTan Timer app for iPhone and iPad


4.8 ( 8048 ratings )
Weather Health & Fitness
Developer: Richard Acherki
2.99 USD
Current version: 1.2, last update: 6 years ago
First release : 21 Jun 2014
App size: 2.69 Mb

Getting a great tan gives you a healthy glow and makes you look amazing, but getting sun burnt can easily ruin that! Its important to enjoy the sun but also protect your skin from sunburn and increased risk of skin cancer.

The UV SunTan Timer will help reduce your chances of burning and ensure you get an even tan, no matter what skin type you have. By analysing the UV Index at your current location, your skin type and the SPF of your sunscreen, you will have a tailor made sunbathing time that will help you avoid burning even during the hottest days.

Features Include:
- Customised sunbathing times, calculated by looking at your skin type, the factor (SPF) of the sunscreen (suncream) used and the UV Index at your current location.
- Skin selection system set your skin type easily with the aid of images.
- Even tan system that advises you when to turn over to get a lovely even tan all over your body, the timer will also advise you on your maximum sunbathing time.
- Precaution system illustrating what protection you should have when you venture out into the sun.
- Local weather information at your current location.
- Audio and vibration alerts to tell you when to turn over and when to get out of the sun.

PLEASE NOTE:When using the app do not lock your phone as this will cause the timer to stop.

What is the UV index?
The ultraviolet index or UV Index is an international standard measurement of the strength of the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun at a particular place and time. UV light can damage skin even when it is not visible and the UV Index helps identify how high the risk is.