App Comparison
My UV Index gives you clean, simple UV readings. SunGlow turns those readings into a complete tanning workflow with sessions, AI analysis, and progress tracking.
| Feature | SunGlow | My UV Index |
|---|---|---|
| Core Focus | UV tracking + tanning workflow | UV index display |
| Real-Time UV Index | Yes | Yes |
| Tanning Session Timer | Yes, with lo-fi music | No |
| AI Skin Tone Analysis | Yes, Apple Neural Engine | No |
| Tanning Journey Tracking | Yes | No |
| Sun Exposure Calculator | Yes, personalized | Basic safe time estimate |
| Widgets | Yes | Yes |
| Design Philosophy | Feature-rich but focused | Ultra-minimalist |
| Platform | iOS | iOS |
My UV Index is best for
My UV Index is ideal for people who just want to quickly check the UV level before going outside. It's perfect for minimalists who want a single data point without any extra features or complexity.
My UV Index is a minimalist UV tracking app that displays the current UV index at your location in a clean, easy-to-read interface. It provides basic sun safety recommendations based on the UV level and your skin type, including how long you can stay in the sun without protection. The app focuses on doing one thing well: showing you the UV index quickly and clearly. It includes widgets for quick glances and a simple, uncluttered design that appeals to users who want UV data without extra features. My UV Index is straightforward and lightweight.
Pricing: Free with optional premium features.
SunGlow is best for
SunGlow is for people who want to do something with their UV data — specifically, use it to plan, execute, and track tanning sessions. It takes the same UV reading and wraps it in a full tanning workflow with timers, AI skin analysis, lo-fi music, and journey tracking.
Pricing: Free with in-app purchases
My UV Index shows you a number. SunGlow shows you the same number and then helps you use it. The UV index reading is the starting point for SunGlow — it feeds into the exposure calculator, sets your session timer length, and contextualizes your tanning journey data. My UV Index treats the UV reading as the destination. If all you need is a quick UV check before heading outside, My UV Index does that perfectly. If you want the UV data integrated into an active tanning practice, SunGlow provides the full workflow.
My UV Index wins on simplicity. Open the app, see the number, done. There's almost no learning curve because there are almost no features beyond the UV display and basic recommendations. SunGlow has more to explore: session timers, AI analysis, journey tracking, and exposure calculations. It's still a focused app, but it has meaningfully more depth. The right choice depends on whether you want a quick reference tool or a tanning companion.
The features that most differentiate SunGlow — AI face tone analysis and tanning journey tracking — simply don't exist in My UV Index. These features transform SunGlow from a UV reader into a tanning progress tool. If tracking your tan objectively matters to you, there's no comparison. If you just want to know whether to wear sunscreen today, My UV Index delivers without the extra features.
My UV Index is a well-designed, minimalist app that does exactly what its name promises. If you want to glance at the UV index before leaving the house and nothing more, it's an excellent choice. Clean, fast, and simple. SunGlow is the better choice for anyone who actively tans and wants their UV data connected to a tanning workflow. The session timer, AI skin analysis, and journey tracking turn passive UV awareness into active tanning management. The UV reading is just the beginning — what SunGlow does with that data is where the real value lives. Think of it this way: My UV Index is like checking the temperature before going outside. SunGlow is like having a personal training plan that adapts to today's conditions.