Ultraviolet app review: get the current UV Index reading for anywhere in the world

Introduction

Ultraviolet ~ UV Index by Robocat is great for people who are sensitive to sunlight or who have children and want to make sure they aren’t exposed to UV rays for too long. It was updated on August 7, 2011 and requires 19.4MB of storage space.

Color-coded UV Index readings and forecasts will provide you with the information you need, and each reading comes with its own set of precautionary measures to help you minimize the risk even further.

User Experience

This app provides all the information you could ever need to find out what the UV Index is in your local area or from anywhere in the world, with a forecast for tomorrow’s UV Index and all of the information presented in an animated and color-coded fashion for easy reading.

Features

This app displays the current UV Index for your local area and if you are planning or a trip or are just a little curious, you can check out UV readings from all across the globe. Ultraviolet ~ UV Index also includes forecasts for midday the following day so you can always stay prepared and be one day ahead. To get the current UV Index or a forecast for your current location, you can use Auto Locate when the app first starts up or alternatively you can simply search for your location manually.

Furthermore, this app includes useful hints and tips on how you can protect yourself and your family from UV rays, as well as which precautionary measure are most suitable for a given UV Index reading.

If you like this app and use it a lot, be sure to support the developer by getting the ad-free version via in-app purchase.
 

In-App Purchases

For $1.99 there is an ad-free version of this app available via in-app purchase.
 

Update Info

Ultraviolet ~ UV Index is currently running on Version 1.0.1.

The latest update included minor bug fixes to the user interface.

Customer Ratings and Feedback Comments

Ultraviolet ~ UV Index currently has 797 customer ratings with an average rating of 4.5 out of five stars.

Customer feedback has generally been very positive, with users commenting on how useful it is for checking UV levels before going out, and how accurate the UV ratings are. One user commented that it would be nice to have a feature which enables you to save towns and cities on a favorites list besides your hometown.
 

Personal Comments by Reviewer

This app is wonderfully presented and offers a really easy way to quickly check the UV Index at a glance. I especially like the advice that is displayed on each reading which tells you how best to protect yourself and your family, but this is generally a great app with some invaluable and accurate information.
 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Get accurate UV Index readings for today and tomorrow
• Read precautionary tips to minimize the risk for you and your family
• Receive information for your current location or for anywhere in the world

 

Cons

• No option to save other locations for easy future reference

For: iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad with iOS 4.0 or later.