SunSmart Global UV 4+
Global UV and sun safety
Cancer Council Victoria
Designed for iPad
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- Free
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Description
Protect yourself when the UV is at damaging levels with the SunSmart Global UV app.
Powered by world leading health, radiation and weather organisations, the app provides worldwide UV levels and clear guidance as to when sun protection is and is not required.
Travelling and spending time outdoors is one of life’s great joys. Knowing when sun protection is recommended wherever you are in the world gives you confidence to enjoy the sun safely, minimizing the risk of skin damage which can lead to cancer.
The SunSmart Global UV app takes the guesswork out of being safe in the sun with daily sun protection times sent to your phone along with simple advice for protecting your skin.
***What are sun protection times?***
Sun protection times are linked to the UV Index and are advised when the UV is forecast to be 3 and above. This is consistent with the WHO UV Index guidance and has been determined as the level at which damage to the skin is likely to occur more quickly.
The app will advise you that sun protection is required during specific times when the UV is forecast to be 3 and above so that you can adequately protect your skin.
***How is it different to other UV apps?***
The UV app has the backing of world-leading health and meteorological organisations making it a trusted and reliable source of advice.
Unlike other apps, the SunSmart Global UV app is designed to simply inform users when sun protection is required and when it is not.
***What are the key features?***
- Daily UV levels for the local area including sun protection times
- 5-day forecast including UV and weather forecast
- Access to the forecast UV and sun protection times anywhere in the world
What’s New
Version 2.0.2
Minor improvements and bug fixes
Ratings and Reviews
The math isn’t mathing between F and C
Hi, I know you’re well aware of the temperature discrepancies of the app. I understand how to figure between F and C and I honestly don’t need the temp feature because I can look at a thermometer and see.
But! here’s the interesting part about the problem people are having: if I set the app to Fahrenheit, it gives me the temperature in Celsius. If I set the app to Celsius, it subtracts down from the “Fahrenheit” (which is actually Celsius). If for example the actual temperature in Iowa is 32° Fahrenheit, this app will tell me the temperature is 0° F… and if I go to settings and I switch it to Celsius, this app is going to report -32° … so that makes me wonder where it’s getting the information from. It knows how to figure Celsius based on Fahrenheit, but it is pulling the C from the weather data and plugging C into the F spot.
Also does UV calculating have anything to do with the temp? Why not just remove that feature? Or do I need to connect it to the “live” information… In which case that isn’t explained well in the app. It tells information about “live” UV and weather but not how to connect.
Maybe this really only works in Australia? Americans, for what it’s worth, the weather apps will always provide the UV index and whatever other information we need stormwise. But if it really does work in Australia then good job!
Developer Response ,
Hi, thank you for your feedback. When changing the temperature units in the app, please choose the temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit) and wait before going back to the home screen or closing the app. Sometimes there is a delay in changing this over.
If this does not resolve the issue, please email us at sunsmart.enquiries@cancervic.org.au with your location, the Fahrenheit/ Celsius temperature and proposed issue, time and date, and your App ID. Your App ID can be found in the More tab at the bottom of the screen.
Can’t change to Fahrenheit
Despite changing the setting to Fahrenheit it will not make the change on the screen. It still reads for Celsius. A shame bc I was going to promote on social media-not going to do so w this function not working.
Developer Response ,
Thank you for your feedback. When changing the temperature units in the app, please choose the temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit) and wait before going back to the home screen or closing the app. Sometimes there is a delay in changing this over.
If this does not resolve the issue, please email us at sunsmart.enquiries@cancervic.org.au with your location, the Fahrenheit/ Celsius temperature and proposed issue, time and date, and your App ID. Your App ID can be found in the More tab at the bottom of the screen.
USA Temp not in F
Temperature still not reporting in F. When set to F today in LA area reports as 33, when set to C shows 1. Appears F setting shows Celsius; not sure what C reports at 1 degree. It is hot today. Not freezing.
Developer Response ,
Hi, thank you for reaching out. If you are noticing a discrepancy, we recommend your first step is to delete the location, on the app and re-add the location. If the issue persists, we recommend you delete and re-install the app. If the issue does not resolve please email us at sunsmart.enquiries@cancervic.org.au
App Privacy
The developer, Cancer Council Victoria, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Cancer Council Victoria
- Size
- 45.1 MB
- Category
- Weather
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2024 Cancer Council Victoria
- Price
- Free