Table of contents:
- 1. Ultraviolet Index (for Android)
- 2. UV Index (for iOS)
- 3. UV Index Widget for Android
- 4. UV Index for Android
- 5. Don't Burn Yourself for Android
Little by little the heat is reaching all of Spain, and solar radiation becomes stronger. If you plan to spend many hours outdoors or take your first excursions to the beach, be careful with radiation!
Here we make a selection of applications to measure the levels of solar radiation from the mobile.
1. Ultraviolet Index (for Android)
This simple app relies on your GPS location to inform you in real time of radiation levels in your city.All the information is distributed on the screen, including advice on the cream you should use or the clothes you should wear to protect your skin.
- The city and the level of UV radiation appear at the top. By clicking on the arrow you can see the radiation scale explained and you can also change the default city.
- Just below that is the information about the phototype. Depending on the characteristics of your skin and eyes, the application will show you tips to care for your skin throughout the day.
- In that same section appears the protection factor of the cream that you should use, in addition to extra elements such as sunglasses or a cap .
- Finally, you will find a list of general tips to protect yourself from radiation.
You can download Ultraviolet Index for Android from Google Play.
2. UV Index (for iOS)
In the Apple application store you can find UV Index, an app that shows all the information summarized in a few lines.
Just select your city on the map and a box will appear with the radiation level in the upper left corner.
At the bottom of the screen a box will be displayed with information about the radiation level and basic tips to protect yourself.
3. UV Index Widget for Android
The most interesting thing about this application is the possibility of installing a widget on the main screen of your Android.
Once the UV Index Widget has detected your location, the widget you install on the screen will display the weather information next to the radiation indexJust below the index, the SPF protection factor you need for the sun cream is also indicated.
You can download the app from Google Play.
4. UV Index for Android
UV Index is one of the easiest apps to find out solar radiation from your mobile. The screen shows only the current temperature and location (in the upper corner), with the center occupied by the radiation index.
When clicking on «More info» the screen with detailed information is displayed. Icons appear with the precautions to take, and a explanatory text with tips.
5. Don't Burn Yourself for Android
As in the previous examples, Don'tBurn displays information about the radiation index, basic protection tips, temperature, and location.
The most interesting thing about this application, without a doubt, is the phototype test to find out the conditions of your skin. The app records the data obtained to show you personalized advice according to your needs.
You can install NoTeQuemes on your Android by downloading it from Google Play.
