SunSmart Global UV
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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
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
This app tells you when to protect your skin wherever you are in the world.
Updated on
Dec 16, 2025
Data safety
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Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
- This app may share these data types with third partiesLocation and App activity
- This app may collect these data typesLocation, App activity and 2 others
- Data is encrypted in transit
- Data can’t be deleted
Ratings and reviews
742 reviews
John Coles
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April 1, 2025
This app worked really well for a week. Now it gives the message 'an error has occurred' but the 'close' button does nothing but recycle the same message. Meanwhile the screen judders and the graphics boxes flash on and off. Erasing cache and storage, uninstalling and reinstalling and restarting the phone have no effect. UPDATE: I had a speedy response from admin - thank you! - and when I checked the app next morning it was working perfectly. Fingers crossed that whatever it was is fixed!
16 people found this review helpful
Cancer Council Vic.
March 31, 2025
Hi John, thank you for your message. Can you please share your device type, model and the software version you are using and the country you are using the app from via email to [email protected]. Our technical team can then investigate further.
L B
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August 28, 2024
Used this app regularly while living in the UK. Recommended to friends and family (especially older family who don't habitually wear sunscreen) and thought only downside was that there was no widget. However, since moving to Taipei, I have found that despite being advertised as a "Global" app, Taiwan is not included. Even if you use your device location to try to get UV data, the app incorrectly detects you as being in Aruba! Disappointed and uninstalling.
2 people found this review helpful
Cancer Council Vic.
September 11, 2024
Hello, thank you for your feedback and letting us know. If your location is not available, can you please submit this form so the development team can look into this. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1174465d3cd44d56b775b14eaca2369d
nascent
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August 6, 2025
Seems like a good idea for an app. but having had installed for a month it's alerted every single day, even on days with thick rainclouds and rain. if the alert goes off daily then I might as well either put suncream on daily or just chance it. there's no way to set the alert level either. I want to customise the UV level not the time of the level.
5 people found this review helpful
Cancer Council Vic.
August 6, 2025
Hello and thank you so much for downloading the app. There are two alert options available on the SunSmart Global UV app 1.Sun Protection Recommended Alert, and 2.Custom Alert. Please email us at [email protected] and we're happy to assist and help you find the right solution.
What’s new
In-app feedback survey:
• We’ve added a short, optional survey to help us better understand how people use SunSmart Global UV and how the app supports sun protection behaviours.
General app updates and stability improvements:
• This release includes under-the-hood updates to improve performance and ensure compatibility with the latest platform requirements.
• We’ve added a short, optional survey to help us better understand how people use SunSmart Global UV and how the app supports sun protection behaviours.
General app updates and stability improvements:
• This release includes under-the-hood updates to improve performance and ensure compatibility with the latest platform requirements.
