Tanning today?Know your burn time.
Shade reads the live UV index, your skin type and SPF, then counts down to your estimated burn time.
What is Shade?
Shade is a tanning timer and UV index app for iPhone and Apple Watch. It combines the live UV index from Apple Weather with your Fitzpatrick skin type and sunscreen to estimate how long until your skin is likely to burn, then times your session with turn-over and reapply cues.
Low
0–2
Moderate
3–5
High
6–7
Very high
8–10
Extreme
11+
How it works
Three inputs. One countdown.
- 01
Live UV where you are
Current and hourly UV for your location from Apple Weather. No account, no sign-up.
- 02
Your skin, your sunscreen
Pick your Fitzpatrick skin type once. Tell Shade if you’re bare, wearing sunscreen or covered up.
- 03
Tan on a timer
Start a session. Shade counts down to your estimated burn time and nudges you to turn over and reapply.
UV 6+Skin type II=≈ 20 min burn time
Features
Everything a sun day needs, nothing it doesn’t.
Who it’s for
Made for days in the sun.
On your iPhone
Take a look inside.
Free and Plus
Start free. Upgrade if you tan a lot.
Free
- Live UV index and hourly forecast
- Your estimated burn time
- Home Screen widgets
- Your first sun session, everything included
Shade Plus
Monthly or yearly. The yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
- Unlimited sun sessions
- Lock Screen and Dynamic Island countdown
- Turn-over and reapply cues
- Session controls on Apple Watch
- Morning UV alerts
- History, exposure trends and vitamin D estimates
Where the numbers come from
Apple Weather
Live and hourly UV index for your exact location.
WHO UV Index guidance
Burn-time estimates follow WHO public guidance and standard skin-type values.
No account
Your location is only sent to Apple Weather as a coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What does Shade do?
Shade is a tanning timer and UV index app for iPhone and Apple Watch. It estimates your burn time from the live UV index, your skin type and your sunscreen, then counts it down during a session with turn-over and reapply cues.
Is Shade free?
Yes. The live UV index, your burn-time estimate, widgets and your first full sun session are free. Shade Plus, a monthly or yearly subscription, adds unlimited sessions, the Live Activity countdown, cues, alerts and history.
Where does the UV data come from?
From Apple Weather, for your current location. Burn-time estimates follow WHO UV Index guidance and standard Fitzpatrick skin-type values.
Does Shade work on Apple Watch?
Yes. The Watch app shows the current UV index and complications; with Shade Plus you can also start and follow sessions from your wrist.
Is Shade available on Android?
No. Shade is built for iPhone and Apple Watch only.
Does the burn time mean I won’t burn?
No. It’s an estimate. Altitude, reflection from sand or water, medication and your own skin all change the real answer. Shade is informational, not medical advice.