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VBS UV-Index

UV-Index forecast
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5.9
MB

Information

Apple ID1179934658
Bundle IDcom.foundationsw.VBS-UV-Index
SellerSeller
Min iOS26.0
Min macOS26.0
Device familiesiphone, ipad
Released2016-12-02
Copyright© Mark Spaulding
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Preview 2 platforms

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What’s New Version 4.6

- New smoother onboarding and updating routine. Will show only the first time you launch the app. - Select the App's background color and the opacity in the Settings screen. - Made many UI updates throughout the App. New Icon. - Found and corrected several bugs.

Description

The UI-Index app is a simple app to help us manage the sun exposure of our campers.​ For more information about this model of VBS, head to https://vbsonline.org

Accessibility

ipadiphonemacrealityDevicetvoswatch

Version history 25 versions

Build 887467932v4.62026-06-27 18:47:21
- New smoother onboarding and updating routine. Will show only the first time you launch the app. - Select the App's background color and the opacity in the Settings screen. - Made many UI updates throughout the App. New Icon. - Found and corrected several bugs.
Build 878734752v4.52025-10-08 15:03:43
- Liquid Glass updates for most of the controls and views. - Update to device list to include new iPhones. - Various bug fixes.
Build 877266474v4.42025-08-15 05:44:53
-Some of the weather symbols and the chart were not rendering correctly. This is now corrected. -Support for iPhone 16 and iPadOS 18.
Build 860136826v4.32023-09-23 00:27:51
Some of the weather symbols were not rendering correctly with iOS 17. This is now corrected. Update the device list to include new iPhones.
Build 859865122v4.22023-09-12 23:14:52
Some of the weather symbols were not rendering correctly. This is now corrected. Squashed a couple bugs.
Build 859618386v4.12023-09-02 23:12:05
The App FINALLY works for all locations supported through Apple's Location Services. Added Tap gesture to dismiss Toast in case it gets "stuck on". Added some color to weather icons.
Build 858306414v4.0.52023-07-06 17:27:47
Fixed a bug to correctly display the UV-index color (purple) when the UV-Index is able 11. This is a regular occurrence now for me as I recently moved to the desert!
Build 853667319v4.0.42022-12-02 18:49:37
Bug fixes
Build 852919945v4.0.22022-10-22 13:42:57
Bug fix to follow the device's 24-hour time selection.
Build 852762658v4.0.12022-10-14 06:59:54
Bug fixes Several small user interface updates
Build 852558514v4.02022-10-03 06:41:51
The EPA website has been unreliable, and the data format changes without any prior notification breaking the app. Therefore, this version utilizes the superb Apple Weather framework to provide the current UV Index. In addition to the estimated hourly UV Index list view, the app will now display a temperature chart for the next eight hours. Updates to support the latest hardware and the latest versions of iOS and iPadOS. Small interface updates.
Build 852127486v3.0.62022-09-10 23:48:40
This is a small update to check for a network connection and correctly inform the user when the app can not reach the Internet to receive UV-Index data from the EPA website.
Build 851916779v3.0.42022-09-01 04:45:26
The EPA website slightly changed the format of the data it provides, which made it impossible for the VBS UV-Index to get the current UV Index at the user location. Fixed now.
Build 851961563v3.0.52022-09-01 18:14:36
Oops! I missed the fact that the EPA website publishes dates with two digits days, and the App was filtering for single digits. Fixed now!
Build 850492628v3.0.32022-06-29 08:43:00
Corrected a bug that would not display the correct color for a UV-index of 11 or more--purple.
Build 847337170v3.0.22022-02-23 16:27:13
Corrected a bug that would utilize the default location (San Francisco) rather than the user's current location when the app first launched.
Build 847245652v3.0.12022-02-17 20:17:07
Better error handling when the EPA Web site is down and not providing UVIndex forecasts. Better error handling when checking for Internet connections.
Build 847149994v3.02022-02-14 00:07:03
Complete re-write of the app to support the latest Apple iOS devices. I finally noticed that EPA changed the way they delivered data which broke the old version. This version better supports future EPA changes. The about screen now allows you to send a support email directly from the app. Several interface changes to make the app easier to use.
Build 842734295v2.2.22021-06-21 15:58:02
A small under the hood update for a more reliable user experience. Zip code and City now automatically update.
Build 842135892v2.2.12021-05-09 22:03:29
Fixed a bug in the refresh routine that still indicated that the app was using yesterdays EPA data when the data had already been updated.
Build 842027041v2.22021-05-04 08:28:36
Updated buttons and user interface The app now automatically updates forecast when the app returns to the foreground. Add the ability to utilize yesterday's EPA forecast when the US EPA has not updated the current forecast rather than present an error message. The status label color turns to red to indicate the change. Updated routine for when the internet is not available.
Build 832384901v2.1.12019-08-15 10:36:03
Cleaned up some of the code to prepare for the new iOS version this fall. Updated the URL the EPA is now using to access current UV-index forecasts. Added UV-index color coding to the hourly forecast.
Build 828598620v2.12018-09-15 19:42:17
Added a button to view the entire day's UV-index forecast. Added privacy notification.
Build 828208187v2.0.82018-08-13 18:52:39
Added better error notification when the EPA Web site is not providing UV index forecasts.
Build 827822319v2.0.62018-07-10 22:35:03
Updated the correct color for a UV index of 11 and above. Minor code cleanup.

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Change log 29 changes · US

releaseNotes updated
- New smoother onboarding and updating routine. Will show only the first time you launch the app. - Select the App's background color and the opacity in the Set
description updated
The UI-Index app is a simple app to help us manage the sun exposure of our campers.​ For more information about this model of VBS, head to https://vbsonline.or
subtitle updated
UV-Index forecast
name updated
VBS UV-Index
Version 4.6 released
- New smoother onboarding and updating routine. Will show only the first time you launch the app. - Select the App's background color and the opacity in the Settings screen. - Made many UI updates throughout the App. New Icon. - Found and c
Version 4.5 released
- Liquid Glass updates for most of the controls and views. - Update to device list to include new iPhones. - Various bug fixes.
Version 4.4 released
-Some of the weather symbols and the chart were not rendering correctly. This is now corrected. -Support for iPhone 16 and iPadOS 18.
Version 4.3 released
Some of the weather symbols were not rendering correctly with iOS 17. This is now corrected. Update the device list to include new iPhones.
Version 4.2 released
Some of the weather symbols were not rendering correctly. This is now corrected. Squashed a couple bugs.
Version 4.1 released
The App FINALLY works for all locations supported through Apple's Location Services. Added Tap gesture to dismiss Toast in case it gets "stuck on". Added some color to weather icons.
Version 4.0.5 released
Fixed a bug to correctly display the UV-index color (purple) when the UV-Index is able 11. This is a regular occurrence now for me as I recently moved to the desert!
Version 4.0.4 released
Bug fixes
Version 4.0.2 released
Bug fix to follow the device's 24-hour time selection.
Version 4.0.1 released
Bug fixes Several small user interface updates
Version 4.0 released
The EPA website has been unreliable, and the data format changes without any prior notification breaking the app. Therefore, this version utilizes the superb Apple Weather framework to provide the current UV Index. In addition to the estim
Version 3.0.6 released
This is a small update to check for a network connection and correctly inform the user when the app can not reach the Internet to receive UV-Index data from the EPA website.
Version 3.0.5 released
Oops! I missed the fact that the EPA website publishes dates with two digits days, and the App was filtering for single digits. Fixed now!
Version 3.0.4 released
The EPA website slightly changed the format of the data it provides, which made it impossible for the VBS UV-Index to get the current UV Index at the user location. Fixed now.
Version 3.0.3 released
Corrected a bug that would not display the correct color for a UV-index of 11 or more--purple.
Version 3.0.2 released
Corrected a bug that would utilize the default location (San Francisco) rather than the user's current location when the app first launched.
Version 3.0.1 released
Better error handling when the EPA Web site is down and not providing UVIndex forecasts. Better error handling when checking for Internet connections.
Version 3.0 released
Complete re-write of the app to support the latest Apple iOS devices. I finally noticed that EPA changed the way they delivered data which broke the old version. This version better supports future EPA changes. The about screen now allows
Version 2.2.2 released
A small under the hood update for a more reliable user experience. Zip code and City now automatically update.
Version 2.2.1 released
Fixed a bug in the refresh routine that still indicated that the app was using yesterdays EPA data when the data had already been updated.
Version 2.2 released
Updated buttons and user interface The app now automatically updates forecast when the app returns to the foreground. Add the ability to utilize yesterday's EPA forecast when the US EPA has not updated the current forecast rather than prese
Version 2.1.1 released
Cleaned up some of the code to prepare for the new iOS version this fall. Updated the URL the EPA is now using to access current UV-index forecasts. Added UV-index color coding to the hourly forecast.
Version 2.1 released
Added a button to view the entire day's UV-index forecast. Added privacy notification.
Version 2.0.8 released
Added better error notification when the EPA Web site is not providing UV index forecasts.
Version 2.0.6 released
Updated the correct color for a UV index of 11 and above. Minor code cleanup.
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