Tattoo UV Protection · iOS

Know your ink fade risk
before you head out.

InkCast gives you a daily UV fade score for each of your tattoos — based on ink color, body location, tattoo age, and today's UV index.

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Live Example

Your ink. Today's UV. One score.

HIGH

Apply SPF 30+ before going out

Sleeve 🔴 Red · Outer forearm · 2 yrs

46 HIGH

Back piece ⚫ Black · Upper back · 5 yrs

7 LOW

Ankle 🟡 Yellow · Lower leg · 8 mo

31 MODERATE

Features

Everything your ink needs.

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Daily Fade Risk Score

Each tattoo gets its own score (0–100) every morning. Red forearm sleeve vs black chest piece — they're not equal under UV.

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Ink Color Vulnerability

White and yellow inks fade fastest. Black is the most UV-resistant. InkCast factors in your exact ink colors automatically.

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7-Day UV Forecast (Pro)

Plan your outdoor activities with a 7-day per-tattoo fade forecast. Know your riskiest days before they arrive.

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SPF Reapply Reminders

Automatic reminders based on UV intensity. UV 9+ triggers a 60-minute reapply alert. Customizable for Pro users.

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Cumulative Exposure Log (Pro)

Track UV exposure for each tattoo over 30 days. Understand your long-term fading trend at a glance.

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Fully Offline

No account required. No cloud. All tattoo profiles and settings stored locally on your device.

Ink Colors Tracked

Every color has a risk level.

⬜ White — Extreme risk 🟡 Yellow — Very high risk 🔴 Red — High risk 🟠 Orange — High risk 🟢 Green — Moderate risk 🟣 Purple — Moderate risk 🔵 Blue — Lower risk 🟤 Brown — Lower risk 🩶 Gray — Low risk ⚫ Black — Lowest risk

How It Works

Three inputs. One score.

Add your tattoos

Name, ink colors, body location, and tattoo date. Takes 30 seconds per tattoo.

InkCast fetches UV

Real-time UV index from Open-Meteo for your location. Updated every morning.

See your risk score

Each tattoo gets a 0–100 fade score with a clear action: stay covered, or apply SPF.

Perfect For

Built for tattooed people who care.

🎨 Sleeve collectors ☀️ Outdoor workers 🏖️ Beach lovers 🏃 Runners & cyclists 🌈 Colorful ink owners ✨ Fresh tattoo care 💰 Protecting your investment 🔴 Red & yellow ink wearers

Know your ink fade riskbefore you head out.