Lemar Systems Ltd makes Tantastic. This is a comparison of published features, not an independent hands-on test or a ranking of health outcomes. Product listings were checked on 22 October 2026; features and offers can change.
The differences to check first
| Decision | Tantastic | Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Session workflow | Front, back and shade phases, plus session history | Its listing describes a personalised UV-based routine |
| Device choice | Designed for iPhone | Lists iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch |
| Progress | Optional on-device glow photos and achievements | Lists facial image processing and skin attributes for tracking |
| Payment | Free download with in-app purchases | Free UV reading; customised routines require a subscription according to its listing |
When Tantastic is worth considering
Consider Tantastic if you want clear phases during a session and somewhere to keep completed sessions afterwards. Its Journey combines optional baseline and progress photos with session history.
You do not need to create a Tantastic account. Photos are stored inside the app on your iPhone. Read our privacy policy for the distinction between on-device records and the Apple and RevenueCat services used by the app.
When to look more closely at Beam
Beam’s App Store listing includes iPad and Apple Watch, which makes device support a useful question if your routine involves more than an iPhone.
Check the current subscription screen before deciding. Compare the specific routine you would use, what remains available without payment, and how cancellation works. Device support alone does not establish that every feature works identically on every device.
Compare privacy and cost without guessing
Both apps describe some local photo handling. Do not assume that a single photo-storage statement covers all app data. Read each privacy label and policy, including information about purchases and third-party services.
We have not assigned a price winner. Storefront, trial eligibility and subscription offers can change. Compare the renewal period and total price shown on your own purchase screen.
Choose around your actual use
If guided phases and a private iPhone timeline are your priorities, start by looking at Tantastic. If support for other Apple devices is a deciding factor, examine Beam’s current device-specific offering.
If you only want a UV number, you may not need either. See how to find it in Apple Weather. For a wider shortlist, read our Beam alternatives guide.
Sources and further reading
Feature descriptions use the linked product information and this site’s Tantastic overview. Check the current listing and purchase screen before subscribing. Health information is general guidance, not individual medical advice.
Your forecast, with a plan
Meet Tantastic Sunglow
Hourly UV, guided timers and optional private progress photos on your iPhone.
View Tantastic on the App Store