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24 alternatives to Shade.io

Beautifully-designed & wearable ultraviolet measuring techno

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Shade.io launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Shade▲131

   Gradient explorer

   2015 · jxnblk.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Shades▲72

   A zen like game of colors

   2015 · uovo.dk · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Sunflower▲86

   An autonomous robotic shade that tracks the sun 🌞

   2017 · idc88ori.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Sun Friend▲75

   Wearable sun monitor

   2015 · sunfriend.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Shader▲315

   New self-expression with AI

   2023 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Shade▲105

   Super easy color contrast insights and recommendations

   2017 · halogensoftworks.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Tzoa▲91

   Wearable enviro-tracker measures UV & pollution (pre-launch)

   2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Pixel Winch▲92

   An osx screen measurement app

   2014 · ricciadams.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Dimensions▲124

   A Chrome extension to measure anything

   2014 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Sunshine▲152

    A simpler, personal, more accurate mobile weather experience

    2015 · thesunshine.co · its alternatives →

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    SONTE▲71

    iOS/Android controlled Digital Window Shades

    2014 · sonte.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Orb▲116

    Intelligent lighting that adjusts to your needs + home

    2017 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Color▲131

    A minimal swatch picker

    2014 · color.hailpixel.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Frame.io▲151

    Cloud-based collaboration for everything

    2015 · frame.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Fragment▲115

    Prismatic Photos

    2013 · pixiteapps.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    UVLens▲169

    Never get sunburnt again

    2016 · app.uvlens.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    CloudSight▲128

    Image Recognition API

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    SwatchMate▲60

    eyedropper tool IRL

    2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Shade View▲155

    Auto-dark mode for all websites

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Dusk▲168

    Choose your tint with these app enabled smart sunglasses

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Colour Lovers▲90

    Create and share color palettes

    2015 · colourlovers.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Waveborn▲81

    TOMS Shoes for sunglasses - Shades That Give Sight.

    2015 · waveborn.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    LIFX 2.0▲92

    Cloud-configured LED lighting

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Hue Go▲65

    Portable custom lighting hemisphere

    2015 · philips-hue.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →