# conNEXT vs Sunshine

The clearest difference is price: conNEXT at Free against Sunshine's $1.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

conNEXT is free to download; Sunshine costs $1.99 up front. conNEXT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sunshine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

conNEXT ships an update every 3 months, Sunshine every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | conNEXT | Sunshine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 291 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Connexcom AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247848035) | [Sayif-Ullah Rasheedd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877946593) |

## What reviewers say

### conNEXT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connext/id1247848036)

Communicate securely and reliably with messaging, calls, and file sharing. Protect your privacy with end-to-end encryption and optional PIN protection for messages. Enjoy HD voice and video calls, group chats, and file sharing.

**Highlights:** Secure messaging and calls, HD voice and video calls, File sharing (photos, videos, documents), Group chats, PIN protection for messages, Location sharing, Siri integration

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Features (1 month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Plus Features (1 year) | $8.99 | per year |
| 5 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Black-Edition Upgrade | $22.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |


### Sunshine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunshine-alarm-clock-and-timer/id6759300422)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is conNEXT free?

conNEXT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sunshine free?

Sunshine costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do conNEXT or Sunshine have ads?

Neither conNEXT nor Sunshine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, conNEXT or Sunshine?

conNEXT ships an update every 3 months, and Sunshine every 4 months. Most recently, conNEXT was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sunshine on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*