# Sunsama vs hey!

The clearest difference is rating: hey! at 5.0 against Sunsama's 4.5. Sunsama's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (512 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hey! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sunsama asks for nothing beyond the download.

hey! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunsama has 512 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sunsama ships an update every 2 weeks, hey! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunsama | hey! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsama/id1475755747/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-screen-time-control/id6810034213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **512** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUMMAY, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351985369) | [X1 Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810034215) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunsama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsama/id1475755747)

This mobile app syncs with its desktop counterpart, allowing you to add tasks, review your daily plan, and view your calendar events on the go. It's designed to keep you focused and productive when away from your computer.

**Highlights:** Add tasks quickly, Schedule tasks on calendar, Review daily plan, View calendar events, Syncs with Google Calendar, Syncs with Outlook Calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful, intuitive, and comprehensive
- 🚀 Excellent workflows
- 💡 Customizable and flexible
- 🚀 Seamless integrations with other apps
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and OCD users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy mobile app with frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Limited functionality on mobile compared to desktop
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Onboarding and login issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent syncing between mobile and desktop

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Tasks disappearing or not syncing properly
- Login issues with Google and other accounts
- Unreliable mobile app performance

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app with more features
- Widgets and lock screen integration
- Better task management and rescheduling options
- AI-powered task scheduling and planning
- Integration with more third-party apps


### hey!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-screen-time-control/id6810034213)

This app helps you manage phone usage with a virtual companion who encourages breaks and rewards them with in-app currency. Earn coins by taking breaks to buy items for your companion or decorate their room. Track your progress and mood without pressure to maintain streaks.

**Highlights:** Virtual companion for focus, Earn coins for breaks, Decorate companion's room, Track mood and sessions, Focus Filter integration, No streaks or pressure

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hey Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| hey Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| hey Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunsama free?

Sunsama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is hey! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sunsama or hey!?

hey! is rated higher. Sunsama averages 4.5 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while hey! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sunsama or hey! have ads?

Neither Sunsama nor hey! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sunsama or hey!?

Sunsama ships an update every 2 weeks, and hey! every 9 days. Most recently, Sunsama was updated on October 23, 2026 and hey! on October 22, 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.*