# Countdown Buddy vs SunSafe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Buddy at 68% against SunSafe's 0%. Countdown Buddy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (25K vs 1). SunSafe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SunSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Countdown Buddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of SunSafe's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Buddy | SunSafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsafe/id1672439263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 149 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) | [FUNDACAO PADRE LEONEL FRANCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566582123) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


### SunSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsafe/id1672439263)

This app helps users develop a consistent habit of applying sunscreen. Set custom reminders and daily goals to protect your skin from the sun's rays. Track your sunscreen application throughout the day.

**Highlights:** Set custom sunscreen reminders, Create daily habit goals, Track sunscreen application frequency, Promotes regular sun protection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

### Is SunSafe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Buddy or SunSafe?

Countdown Buddy is rated higher. Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while SunSafe averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Buddy or SunSafe have ads?

Neither Countdown Buddy nor SunSafe shows ads.

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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.*