Comparison

Sun’n’Chill vs TanLines

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sun’n’Chill

This app helps you plan safe sunbathing sessions and achieve a healthy tan. It provides personalized timers based on your skin type, SPF, and real-time UV forecasts, while also offering tips for healthy sun exposure.

Highlights
  • Personalized sunbathing routine planner
  • Smart tanning timer with sunburn alerts
  • SPF effectiveness checker
  • Healthy sunbathing habit tips
  • Real-time UV index and safe tanning range
  • Customizable settings for skin type and environment
Features
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Want to build a healthy sunbathing routine and get the best tan at the beach or at home? Sun’n’Chill is your personal guide. Plan your beach sunbathing routine, find the best SPF for sunbathing and learn how long to stay in the sun safely—all with one app. • Build your beach sunbathing routine: schedule tanning sessions around the hourly UV forecast. Whether you’re on the sand, in the mountains or relaxing in the garden, you’ll know the best time to sunbathe. • Smart timer shows how long to stay in the sun: the app calculates exactly how long to tan in the sun based on your skin type, sunscreen SPF and real‑time UV index. It alerts you before you reach your limit so you can avoid sunburn. • Find the best SPF for sunbathing: enter your sunscreen’s SPF and Sun’n’Chill will tell you if it’s strong enough for the current UV level, helping you choose the right protection. • Encourages healthy sunbathing habits: track total exposure across the day and follow tips that promote healthy sunbathing habits—stay hydrated, rest in the shade and reapply sunscreen. • Accurate UV index and safe tanning range: GPS‑powered UV readings show when the sun is gentle (UV 4–6) for tanning and warn you when UV is too strong. • Personalised settings: pick your Fitzpatrick skin type, add sunscreen and reflective surface details, and let the app tailor its recommendations to you. Download Sun’n’Chill now to plan your perfect beach sunbathing routine, set a smart timer and get a beautiful tan safely.

About

TanLines

This app creates personalized tanning routines based on your skin type and real-time UV conditions. It helps you achieve a healthy tan safely by providing UV forecasts, skin analysis, and product recommendations.

Highlights
  • Personalized tanning routines
  • Real-time UV tracking
  • Advanced skin analysis
  • Tanning goal setting
  • Product recommendations
  • Tanning history tracking
  • Skin health reports
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TanLines: Your Personal Tanning Assistant TanLines takes the guesswork out of tanning by creating personalized tanning routines based on your unique skin type and real-time UV conditions at your location. Create a healthy tan that lasts. Subscription Options: - $14.99 Monthly subscription with 3-day free trial - $6.99 Weekly subscription Subscription required to access app features How It Works Simply open TanLines to view current UV information for your area, including: - Current UVI (UV Index) - Peak UVI forecast for the day - Hourly UVI forecast Take a quick selfie for our advanced skin analysis, and TanLines instantly creates a custom tanning routine specifically designed for your skin type and current conditions. No more sunburns or wasted time – just the perfect tan, safely achieved. Key Features (all features require subscription): PERSONALIZED TANNING ROUTINES: Get customized tanning schedules based on your unique skin analysis and local UV conditions REAL-TIME UV TRACKING: Access current and forecasted UV data to plan your perfect tanning session SKIN ANALYSIS: Our advanced skin scanning detects your skin type from a simple selfie TANNING GOALS: Set specific goals like defined tan lines, vacation prep, sunburn prevention, tan maintenance, or improved skin health PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS: Receive personalized suggestions for tanning products that work best for your skin type TANNING HISTORY: Track your tanning sessions and progress over time STREAKS: Stay motivated by maintaining your tanning streak SKIN HEALTH REPORT: Get a report of your skins health and see how to improve you skin health Why TanLines? Whether you're preparing for a special event, vacation, or simply want to maintain a healthy glow, TanLines helps you achieve your tanning goals safely and effectively. Our AI-based approach takes into account both your skin's unique characteristics and environmental factors to create the optimal tanning experience. No more guessing about how long to stay in the sun or which products to use. TanLines is like having a personal tanning expert in your pocket, helping you develop the perfect tan while minimizing risk of damage to your skin. Download TanLines today, start your free trial, and begin your journey to smarter, safer, and more effective tanning! Disclaimer: The information provided by TanLines is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. UV exposure carries inherent risks, and TanLines does not guarantee prevention of sunburn or skin damage. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding sun exposure and skin health. Use recommended sun protection measures and exercise caution when tanning. TanLines is a tool to help make informed decisions, but individual results may vary. Privacy Policy: https://www.giig.dk/tanlines/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.giig.dk/tanlines/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Sun’n’Chill4 screens
TanLines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sun’n’Chill at none against TanLines's 5. Sun’n’Chill also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TanLines sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Sun’n’Chill asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sun’n’Chill against 4.6 for TanLines. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 42 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sun’n’Chill ships an update every 3 weeks, TanLines every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sun’n’Chill versus TanLines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun’n’ChillTanLines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25 ratings) — better4.6 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2542 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman PrytkovGiig ApS

Customer experience

Sun’n’Chill

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TanLines

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

Sun’n’Chill

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TanLines

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Weekly All Access$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Offer$14.991 Year
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  • Monthly All Access3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Sun’n’Chill free?
Sun’n’Chill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TanLines free?
TanLines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sun’n’Chill or TanLines?
Sun’n’Chill is rated higher. Sun’n’Chill averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while TanLines averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.
Do Sun’n’Chill or TanLines have ads?
Neither Sun’n’Chill nor TanLines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sun’n’Chill or TanLines?
Sun’n’Chill ships an update every 3 weeks, and TanLines every 2 months. Most recently, Sun’n’Chill was updated on October 24, 2026 and TanLines on October 25, 2026.

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