# SunShield vs Tan Timer & Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tan Timer & Tracker at 100% against SunShield's 0%. Tan Timer & Tracker also leads on device support (3 vs 1). SunShield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tan Timer & Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SunShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

SunShield ships an update daily, Tan Timer & Tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunShield | Tan Timer & Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunshield/id6514297681/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Auciello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755690091) | [CARLOS FELIPE GARCIA MURILLO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740440820) |

## What reviewers say

### SunShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunshield/id6514297681)

This app provides timely sunscreen reapplication reminders based on your location's UV index, SPF, and skin type. It also offers real-time UV and weather updates, sunrise/sunset times, and a weekly UV forecast to help you protect your skin.

**Highlights:** Personalized sunscreen reminders, Real-time UV index updates, Current weather conditions, Sunrise and sunset times, Weekly UV forecast, Skin type integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tan Timer & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tan-timer-and-tracker-uvbuddy/id6745769252)

This app monitors UV levels in real-time and provides hourly forecasts up to 7 days. It offers personalized advice based on skin type, smart background timers for sun exposure, and intelligent alerts for changing UV conditions. Create family profiles with custom settings for everyone's safety.

**Highlights:** Real-time UV index monitoring, 7-day UV index forecasts, Smart sun exposure timers, Personalized skin type advice, Family profiles, Apple Watch app and widgets, Intelligent UV alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunShield free?

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

### Is Tan Timer & Tracker free?

Tan Timer & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SunShield or Tan Timer & Tracker have ads?

Neither SunShield nor Tan Timer & Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SunShield or Tan Timer & Tracker?

SunShield ships an update daily, and Tan Timer & Tracker every 9 days. Most recently, SunShield was updated on August 7, 2026 and Tan Timer & Tracker on September 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.*