Comparison

Sunscreen Buddy vs spf.today

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

Head to head
About

Sunscreen Buddy

This app creates personalized sunscreen reapplication schedules based on your skin type and environmental factors. It sends smart reminders to help you stay protected from sun damage while enjoying outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Personalized sunscreen schedule
  • Smart reapplication reminders
  • Fitzpatrick skin type analysis
  • UV Index-based timing
  • Temperature and humidity adjustments
  • Cloud cover adjustments
Features
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Sunscreen – Smart Sunscreen Reminder Stay protected under the sun—effortlessly. Sunscreen helps you apply (and reapply!) sunscreen at the right times so you can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about sun damage. Why Sunscreen? Most people forget to reapply sunscreen, or simply don’t know how often they should. Sunscreen removes the guesswork by creating a personalized reapplication schedule—and reminding you when it’s time. FREE VERSION – Simple, Smart Protection Perfect for everyday use, the free version builds a custom reapplication schedule using your Fitzpatrick skin type, helping you understand how often you should reapply based on your skin’s natural sensitivity to the sun. Includes: Personalized sunscreen schedule based on Fitzpatrick skin type Smart reapplication reminders Clean, intuitive interface PREMIUM – Advanced Sun Safety (Upgrade When Ready!) Unlock deeper insights and smarter protection. The premium version uses real-world environmental conditions to tailor your schedule more accurately than ever. Premium features include: UV Index–based timing for real-time precision Temperature awareness to adjust for sweat and outdoor activity Humidity impact, ensuring longer or shorter protection as needed Cloud cover adjustments (because you can still burn on cloudy days!) Dynamic scheduling that updates throughout the day Stay safer in the sun with data-driven sun-care intelligence. Perfect for: - Beach days - Outdoor sports & running - Festivals & family outings - Hiking & travel - Everyday sun awareness Stay sun-smart—without the stress. Download Sunscreen Buddy today and enjoy the sun with confidence. EULA: https://mushroomapps.co.uk/licensed-application-end-user-license-agreement Privacy Policy: https://mushroomapps.co.uk/privacy-policy

About

spf.today

Effortlessly track sunscreen application and receive smart reapply reminders. Build consistent sun safety habits with progress tracking and discreet notifications, designed to fit seamlessly into your daily routine.

Highlights
  • Log sunscreen in seconds
  • Track from Lock Screen/Apple Watch
  • Smart reapply reminders
  • Build streaks and view history
  • Subtle, silent notifications
  • Fits into daily routine
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spf.today helps you build the sunscreen habit—without the nagging. Track applications, get smart reapply reminders, and protect your skin with effortless SPF logging. Log sunscreen in seconds Track directly from your Lock Screen or Apple Watch using Live Activities. No need to open the app. Smart reapply reminders Get notified when it’s time to reapply, based on your SPF level and timing. Subtle, silent, and always on time. See your progress Build streaks, view history, and stay consistent. It’s sunscreen tracking you’ll actually stick with. Made for real life Whether you’re at the beach, out for a walk, or just working by a window—spf.today fits into your day without getting in the way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/daylight-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Sunscreen Buddy4 screens
spf.today4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: spf.today at 89% against Sunscreen Buddy's 0%. spf.today also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Sunscreen Buddy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and spf.today sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

spf.today holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: spf.today has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sunscreen Buddy's written reviews are positive against 89% of spf.today's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sunscreen Buddy versus spf.today: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunscreen Buddyspf.today
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings236 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB69 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJohn BensonDestro Labs LLC

Customer experience

Sunscreen Buddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

spf.today

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sunscreen Buddy

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Annual$5.991 Year
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year
5 purchases

spf.today

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • All Access$3.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Sunscreen Buddy free?
Sunscreen Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is spf.today free?
spf.today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sunscreen Buddy or spf.today?
spf.today is rated higher. Sunscreen Buddy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while spf.today averages 4.6 from 36 ratings.
Do Sunscreen Buddy or spf.today have ads?
Sunscreen Buddy shows ads; spf.today does not.

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