Comparison

Sunscreen Buddy vs suntime.

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

suntime.

This app offers real-time UV tracking, personalized sun safety timers, and gamified insights to help users enjoy the outdoors without sunburn. It provides features like smart UV timers, sunscreen effectiveness tracking, and UV forecasts for safe outdoor planning.

Highlights
  • Real-time UV tracking
  • Personalized sun safety timers
  • Sunscreen effectiveness tracking
  • Protective gear logging
  • UV forecasts
  • Gamified SunScore
  • Family mode for multi-member tracking
Features
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suntime. gives you real-time UV tracking, personalized sun safety timers, and gamified insights to help you (and your family) enjoy the outdoors without the burn. Solo Mode Your personal sun safety companion for everyday outdoor activities. • Smart UV Timer — Real-time countdowns based on your skin type, current UV index, and SPF level • Sunscreen Effectiveness — Live tracking of your sunscreen's protection as it fades over time • Protective Gear Tracking — Log hats, sunglasses, and shade to extend your safe sun time • Post-Sun Check-Ins — Report sunburns and get smarter recommendations for next time • UV Forecasts — Hourly UV predictions so you can plan outdoor activities safely Family Mode (Premium) Manage sun safety for your whole family in one screen. • Multi-Member Tracking — Monitor parents, kids, toddlers, and babies simultaneously • Collapsible Cards — See everyone's countdown at a glance, expand for details • Age-Specific Guidance — Custom recommendations for babies (shade only), toddlers, children, and adults • Individual SPF & Timers — Each family member gets their own sunscreen tracking and safe exposure countdown • Quick Session Management — Add/remove family members, reapply sunscreen, and end sessions with one tap SunScore Gamify your sun safety with a daily score (0-100) that tracks how well you protect yourself. • Daily Motivation — See your sun safety score update in real-time as you apply SPF, wear protective gear, and avoid overexposure • Weekly Streaks — Build consistency with streak tracking and tier badges (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) • Personal Bests — Track your highest scores and longest streaks • Insights & Breakdown — Detailed charts showing how SPF usage, gear, and exposure time affect your score • Milestones & Badges — Unlock achievements as you build healthier sun habits Health Tracking • Water intake reminders (stay hydrated in the sun) • Sunscreen reapplication alerts based on UV intensity • Exposure history with weather, UV levels, and duration logs Why suntime.? Whether you're a parent managing kids at the playground, an outdoor athlete training in the sun, or just someone who wants to enjoy the outdoors safely — suntime. gives you the tools to prevent sunburn, track sun exposure, and build long-term healthy habits. Perfect for: • Parents managing sun safety for multiple kids • Outdoor enthusiasts, runners, and hikers • Anyone with fair or sensitive skin • People building healthier sun habits with data and motivation Download suntime. today and turn sun safety into a habit. DISCLAIMER suntime. provides guidance for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://suntime-299.created.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://suntime-299.created.app/terms

Screenshots

Sunscreen Buddy4 screens
suntime.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: suntime. at 5.0 against Sunscreen Buddy's 4.0. suntime. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 suntime. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

suntime. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sunscreen Buddy versus suntime.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunscreen Buddysuntime.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB67 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJohn BensonChris Dziuba

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sunscreen Buddy

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
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  • Annual$5.991 Year
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year
2 purchases

suntime.

Subscriptions2
  • suntime. Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • suntime. Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Sunscreen Buddy free?
Sunscreen Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is suntime. free?
suntime. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sunscreen Buddy or suntime.?
suntime. is rated higher. Sunscreen Buddy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while suntime. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sunscreen Buddy or suntime. have ads?
Sunscreen Buddy shows ads; suntime. does not.

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