Comparison

Sunscreen Buddy vs SunSync

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

SunSync

This app helps you stay safe in the sun by providing local UV index information, smart sunscreen reapplication timers, and gentle reminders. It personalizes your sun protection based on your skin type and activity, turning sun safety into a simple daily ritual.

Highlights
  • Local UV index readings
  • Smart sunscreen reapply timer
  • Personalized sun protection
  • Gentle reapply reminders
  • UV alerts with quiet hours
  • Home/Lock Screen UV widget
Features
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Stay in the sun, safely. SunSync is a calm, wellness-first sun companion for iPhone and Apple Watch. It reads the UV where you are, paces your sunscreen with a smart reapply timer, and turns sun safety into a thirty-second ritual you'll actually keep. No app replaces sunscreen — SunSync helps you remember it, reapply on rhythm, and understand your exposure. KNOW YOUR SKY • Local UV index for your exact location, powered by Apple Weather • Today's peak UV hours, cloud cover, temperature, and sunset • A glowing protection ring that answers the only question that matters: am I still covered? THE APPLY RITUAL — FOUR TAPS, THEN BACK OUTSIDE • Pick a saved sunscreen, or set up in seconds: SPF, activity (beach, run, hike, pool, and more), and water resistance • A smart reapply timer tuned to your SPF, activity, skin type, and the live UV — not a flat two hours • A gentle "still outside?" check when your protection runs low, so your exposure stays accurate REMINDERS THAT RESPECT YOU • Reapply reminders and UV alerts, with quiet hours so you're never pinged at night • Tap "Reapply" right from the notification PERSONAL TO YOUR SKIN • Set your Fitzpatrick skin type and everyday SPF during a quick setup • Your profile syncs to your account, so it's there when you sign in on a new device WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE • Daily UV index and protection ring • The apply ritual and smart reapply timer • Reapply reminders and UV alerts • A Home Screen / Lock Screen UV widget • One saved sunscreen SUNSYNC PLUS Go further with a 7-day free trial: • Live UV that refreshes as conditions change and when you travel • Full insights — your weekly protection score, year-long trends, and complete session history • Unlimited sunscreen profiles • Apple Watch app — start, track, and reapply from your wrist, plus a watch-face complication • Protection-timer widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen PRIVACY No ads. We never sell your data. Your location is used only to retrieve the UV index for where you are. SunSync is free to try — full access starts with a 7-day free trial of SunSync Plus (yearly, auto-renews, cancel anytime); a free tier is available after your trial" SUBSCRIPTION SunSync Plus is an auto-renewable subscription. • Pricing: $1.99/month or $14.99/year (may vary by region) • New subscribers get a 7-day free trial • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription SunSync is a wellness tool, not a medical device. It does not replace sunscreen, protective clothing, shade, or professional medical advice. UV readings and timers are estimates and may not be accurate. Always follow your sunscreen's directions. Terms of Use: https://sunsync-bda19.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://sunsync-bda19.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Sunscreen Buddy4 screens
SunSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SunSync at 50% against Sunscreen Buddy's 0%. SunSync also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). 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 SunSync 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

SunSync holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sunscreen Buddy's written reviews are positive against 50% of SunSync's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sunscreen Buddy versus SunSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunscreen BuddySunSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB30 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJohn BensonSamuel Araya

Customer experience

Sunscreen Buddy

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

SunSync

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SunSync

Subscriptions2
  • SunSync Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • SunSync Plus Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Sunscreen Buddy free?
Sunscreen Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SunSync free?
SunSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sunscreen Buddy or SunSync?
SunSync is rated higher. Sunscreen Buddy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SunSync averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Sunscreen Buddy or SunSync have ads?
Sunscreen Buddy shows ads; SunSync does not.

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