# Sunscreen Buddy vs SunSync

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunscreen Buddy | SunSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunscreen-buddy-protect-skin/id6581486749/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsync-sunscreen-reminder/id6779470861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [John Benson](https://appshunter.io/developer/376644555) | [Samuel Araya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891843842) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunscreen Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunscreen-buddy-protect-skin/id6581486749)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### SunSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsync-sunscreen-reminder/id6779470861)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SunSync Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SunSync Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*