# SunkissTimer vs Sunny Pal

The clearest difference is monetization model: SunkissTimer at free with in-app purchases against Sunny Pal's subscription. SunkissTimer also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Sunny Pal's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SunkissTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Sunny Pal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sunny Pal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunny Pal has 1.5K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of SunkissTimer's written reviews are positive against 21% of Sunny Pal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SunkissTimer ships an update every 10 days, Sunny Pal every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunkissTimer | Sunny Pal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunkisstimerai-taning-routine/id6739029318/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunny-pal/id6744904317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.5% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 27 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XIANG GANG HARMONY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777199672) | [With Bytes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730232891) |

## What reviewers say

### SunkissTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunkisstimerai-taning-routine/id6739029318)

This app helps you safely enjoy sun exposure with personalized plans and real-time UV data. It analyzes your skin type to provide tailored recommendations and uses a timer to prevent overexposure, promoting healthy Vitamin D levels and a radiant glow.

**Highlights:** Personalized sun exposure plans, Real-time UV and temperature data, Intuitive sun exposure timer, Skin type analysis, Vitamin D level tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunkiss Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Year PRO | $14.99 | per year |
| year plan | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Amazing app
- ☀️ Great for tanning
- 👍 Helps track tan
- 😊 Safe tanning advice
- 💡 Calculates sun time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to use features
- 😠 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Unclear pricing
- 🚫 Can't see routine without pay

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not ready error
- App crashes when starting goals
- App crashes when adding location
- App won't load
- Kicks user off after skin type selection

**Requested features**

- Allow free access to routines
- Mention subscription costs in description
- Improve camera functionality
- Fix scrolling issue for 'ok' button
- Add Celsius/Fahrenheit option


### Sunny Pal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunny-pal/id6744904317)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This AI-powered app guides you to achieve your ideal tan. It analyzes your skin tone, local weather, and UV index to create personalized tanning routines and track your progress.

**Highlights:** AI-powered skin tone analysis, Personalized tanning routines, Real-time UV index and weather updates, Progress tracking and reminders, Home screen widgets, AI-calculated skin age insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunny Pal Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sunny Pal Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sunny Pal Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Sunny Pal Pro | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Sunny Pal Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Sunny Pal Pro | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and aesthetic app
- 👍 Asks the right questions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost ($14.99 AUD per week)
- 💰 Can't use the app without paying

**Reported bugs**

- No clear warning about the subscription requirement

**Requested features**

- Provide some free tips and guidance without subscription
- Offer a more affordable subscription option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunkissTimer free?

SunkissTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sunny Pal free?

Sunny Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SunkissTimer or Sunny Pal?

Sunny Pal is rated higher. SunkissTimer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Sunny Pal averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do SunkissTimer or Sunny Pal have ads?

SunkissTimer shows ads; Sunny Pal does not.

### Which is updated more often, SunkissTimer or Sunny Pal?

SunkissTimer ships an update every 10 days, and Sunny Pal every 4 weeks. Most recently, SunkissTimer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sunny Pal on October 30, 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.*