Comparison

SunkissTimer vs SurfMatch

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

Head to head
About

SunkissTimer

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
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SunKiss Timer, the ultimate app for smart sun exposure! Designed for anyone who loves the sun but values safety, SunKiss Timer empowers you to enjoy the outdoors while caring for your skin. Powered by Apple WeatherKit for accurate and reliable UV and temperature data. Personalized Sun Plans: Take a snap then will analyze your skin type and exposure level for tailored recommendations. Real-Time Weather Data: Stay informed with precise UV and temperature updates powered by Apple WeatherKit. Countdown to Radiance: Track your sun exposure with an intuitive timer to avoid overexposure. Health Meets Glow: Achieve healthy Vitamin D levels and a radiant glow without risk. Whether you're sunbathing or just stepping out, SunKiss Timer keeps you safe while helping you shine. Perfect for those who want a touch of the sun, without the risk. Privacy policy:https://sunkiss-timer.web.app/privacypolicysunkiss.html Term of use:https://sunkiss-timer.web.app/TermsofUsesunkiss.html check the weather detail in: https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html

About

SurfMatch

This app provides advanced surf forecasting by combining premium weather data, wave modeling, and community input. It offers a clean interface with essential surf conditions, helping users find better waves and avoid disappointing sessions.

Highlights
  • AI-driven surf forecasting
  • 325+ curated surf breaks
  • SurfMatch Score (0-5 rating)
  • Dynamic strike zones
  • Live telemetry and buoy data
  • 3-day hyper-local forecasts
  • Interactive map cues
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A note from Cory, founder & surfer: Most surf apps are cluttered with confusing graphs and aggressive ads. SurfMatch is built by surfers who wanted a better way. We combine marine data, advanced wave modeling, and community feedback to help you score more waves and suffer fewer skunkings. 325+ Curated Breaks (And Growing) We track over 300 curated surf spots around the world, and we keep adding more. If you download the app and don't see your local break on the map yet, let us know! Use the "Request a Spot" feature in the app or reach out directly to info@surfmatchapp.com, and we'll add it to the top of our development queue. Stop checking five different apps to figure out where to paddle out. Surf Face Estimate: We translate deepwater buoy data into an estimated rideable wave height based on local bathymetry. SurfMatch Score: A 1-5 rating tailored to the unique mechanics of each spot. Dynamic Strike Zones (Pro): Interactive tidal curves that track against a break's bathymetry and lock into the optimal window. Live Buoy Data (Pro): Real-time wave readings and size boosts from offshore stations where available. What You Get For Free: The SurfMatch Score: Stop doing mental math with wind angles and swell periods. Our algorithm synthesizes the data to rate every hour. Free SurfMatch Intelligence: Test-drive our digital coach with a free, hyper-local analysis. Tap the Intelligence icon to get a detailed breakdown of your break's bathymetry and swell metrics before you paddle out. No subscription required. 3-Day Forecasts: Get hyper-local windows for your nearest breaks. Interactive Map Cues: Read the lineup with intuitive map arrows (Blue for Swell, Pink for Wind) aligned to oceanographic flow standards. Simple, Clean Interface: Get the essential data (Est. Surf Face, wave energy, wind direction, and tide tracking) in a premium interface designed for actual surfers, not meteorologists. Save Your Spots: Save up to 3 of your go-to breaks and sync conditions across devices. Unlock SurfMatch Pro Try Pro free, then continue with a monthly or annual plan. Pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe. Cancel anytime. Upgrade to unlock the full forecasting toolkit: Live Ocean Radar & High-Resolution Marine Data: Stop relying exclusively on generic weather models. Access high-resolution marine data and track incoming storm cells and swell energy with our interactive radar. Live Buoy Data & Boosts: See what is happening in the water right now with dedicated tracking cards and real-time size and period boosts where buoy data is available. Pro SurfMatch Intelligence: Your personal digital surf coach and travel agent. Ask for quiver matches and lineup tactics, or plan strike missions with live flight prices and wave dossiers sent directly to your inbox. Dynamic Strike Zones: Never miss the window. Our tidal curve tracks against a break's unique bathymetry. When the tide hits the optimal window, it locks into the Strike Zone. Local Creator Profiles: Want your session captured? Spot forecasts feature local surf photographers and videographers. Check out their portfolios and connect directly to book a shoot. 14-Day Outlook: Plan your sessions, road trips, and strike missions up to two weeks in advance. Unlimited Favorites: Save your entire local hit-list in a day-by-day matrix sorted by live conditions. Download SurfMatch today and know before you go. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.surfmatchapp.com/legal-pages/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.surfmatchapp.com/legal-pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SunkissTimer4 screens
SurfMatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SurfMatch at 100% against SunkissTimer's 52%. SurfMatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). SunkissTimer's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 1). On price, 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. SunkissTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and SurfMatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SurfMatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunkissTimer has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of SunkissTimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of SurfMatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunkissTimer ships an update every 10 days, SurfMatch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SunkissTimer versus SurfMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunkissTimerSurfMatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (75 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXIANG GANG HARMONY LIMITEDCory King

Customer experience

SunkissTimer

All ratings75 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative30.3%

SurfMatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SunkissTimer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Cannot scroll to 'ok' button
  • Ads prevent calculation
  • App won't let user scroll to press ok

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow free access to routines
  • Mention subscription costs in description
  • Improve camera functionality
  • Fix scrolling issue for 'ok' button
  • Add Celsius/Fahrenheit option
Show 3 more
  • Enable photo-based routine calculation for free users
  • Remove ads from free version
  • Allow users to decline upgrade offers without exiting

SurfMatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SunkissTimer

Subscriptions3
  • Sunkiss Plus3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Year PRO$14.991 Year
  • year plan$29.991 Year
2 purchases

SurfMatch

Subscriptions2
  • SurfMatch Pro Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SurfMatch Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is SunkissTimer free?
SunkissTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SurfMatch free?
SurfMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SunkissTimer or SurfMatch?
SurfMatch is rated higher. SunkissTimer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while SurfMatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SunkissTimer or SurfMatch have ads?
SunkissTimer shows ads; SurfMatch does not.
Which is updated more often, SunkissTimer or SurfMatch?
SunkissTimer ships an update every 10 days, and SurfMatch every 5 days. Most recently, SunkissTimer was updated on November 4, 2026 and SurfMatch on November 5, 2026.

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