Comparison

Plesso vs SunBlockBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Plesso

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Plesso is your emotional intelligence and mental health companion. Through guided audio sessions, reflective journaling, breathing exercises, daily affirmations, mood tracking, and personalized routines, you'll develop emotional intelligence and gratitude, learn how to understand how you feel, manage stress, prevent burnout, and reconnect with yourself. Key features: β€’ Guided audio sessions: 3 hours of narrated audio that explore your deepest emotional patterns. Dive into specific challenges: overcome anger, beat anxiety and depression, manage panic attacks, prevent burnout, improve sleep, and unlock your creative power through guided sessions. β€’ Guided journaling & emotional exploration: 70+ guided journaling templates designed to help you process emotions, discover patterns in how you feel, and gain deeper insights into your inner world. β€’ Build personalized routines: create your own daily rituals for morning, afternoon, and evening to support your emotional wellness. Choose from guided templates or build custom routines using your favorite Plesso tools. Add breathing and journaling exercises, affirmations, or audio sessions directly into your routine. β€’ Mood tracking & emotional awareness: track how you feel daily with detailed mood check-ins. Discover patterns in your emotions and understand what's really affecting your emotional well-being. β€’ Breathing exercises: calming breathing techniques to reset your nervous system, unwind, and find immediate relief when emotions overwhelm you. β€’ Affirmations & reframing: 200+ affirmations across multiple life areas to shift your mindset and build lasting positivity in how you feel. β€’ Shadow work & inner healing: explore the deeper aspects of yourself through guided exercises and programs that help you integrate your shadow self and build lasting emotional resilience. β€’ Privacy oriented: your data stays private and secure, stored locally on your device, never sold or shared. We only use your email address for sign-in. Your journal entries are completely private and only visible to you. We do not have access to them, and they are never shared with third parties. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SunBlockBuddy

Features
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SunBlockBuddy Lite: Your Personalized UV Shield Tired of guessing what SPF you need? SunBlockBuddy removes the guesswork, giving you a customized sunscreen and sun safety plan based on the real-time UV Index and your unique skin type. Stay perfectly protected and confident, whether you're hiking, swimming, or just relaxing outside. Never Burn Again: Smart Protection Features SunBlockBuddy doesn't just check the weatherβ€”it gives you a hyper-personalized plan to keep your skin safe from harmful UV rays: Personalized SPF Recommendations: Input your skin type (using the industry-standard Fitzpatrick scale) and receive an instant recommendation on the minimum SPF you should use for your current UV Index. Intelligent Reapplication Reminders: Our smart timer automatically calculates the exact minute you need to reapply sunscreen, adjusting based on your SPF, activity level (swimming, sweating), and the current UV level. No more setting arbitrary alarms! Real-Time UV Index & Forecast: Get accurate, hourly UVI alerts for your location. The color-coded forecast clearly shows the peak danger hours so you can plan your outdoor activities safely. Daily Sun Safety Tips: Receive proactive advice on seeking shade and wearing protective clothing when the UV Index is highest. Enjoy the sun worry-free. Download SunBlockBuddy and take control of your skin protection today!

Screenshots

Plesso4 screens
SunBlockBuddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SunBlockBuddy at none against Plesso's 2. Plesso's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Plesso sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SunBlockBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Plesso versus SunBlockBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlessoSunBlockBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size72 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr DudarBenjamin Perschon

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Plesso

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
None

SunBlockBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plesso free?
Plesso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SunBlockBuddy free?
SunBlockBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plesso or SunBlockBuddy have ads?
Neither Plesso nor SunBlockBuddy shows ads.

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