Comparison

SunProtect vs Tan Timer & Tracker

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

Head to head
About

SunProtect

This app calculates your safe sun exposure time based on your skin type, sunscreen SPF, and the current UV index. It provides personalized reminders and AI-driven tips for sun protection for up to six family members.

Highlights
  • Live UV index tracking
  • Personalized sun exposure time
  • Sunburn timer with reminders
  • AI daily tips and clothing recommendations
  • Up to 6 family profiles
  • Sunscreen SPF and skin type input
Features
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SunProtect – UV Index, Sun Protection & Sunburn Timer for the Whole Family How long can your child – or you – safely stay in the sun before sunburn sets in? SunProtect calculates your skin's natural protection time from skin type and the current UV index – then extends it by your sunscreen's SPF to give you a personal, safe sun-exposure time. Calculated individually for each family member, for up to 6 people. Children's skin is especially sensitive, and every sunburn counts. That's why it's so important to keep an eye on UV exposure in time – so a beautiful sunny day never turns into a painful sunburn. Your Features: - Live UV index for your location (via GPS or manual location selection) - Personal sun time based on skin type & SPF – calculated individually for each person - Sunburn timer that reminds you when your safe sun time is running out and it's time for the shade - AI daily tip & clothing recommendation – tailored for adults or children (ages 0–3, 3–10, 10–14) - Up to 6 profiles for the whole family - Easy entry of sunscreen (SPF) and skin type Reliable Data The UV index is based on the most accurate data source available for each location – such as the German Weather Service (DWD) in Germany, or high-precision models like ECMWF and the Global Forecast System (GFS) worldwide. So you get the most reliable UV values wherever you are. New: Your Personal AI Sun Tip At the tap of a button, you get a daily tip and a matching clothing recommendation – tailored to adults or your children's age (0–3, 3–10, 10–14). So every day you know how to best protect yourself and your kids from UV radiation. Perfect for: - Families with children and sensitive skin - Parents who want to reliably protect their kids from sunburn - Outdoor sports, beach, hiking, garden & pool - Anyone who takes UV radiation, sun protection and skin health seriously Enjoy the sun without worrying about sunburn – get SunProtect and keep the UV index always in view.

About

Tan Timer & Tracker

This app monitors UV levels in real-time and provides hourly forecasts up to 7 days. It offers personalized advice based on skin type, smart background timers for sun exposure, and intelligent alerts for changing UV conditions. Create family profiles with custom settings for everyone's safety.

Highlights
  • Real-time UV index monitoring
  • 7-day UV index forecasts
  • Smart sun exposure timers
  • Personalized skin type advice
  • Family profiles
  • Apple Watch app and widgets
  • Intelligent UV alerts
Features
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Get the summer glow without the burn. UV Buddy is a tanning coach and a sunscreen reminder in one. It reads the UV right where you are, shows how long unprotected skin can take it, and keeps a reapply timer running for everyone in the family. GUIDED TAN SESSIONS Start a glow session and the app walks you through it: sunscreen on first, timed front and back flips, a refresh break, then hydrate. The length is built from your skin type and today's real UV, so you stop guessing how long is too long. NEVER MISS A REAPPLY Every family member gets their own reapply timer with an alarm that actually cuts through. Mark it applied, duck into the shade, and keep your SPF streak alive day after day. YOUR TAN, TRACKED Choose a glow goal and watch the sun minutes add up toward it, session by session. Add progress photos and see the change over weeks instead of guessing. TODAY AT A GLANCE Live UV for your exact spot, the hours it peaks, a 7 day forecast, the best windows to tan, and roughly how long bare skin lasts before it burns. Heading somewhere sunny? Look up any city before you pack. YOUR SUNSCREEN REPORT CARD A monthly card showing what you applied, what landed on time, and what slipped, plus your full tan history in one place. BUILT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY One profile per person, each with their own skin type, SPF and buddy character. Everyone's timers run at the same time, so nobody gets forgotten. ON EVERY DEVICE Home Screen widgets, Live Activities in the Dynamic Island, an Apple Watch app showing your timer, today's UV and your live glow session, Siri Shortcuts for hands free checks, and iCloud sync across your devices. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account needed. Your profiles sync through your own iCloud, and analytics are optional. Stop guessing. Stop burning. Start glowing. UV Buddy offers monthly and annual subscription plans. Prices are clearly displayed in the app. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Legal: Privacy policy: https://uvbuddy.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

SunProtect4 screens
Tan Timer & Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tan Timer & Tracker at none against SunProtect's shown. Tan Timer & Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). SunProtect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. SunProtect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tan Timer & Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunProtect ships an update every 3 months, Tan Timer & Tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
SunProtect versus Tan Timer & Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunProtectTan Timer & Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWDTEC GmbHCARLOS FELIPE GARCIA MURILLO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SunProtect

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
2 purchases

Tan Timer & Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SunProtect free?
SunProtect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tan Timer & Tracker free?
Tan Timer & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SunProtect or Tan Timer & Tracker have ads?
SunProtect shows ads; Tan Timer & Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, SunProtect or Tan Timer & Tracker?
SunProtect ships an update every 3 months, and Tan Timer & Tracker every 9 days. Most recently, SunProtect was updated on August 18, 2026 and Tan Timer & Tracker on September 22, 2026.

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