Comparison

Sunny Pal vs SunScream

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

Head to head
About

Sunny Pal

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
Currently charting
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Sunny Pal - UV Index & Appearance Tracker Sunny Pal helps you review local UV conditions, weather, SPF prompts, timers, and optional photo-based appearance estimates before spending time outdoors. Use Sunny Pal to check current UV levels, view weather conditions, set reminder windows, track visible shade changes, and keep your sun-related routine organized. Results vary, and Sunny Pal does not guarantee visible appearance changes or prevent sunburn. How It Works: Check UV & Weather: View local UV index, temperature, humidity, and forecast details. Set Reminders: Use SPF prompts, timer check-ins, and shade-break reminders. Optional Selfie: Estimate visible skin tone and appearance from a photo. Track Progress: Log visible shade changes and review your history over time. Home Screen Widgets: See UV, weather, and SPF prompts at a glance. Key Features: Real-time UV index and weather information UV-aware reminder windows SPF prompts and timer check-ins Home screen widgets for quick updates Photo-based appearance estimates Visible shade and session history tracking Informational UV guidance and app limitations Sunny Pal is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Sunny Pal does not diagnose, treat, or prevent sunburn, skin damage, or any medical condition. Consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. Use sun protection according to product labels and local conditions. A subscription is required to use Sunny Pal. Your subscription will be charged to your Apple account upon purchase and will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime in your Apple Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://www.getsunnypal.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.getsunnypal.com/privacy

About

SunScream

This app tracks UV levels throughout the day with a visual forecast and lock screen alerts. It automatically monitors your exposure and provides personalized sun protection advice based on your skin type.

Highlights
  • UV index forecast
  • Lock screen alerts
  • Automatic UV monitoring
  • Personalized skin type guidance
  • Sun protection reminders
Features
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Enjoy the sun. SunScream will watch the UV. UV that Follows your Day: Check current UV conditions, upcoming levels, and the hours when sun protection matters most—all in a simple, visual forecast. Right on your Lock Screen: Keep an eye on the UV index without opening the app, so you always know what’s happening outside. Automatic UV Protection: SunScream can detect when you’re outside and keep track of the UV around you. No need to constantly check the app, you’ll get an alert when your skin needs protection. Made for your Skin: Personalize SunScream to your skin type for guidance that’s more relevant to you.

Screenshots

Sunny Pal3 screens
SunScream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SunScream at none against Sunny Pal's 6. Sunny Pal's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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. Sunny Pal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SunScream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sunny Pal against 5.0 for SunScream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunny Pal has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sunny Pal versus SunScream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunny PalSunScream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWith BytesLudoRlr LLC

Customer experience

Sunny Pal

All ratings1,454 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative69.0%

SunScream

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Sunny Pal

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • No clear warning about the subscription requirement

Requested features

2 requests
  • Provide some free tips and guidance without subscription
  • Offer a more affordable subscription option

SunScream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sunny Pal

Subscriptions6
  • Sunny Pal Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Sunny Pal Pro$4.997 Days
  • Sunny Pal Pro$9.997 Days
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  • Sunny Pal Pro$12.997 Days
  • Sunny Pal Pro$19.991 Year
  • Sunny Pal Pro$24.991 Year
None

SunScream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sunny Pal free?
Sunny Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SunScream free?
SunScream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sunny Pal or SunScream?
SunScream is rated higher. Sunny Pal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SunScream averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sunny Pal or SunScream have ads?
Neither Sunny Pal nor SunScream shows ads.

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