Comparison

SunBlockBuddy vs Dew

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

Head to head
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 weather—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!

About

Dew

This app offers private cycle tracking with on-device predictions and Apple Health sync. It focuses on a calm user experience with minimal notifications and a privacy-first approach, keeping all data on your device.

Highlights
  • On-device cycle predictions
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Apple Health sync
  • Multi-profile support
  • Secure partner sharing
Features
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A period tracker that respects your privacy — by design. Your cycle lives on your phone and in your private iCloud. We can't see it. Neither can anyone else. No accounts, no logins — and nothing you log ever leaves your phone. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT - On-device cycle predictions following FIGO 2018 medical guidelines - Lock Screen Live Activity — day-of and days-from your cycle, at a glance - Home Screen widgets in three sizes - Two-way Apple Health sync — one source of truth - Multi-profile support — track yourself and a partner, kept separate - Partner sharing via secure iCloud CALM BY DESIGN - No notification spam — at most one gentle nudge a day, suppressed on days you've already logged - No bright colors, no urgency, no exclamation marks - Dark and light mode, both done right PRIVACY, BY THE NUMBERS - Zero third-party trackers - Zero advertising SDKs - Zero crash-reporting middlemen — only Apple's own MetricKit - Anonymous, opt-out usage analytics — disable in Settings → Privacy For everyone tired of period apps that treat their body as a data set. Dew is free. The privacy promise is the product. — A note: Dew shows when your period is expected. It does not diagnose conditions or replace conversations with a doctor. Dew is general wellness — not a medical device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trydew.app/privacy

Screenshots

SunBlockBuddy3 screens
Dew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SunBlockBuddy at none against Dew's 3. Dew's advantage is iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Dew sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SunBlockBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SunBlockBuddy versus Dew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunBlockBuddyDew
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin PerschonAbhishek Agarwal

In-app purchases

None

SunBlockBuddy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Dew

Subscriptions3
  • Dew Garden · Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Dew Garden · Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Dew + Moss · Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

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

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