# Helio Tan — Tan smarter. Glow longer.

> Tan smarter. Glow longer. (iPhone/iPad app by Kacper Turek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helio-tan/id6770468879 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kacper Turek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872179141)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Polish, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-05-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helio-tan/id6770468879/reviews.md

## What is Helio Tan?

Helio Tan is your personal UV and tanning companion. Whether you're chasing a golden glow or simply want to make the most of sunny days without the burn, Helio Tan gives you everything you need to tan smarter and safer.

REAL-TIME UV INDEX
Know exactly what the UV is doing at your location right now. Helio Tan fetches live UV data so you always have an accurate picture before you step outside.

PERSONALISED TANNING WINDOWS
Tell Helio Tan your Fitzpatrick skin type and it calculates the ideal tanning window for the day - the hours where UV conditions are right for your skin to absorb sun safely and effectively.

SESSION TIMER
Start a session and let Helio Tan count down your recommended time. Recommendations factor in your altitude and surface type - beach sand and pool water reflect UV and increase exposure.

TANNING BED MODE
Heading to a tanning bed? Switch to indoor mode and pick your intensity - Low, Medium, or High. Helio Tan calculates a safe session duration based on your skin type and the bed's UV output, so you stay in control even indoors.

BURN RISK TRACKER
See exactly how much of your daily safe UV dose you've used before starting a new session. Helio Tan tracks cumulative exposure throughout the day and warns you when you're approaching or have reached your limit.

ICLOUD SYNC
Your sessions and profile sync automatically across all your Apple devices via iCloud.

SKIN TONE PROGRESS TRACKING
Watch your tan develop over time with Helio Tan's skin tone tracker. See how you're progressing toward your goal tone with a visual gradient chart - free for all users.

SMART UV ALERTS
Never miss a perfect tanning day. Helio Tan sends you a heads-up before ideal UV windows open, a streak protection reminder if you haven't sessioned on a planned day, and a preview of tomorrow's best window - all at times that work for you.

TAN FADING TRACKER
Helio Tan keeps an eye on your session history and lets you know when your tan starts to fade. A warning card appears on the Progress tab after 3 or more days without a session, and a push notification nudges you to book a top-up before your progress slips.

FIND YOUR SPOT (Pro)
Heading outside? The Find Your Spot compass shows the sun's real-time direction and elevation, tells you exactly which way to face, and lets you know how long direct sun lasts before it drops below tanning height at your location.

WEEKLY TANNING PLAN (Pro)
See your personalised tanning schedule for the whole week. Helio Tan builds a daily plan around your goal tone, skin type, and weekly availability - so you always know which days to prioritise and how you're tracking against your goal.

FULL SESSION HISTORY (Pro)
Every session is saved automatically. Upgrade to Helio Tan Pro to access your complete session history with UV data, duration, and quality ratings for every session you've ever logged.

UNLIMITED PHOTO JOURNAL (Pro)
Document your journey with progress photos stored privately on your device. Add as many photos as you like and stay motivated as you watch your tan develop.

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTO COMPARISON (Pro)
Pick any two photos from your journal and compare them side by side with a draggable slider to see exactly how far your tan has come. Share the result as a branded Helio Tan image in one tap.

7-DAY UV FORECAST (Pro)
Plan your week around the sun. See UV levels for the next 7 days and identify the best days and times to tan in advance.

DESIGNED FOR YOUR SKIN
Helio Tan uses the Fitzpatrick scale - the same classification dermatologists use - to personalise every recommendation.

PRIVACY FIRST
Your skin profile, session history, and photos stay on your device. No account required. No ads. Ever.

Start free. Upgrade to Helio Tan Pro when you're ready to unlock Find Your Spot, your full weekly tanning plan, complete session history, and Before & After comparison.

Terms of Use: https://helio-tan.com/tos
Privacy Policy: https://helio-tan.com/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helio Tan Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Helio Tan Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-22

Helio Tan 1.3

- Before & After: pick any two journal photos and compare them with a draggable slider; share the result as a branded image in one tap
- Tan Fading Tracker: a warning card and push notification appear when you have not tanned in 3 or more days to prompt a top-up session
- Season Starter: a badge and annual April push notification keep you on track at the start of each tanning season

### 1.2 — 2026-06-09

Helio Tan 1.2

- Find Your Spot: a real-time sun compass on the session screen shows the sun's direction and elevation, which way to face, and how long direct sun lasts at your location
- Skin tone progress tracking is now free for all users
- Smart notifications - perfect conditions and streak protection alerts - are now free for all users

### 1.1 — 2026-06-03

Helio Tan 1.1 - four big new features:

- Tanning Bed Mode: track indoor sessions with Low, Medium, and High intensity presets
- Burn Risk Tracker: see how much of your daily safe UV dose you've used before starting
- Smarter UV: recommendations now factor in altitude and surface type (beach, pool)
- iCloud Sync: sessions and profile sync automatically across all your devices

### 1.0 — 2026-05-27

No release notes.

## More apps by Kacper Turek

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All apps by Kacper Turek: https://appshunter.io/developer/1872179141

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