# Helys — Get the most from the Sun!

> Get the most from the Sun! (iPhone/iPad app by Antonio Palomba.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helys/id6449147563 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Antonio Palomba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687799873)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English, Italian
- Released: 2023-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helys/id6449147563/reviews.md

## What is Helys?

I am Helys, your companion for maintaining optimal vitamin D levels and help you create a healthy and effective habit of safe sun exposure. I am here to empower you and help you harness the power of sunlight for your overall well-being.

Main Features:

— Vitamin D Tracking
I use a scientific formula which considers your skin type, geographical location, time of day, weather conditions and UV index to provide personalized insights on safe sun exposure durations.

— Personalized Sunscreen Reminders

I will remind you to apply sunscreen based on your skin type and current UV index.

— Progress Insights and Reports

I want to take care of you and ensure you're meeting your recommended levels of vitamin D.

— User-Friendly Interface

I have an intuitive interface, which makes it simple and effortless to navigate and track your vitamin D levels.

Disclaimer: I do not provide medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance regarding your vitamin D levels and sun exposure habits.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2025-09-22

- Meet your new Calendar hub: tap the home screen calendar icon and dive into a gorgeous, full-screen timeline of your sunshine sessions.
- Jump through time effortlessly: pick any month of the year straight from the header’s month selector.
- Swipe it like Instagram Stories: glide left or right to move between months in one smooth gesture.
- Watch the sphere come alive with fresh entrance/exit animations every time you explore a new day.
- Feel the progress: haptic feedback now ramps from light to heavy based on how much Vitamin D you banked.
- At-a-glance wins: each day now flaunts unique visual cues so you instantly see which sessions hit their marks.

### 1.2.2 — 2024-03-29

We're thrilled to bring you the latest update of Helys, packed with improvements designed to enhance your experience and support your health journey. Here’s what you can look forward to in this version:

- New End session congratulation text
- Fix for some bugs and text formatting
- Fix the bug of the too-early request about notification
- Fix bolded body in notifications text
- Adds the new copy for the bubble that prompts to start a session
- Fixes in the issue of the pointing triangle not having the shadow

### 1.2.1 — 2024-02-27

We're thrilled to bring you the latest update of Helys, packed with improvements designed to enhance your experience and support your health journey. Here’s what you can look forward to in this version:

Enhanced Notification System: We've revamped our notification system to ensure you're always up-to-date with your sun exposure and Vitamin D intake. Expect timely and informative alerts that keep you informed and engaged.

Reliable Weather Conditions: Say goodbye to interruptions! We've fixed a bug that prevented the download of weather conditions, ensuring you receive accurate and timely weather updates critical for planning your sun exposure.

Overall Stability Enhancements: Your seamless experience is our priority. This update includes bug fixes aimed at boosting the overall stability of the Helys app. Enjoy a smoother, more reliable app performance.

Thank you for choosing Helys to guide your sun exposure and Vitamin D tracking.

### 1.2.0 — 2023-12-09

Enhanced experience for our Italian users! With this version, we're bringing complete support for the Italian language, enabling you to enjoy all app features in your preferred language. Additional languages will be introduced in upcoming updates. Here are the details:

- Introduction of full Italian language localization.
- Optimization of calculation speed for more efficient sessions.
- Bug fixes for enhanced overall stability.

### 1.1.0 — 2023-06-27

- Privacy Policy, terms of use, vitamin D, skin type links were updated for better readability
- Onboarding fonts changes to improve accessibility
- Welcome text updated
- Added skin type information
- Added sounds and haptic feedback
- Fixed visual bugs 
- Added new information text about app features
- Fixed bug preventing app calculation happening in background
- Fixed bug preventing app losing information about current session

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