Comparison

Viome vs Sunlighten

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

Head to head
About

Viome

Gain personalized health insights based on your unique microbiome and cellular data. Receive tailored food and supplement recommendations to optimize digestion, energy, immunity, and aging. Integrates with HealthKit for a comprehensive view of your well-being.

Highlights
  • Microbiome analysis
  • Personalized food recommendations
  • Custom supplement formulation
  • Integrative health scores
  • Biological age tracking
  • Gut health optimization
  • Immune system support
Features
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Our test reveals unique insights from the master regulators of your health - your gut microbiome, oral microbiome, and cells, and turns these insights into food recommendations and supplements formulated for your biology. Our app seamlessly integrates with HealthKit APIs, empowering you to take control of your well-being. When it comes to food and supplements, don't treat your body like a black box. Test now! Step 1: Order one of our tests at http://www.viome.com/tests Step 2: Register your test, collect your samples at home, and complete your questionnaire Step 3: You'll receive your results through your account (app or desktop) within 2-3 weeks What you'll get with Viome Your Integrative Health Scores (Scores vary based on the test you choose) Your list of over 400 food recommendations categorized as Superfoods, Enjoy, Minimize, & Avoid Recommendations for the exact food extracts, minerals, vitamins, digestive enzymes, amino acids, & herbs to support your scores Recommendations for prebiotics and probiotic strains to support your scores Ability to order your supplements, prebiotic, & probiotic customized formula through your account Microbial activity are directly associated with your digestion, energy, weight, detoxification, immune health, healthy skin, and healthy aging. From your Viome test you can learn more about how your diet and lifestyle impact your microbes and key areas of your health through your Integrative Health Scores Learn more about our science at http://www.viome.com/our-science Biological Age It's never too late to reset your biological clock by optimizing specific biological functions responsible for how you're aging internally. Gut Health Optimize your digestion, strengthen gut lining, boost richness & diversity Nutrient absorption Inflammatory activity Digestion health Gut lining health (risk of leaky gut) Cellular & Energy Efficiency Kickstart your cellular repair and cellular support processes Anti-aging functions Anti-inflammatory functions Cellular functions for energy production Mitochondrial health Antioxidant support Immune System Health: Support your body's alarm system Overall immunity Your body's preparedness to fight off bad viruses & bacteria Toxin clearance Inflammation Response: Support your body's response to stress and immune tolerance. Cellular functions under stress due to internal or external factors Patterns or signs of stress triggered by your gut Your ability to address inflammation Oral Health: Rebalance your oral microbiome to lower the risk of cavities, bad breath, and leaky gums. Healthy gums Better breath Cavity risk Heart & Cardiometabolic Health Optimize functions related to your heart health. Heart-kidney health Blood vessel health Blood pressure Vascular health Cholesterol accumulation Brain & Cognitive Health Boost brain health and functions that support your cognitive awareness and your mood health Serotonin production GABA production A healthy response to stress Mental clarity All samples are processed in our CLIA Certified Lab. Your data is private and secure. For support, reach out to us at https://support.viome.com/ *The Viome app is available in all countries that Apple services, except China *For state regulatory reasons our tests are temporarily not available in NY. Viome Precision Supplements are available through separate subscription after test results are released. Not included with Full Body Intelligence, Health Intelligence, or Gut Intelligence Test purchases. At this time, Precision Supplements are not available outside the US. *The information Viome provides is for educational and informational use only. The information is not intended to be used by the customer for any diagnostic purpose and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

About

Sunlighten

Optimize your well-being with this app, designed to enhance your light therapy and sauna experiences. Create personalized wellness programs, track sessions in real-time, and control your devices remotely for a seamless health journey.

Highlights
  • Science-based wellness programs
  • Personalized program creation
  • Real-time session tracking
  • Remote sauna control (Wi-Fi)
  • Audio and lighting management
  • Red light therapy panel programs
Features
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Take your wellness journey to the next level with the Sunlighten app, designed to enhance your Sunlighten sauna and Sunlighten RED Light Therapy Panel experience and optimize your well-being. Stay in control, feel your best, and enjoy the full potential of Sunlighten products. Key Features: • Science-based wellness programs designed to help you reach your health goals. • Create your own personalized programs. • Real-time session tracking. • Schedule your sauna sessions to build a routine. • Remote sauna control for compatible connected saunas • Manage your sauna's audio and lighting settings. • Get the most of our your RED Light Therapy Panel with over 20 scientifically optimized programs and guidance from the leaders in light therapy. Owners of mPulse saunas and RED Light Therapy Panels can enjoy full access to all app features, while owners of Amplify, Signature, and Solo Rise models can take advantage of convenient audio control. Stay connected for exciting updates as we continue to enhance your Sunlighten experience!

Screenshots

Viome4 screens
Sunlighten4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Viome at 4.6 against Sunlighten's 2.7. Viome also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 84) and review sentiment (41% vs 20%). Sunlighten's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Viome holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viome has 5.8K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Viome's written reviews are positive against 20% of Sunlighten's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viome ships an update every 6 weeks, Sunlighten every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Viome versus Sunlighten: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViomeSunlighten
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.8K ratings) — better2.7 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews — better19.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better84
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB53 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperViome Life Sciences, Inc.Sunlighten Inc

Customer experience

Viome

All ratings5,539 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative51.7%

Sunlighten

All ratings77 ratings
Positive33.8%
Neutral16.9%
Negative49.4%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral8.4%
Negative71.8%

User reviews

Viome

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great service
  • 👍 Helpful insights
  • 💡 Life-changing results
  • 🚀 Comprehensive app
  • 👍 Useful food recommendations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
  • 🐛 Impossible to register kit
  • 🐛 App not working
  • 🐛 Slow app performance

Sunlighten

From 84 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Customizable programs
  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Enhances sauna experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable app connectivity
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 🐛 Inconsistent scheduling and remote start
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
  • 👎 Limited remote functionality

Bugs and requests

Viome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Registration process not working
  • App crashing and freezing
  • Questionnaire not loading properly
  • Subscription management issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offline food list for shopping
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • Better customer support and communication

Sunlighten

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to connect to sauna
  • Scheduled programs not running as expected
  • Inconsistent lighting controls
  • Tablet frequently restarts or loses connection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote start and preheat capability
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better integration between app and sauna
  • More customization options

In-app purchases

None

Viome

No in-app purchases

None

Sunlighten

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Viome free?
Viome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sunlighten free?
Sunlighten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Viome or Sunlighten?
Viome is rated higher. Viome averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Sunlighten averages 2.7 from 84 ratings.
Do Viome or Sunlighten have ads?
Neither Viome nor Sunlighten shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viome or Sunlighten?
Viome ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sunlighten every 4 months. Most recently, Viome was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sunlighten on October 30, 2026.

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