Comparison

Lykon vs uVida

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

Head to head
About

Lykon

This app offers personalized nutrition and weight management plans based on your DNA and blood test results. It provides tailored meal plans, recommended and avoided foods, and educational content for a healthier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • DNA and blood test-based nutrition guidance
  • Personalized meal plans and recipes
  • Recommended and avoided food lists
  • Health and weight management journey
  • Educational content on nutrition
  • Understanding test results
Features
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The LYKON app provides you with nutritional guidance based on your DNA and blood test results. With the app, you'll embark on a health and weight management journey tailored specifically to your unique genetic makeup and your goals. The app offers: • A simple way of viewing and understanding your LYKON test results • A meal plan designed for you, with easy to cook recipes that fit your unique biology • A personalised view of which foods you should avoid and which are recommended for you • Rich educational content about nutrition, weight management, and living a healthy lifestyle The LYKON app is your holistic nutritional companion, harnessing the power of genetic insights and blood biomarkers to guide you towards healthier and more informed choices. It's a tool that empowers you to take control of your body weight, optimise your nutrition, and work toward a healthier and happier life.

About

uVida

Features
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Let your body have a voice: With the metabolic analyses & the uVida app! You don't need to chase a fitness trend to be happy. You don't need superfoods to feel better. Don't listen to some guru. Just listen to your body. uVida gives it a voice. With uVida Dynostics, the smart system for performance and metabolism analysis, our uVida partners all around the world determine your current fitness level in just a few minutes based on your respiratory gases. The uVida Activity Analysis shows you exactly in which pulse ranges you burn the most fat, when performance is increased and when your muscles overacidify in the anaerobic range. The uVida Food metabolic analysis can determine your personal basal metabolic rate, i.e. the exact calorie requirement at rest and how much carbohydrates, fat and protein the body burns proportionally. Whether you're looking to lose weight or improve performance, you'll receive a personalized assessment via the app and can get customized nutrition and training plans. With the right combination of exercise units and a diet tailored to the individual physical situation, the set wellness goals can be achieved so efficiently. Just like the pros. If you already use Apple Health to track your activities, even better: Apple Health is integrated into the uVida app to minimize your effort and maximize your benefit. That's how easy it can be. Download the app now! Use the location search to easily find a uVida partner near you and arrange an analysis appointment. More info at: www.uvida.de Our terms of service: https://uvida.de/en/agb/agb-uvida-app/

Screenshots

Lykon4 screens
uVida3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lykon at none against uVida's 3. Lykon also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). uVida's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. uVida sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Lykon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lykon ships an update monthly, uVida every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lykon versus uVida: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLykonuVida
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB128 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLykonDX GmbHuNostics GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Lykon

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

uVida

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Premium$12.991 Month
  • 3 Months Premium$34.993 Months
  • 12 months Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Lykon free?
Lykon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is uVida free?
uVida is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lykon or uVida have ads?
Lykon shows ads; uVida does not.
Which is updated more often, Lykon or uVida?
Lykon ships an update monthly, and uVida every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lykon was updated on September 24, 2026 and uVida on September 28, 2026.

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