Comparison

Nutrient Tracker vs Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer

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

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About

Nutrient Tracker

Easily track your daily vitamin and mineral intake with this free app. It offers unlimited reminders, Apple Health sync, and secure iCloud backups, all without ads or hidden costs.

Highlights
  • Track vitamins and minerals
  • Unlimited reminders
  • Apple Health sync
  • iCloud backups
  • Medical sources for elements
  • Data history records
  • Watch face widgets
Features
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Simplify your vitamin & mineral tracking. This elegant app syncs flawlessly with Apple Health, protects your data with iCloud backups, and is completely free – no ads, no hidden costs, no strings attached. ■ FEATURES • Track your vitamins & minerals • Unlimited Reminders • Awesome widgets for watch face • Medical sources for each element • Data records history • Individual color for each element • Works without iPhone • Apple Health sync • iCloud Backups • 100% free • Zero ads, no in-app purchases ■ SAFE AND SECURE Privacy is not something you are merely entitled to, it is an absolute prerequisite. At Martspec, we believe privacy is a fundamental human right. So we built it into our products from the beginning of the design process. We do not share your data with any 3rd party. We do not use it for advertisement purposes and do not use it for profit. Your data is stored only on your Apple service (Apple Health store and iCloud). We do NOT store your data on our servers. ■ DISCLAIMER The nutritional information provided in this app is sourced from the U.S. National Institute of Health and the book “Nutrition for Health and Health Care,” 3rd Edition, by E. Whitney. This content is designed strictly for educational purposes and should NOT replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your use of this application is entirely at your own discretion and risk. The app is made available to you “as is” and “as available,” without any representations or warranties of any kind. While we strive for excellence in our software development, Martspec cannot guarantee that the app will be free from errors or defects. Martspec expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the app, or any content provided through it, will always be available, uninterrupted, timely, secure, current, accurate, complete, or error-free. You acknowledge that your exclusive remedy for any dissatisfaction or issues with the app is to discontinue its use. Martspec shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from the use or inability to use the app. ■ BUILD TOGETHER At the heart of everything we do is one simple goal: to help you feel and live better every day. Our mission is to expand human potential by merging cutting-edge technology, beautifully crafted design, and the insights you share directly with us. We ground our work in science—leveraging trusted research and real-world data—while it’s your feedback that guides our journey forward. This isn’t just an app; it’s a shared experience. We’re a passionate team of creators, and you’re the co-pilot. Every idea, suggestion, and request helps us build smarter features, refine your experience, and eliminate what doesn’t serve you. Together, we’re crafting a tool that evolves with you to make daily life smoother and more vibrant.

About

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer

Track your daily sunlight exposure and Vitamin D absorption with this app. It provides real-time weather data, sunrise/sunset notifications, and golden hour countdowns. Monitor your progress with detailed charts and stay motivated with goals and streaks.

Highlights
  • Automatic daylight exposure tracking
  • Vitamin-D absorption estimates
  • Sunrise and sunset notifications
  • Golden Hour countdowns
  • Sun exposure charts
  • Widgets for home and lock screens
  • Sun Compass with shadow angles
Features
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Start taking your sunlight seriously! Daylight Goals is the first and foremost sunlight exposure tracking app on the iPhone & Apple Watch. Ensure you are getting your proper UV exposure levels and how much vitamin-d you are absorbing based on live weather conditions. Learn exactly how much time you have been exposed to the sun automatically with Apple Watch. Never miss your morning sunshine with sunrise notifications and next solar event countdown widgets. And make sure you are ready to capture the best shot with the countdown to Golden Hour. Features: - Automatic Daylight Exposure Tracking via Apple Watch - Vitamin-D IU absorption estimates based on weather conditions and clothing type - Sun timer with HeathKit integration - Sunrise, Sunset and Daylight Time Notifications - Sun Compass with accurate shadow angles & sun position - Golden & Magic Hour countdowns - Sun Exposure Charts (24 hours, 7 day, 6 weeks, and 6 months) - Lock screen, Home Screen & Apple Watch Widgets - Customizable minimum lux threshold - set the perfect amount of daylight for your area - Set a minimum lux threshold to ensure only full sun minutes are counted - Goals & Streaks to keep you motivated - Precipitation radar to see when rain is on the way - 10-Day & Hourly Forecasts to know the best times to get sunlight - UV Index Chart to know when the sun is at its peak power - Sun Path visualization to see the current azimuth angle - Current conditions - Weather widgets - Sunlight Timer to keep track of how long you’ve been outdoors and automatically add it into Apple Health Daylight Widgets Stay up to date with how much sun exposure you are getting by keeping Daylight Goals on your home and lock screens! Add your 7 day sunlight chart to track how much time you’ve spent in the sun for the past week. New in 3.0 - check out the last 28 days widget for a beautiful grid view of your sun data. Sunrise and Sunset Times In the Sun Times view you can see times for Golden Hour, Astronomical Twilight, Nautical Twilight and the total available daylight for any day or any location, now including azimuth angle for even more accuracy! Use the sun path visualization to pinpoint the exact sun position with just a drag of your finger. Sun Compass Setup the perfect shot with the Sun Compass feature, letting you find the exact sun position and angle overlayed on a map! Check out precise shadow positions cast by accurate 3D building renderings. Or use it directly on your Apple Watch when you are out on the trails to plan the perfect sunset snap. Full Weather Forecast Get the full 7 day UV index forecast, or check it out hour by hour so you can always know the best time to catch some rays! In addition, get full temperature, conditions, precipitation and wind forecasts! View live & accurate precipitation radar to know how long you have to get outdoors. Discover the Power of Sunlight: If you are affected by SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) daylight Goals can help to boost your vitamin D intake by helping you reach your sun health goals. In the summer months Daylight Goals can help you ensure you aren’t getting too many rays and help to prevent sunburn. By getting morning sunlight you can get in tune with your natural circadian rhythm, which can certainly help to improve your sleeping habits. Secure and Private: We take your privacy seriously. All of your data is stored within the Apple Health app, where you have complete control over access. Your location data is completely optional and never leaves your device. Daylight Goals works best when paired with an Apple Watch running watchOS 10 or later to enable automatic Time In Daylight tracking! Time in Daylight is supported on Apple Watch Series 6 and later, Apple Watch SE second generation, and Apple Watch Ultra models. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://daylightgoals.com/#terms Privacy Policy: https://daylightgoals.com/#privacy

Screenshots

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer at 4.7 against Nutrient Tracker's 3.7. Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (85 vs 7). Nutrient Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (75% vs 62%). 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. Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Nutrient Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer has 85 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Nutrient Tracker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nutrient Tracker ships an update every 12 months, Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Nutrient Tracker versus Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNutrient TrackerDaylight Goals Sunlight Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)4.7 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings785 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB116 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMartspec LLCSwift Fox Software LLC

Customer experience

Nutrient Tracker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer

All ratings85 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

None

Nutrient Tracker

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Daylight Goals Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Daylight Goals Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Nutrient Tracker free?
Nutrient Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer free?
Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nutrient Tracker or Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer?
Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer is rated higher. Nutrient Tracker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer averages 4.7 from 85 ratings.
Do Nutrient Tracker or Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer have ads?
Neither Nutrient Tracker nor Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nutrient Tracker or Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer?
Nutrient Tracker ships an update every 12 months, and Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nutrient Tracker was updated on October 8, 2026 and Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer on October 13, 2026.

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