Comparison

AnyProgress vs Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer

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

Head to head
About

AnyProgress

Monitor specific activities with customizable progress trackers. Define objectives, timeframes, and visual styles. Integrate with your home screen or Apple Watch for easy access. Leverages Apple Health data for tracking.

Highlights
  • Customizable progress indicators
  • Goal setting
  • Time period definition
  • Appearance customization
  • Home screen widget
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Apple Health integration
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Track certain activities using customisable progress indicators. Set goals, time periods and appearance. Add widget to your Home Screen or use Apple Watch. The app relies on integration with Apple Health to consume the data you choose to share.

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

AnyProgress2 screens
Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer at 62% against AnyProgress's 0%. Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). AnyProgress's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. AnyProgress 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer has 85 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AnyProgress's written reviews are positive against 62% of Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyProgress ships an update every 5 months, Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AnyProgress versus Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyProgressDaylight Goals Sunlight Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.7 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings385 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitry LoktevSwift Fox Software LLC

Customer experience

AnyProgress

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

AnyProgress

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 AnyProgress free?
AnyProgress 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, AnyProgress or Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer?
Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer is rated higher. AnyProgress averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer averages 4.7 from 85 ratings.
Do AnyProgress or Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer have ads?
Neither AnyProgress nor Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnyProgress or Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer?
AnyProgress ships an update every 5 months, and Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, AnyProgress was updated on October 7, 2026 and Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer on October 12, 2026.

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