HikesOnBikes vs Lux Therapy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HikesOnBikes
Discover over 28,000 miles of trails across the U.S. with this trail finder app. Search by state and city to find detailed ride information and encourage outdoor exploration.
- Extensive US trail catalog
- 28,000+ miles of trails
- Search by state and city
- Detailed ride information
- Encourages trail use
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Hikes On Bikes is a trail finder app, with a catalogue of trails in the U.S.spanning a collective 28,000 miles across the country. Through an extensive search by state and city Hikes On Bikes offers trails and ride information for encouraging trail use in the United States,
Lux Therapy
This app measures ambient light levels to help optimize your exposure for better mood, sleep, and potential Vitamin D synthesis. Set custom light exposure goals and receive reminders to help you achieve them.
- Measures ambient light in lux-minutes
- Estimates Vitamin D synthesis
- Customizable light exposure goals
- Reminders for light exposure goals
- User-friendly interface
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Lux Therapy App is a simple light measurement app designed to help optimize your exposure to natural and artificial light for enhanced well-being. The app measures ambient light levels in lux-minutes for potential mood enhancement, circadian rhythm regulation, and overall health. Additionally, Lux Therapy estimates your potential Vitamin D synthesis based on light exposure in your current environment. This app is designed as a simple light calculator to estimate the amount of light exposure you are getting in your current environment as that environment changes throughout the day. Manually set to full sun, daylight, dim room, cloudy day, office, late night, etc. Helpful to pinpoint and estimate light exposure goals. The app empowers users to harness the power of light for improved energy, focus, and wellness. Key Features: Lux (Light Exposure) Measurement: Accurately measures ambient light intensity in real-time using your device's light sensor. Lux (Light Exposure) Calculator: Measures the amount of light you are receiving throughout the day in different environments. Lux (Light Exposure) Goals: Set a customizable light exposure goal and use the light exposure tabs to estimate if you are getting enough light in your environment daily. Notifications to remind you to hit your customizable light exposure goal. Vitamin D Estimation: Calculates potential Vitamin D production based on light exposure, skin type, current location, and cloud cover. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design with customizable settings for all users. Ideal For: Individuals seeking to improve mood, regulate sleep, or boost Vitamin D levels through optimized light exposure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HikesOnBikes at 5.0 against Lux Therapy's 3.5. HikesOnBikes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HikesOnBikes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | HikesOnBikes | Lux Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Randolph W Duerr | Aeralas |
Customer experience
HikesOnBikes
Lux Therapy
In-app purchases
HikesOnBikes
No in-app purchases
Lux Therapy
No in-app purchases









