Comparison

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer vs Guided Meditation++

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

Head to head
About

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer

Track your daily sunlight exposure and vitamin D absorption. Get sunrise and sunset notifications, golden hour countdowns, and detailed sun charts. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit for automatic tracking.

Highlights
  • Automatic sunlight exposure tracking
  • Vitamin-D absorption estimates
  • Sunrise, sunset, and golden hour notifications
  • Sun exposure charts
  • Apple Watch and HealthKit integration
  • Sun compass and sun path visualization
  • Weather forecasts and precipitation radar
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

About

Guided Meditation++

Discover inner peace and improve your well-being with a vast library of guided meditations, calming music, and mindfulness tools. Reduce stress, enhance focus, and achieve deeper sleep anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • 200+ guided meditations
  • Sleep stories and music
  • Breathing exercises
  • Mindfulness tools
  • Mood tracking and journaling
  • Offline mode
  • Meditations for kids
Features
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Find inner peace, sleep better, and feel happier. Anytime, anywhere. Relax with 200+ guided meditations, calming music, breathing exercises, mindfulness tools and sound journeys to reduce stress, improve focus, and deepen your sleep. WHY DOWNLOAD GUIDED MEDITATION & SLEEP - 200+ meditations for stress relief, anxiety, happiness, sleep & more - Sleep stories to drift off with ease - Sleep music and white noise to fall asleep faster - Focus music tracks with binaural beats for better productivity - Breathing exercises to boost your energy or calm in minutes - Yoga Nidra & body scan meditations for deep rest - Daily inspiration for personal growth - Mood check-in & journaling to track your journey - Mindfulness tools to feel grounded and present - You will be guided by experienced teachers like Michael Pilarczyk WHAT TO EXPECT - 200+ meditations (from 3 to 45 minutes) - Lots of music - Breathing exercises, affirmations & visualizations - Meditations for kids (age 3+) - Offline mode + Apple Health sync - All types of collections meeting all your meditation needs LOTS OF MUSIC - 300+ music tracks to boost sleep, focus, energy and relaxation - White noise, sounds healing, handpan - Solfeggio, binaural & bilateral tracks - Nature sounds - Lullabies for your little one PREMIUM ACCESS - Try all meditations, music and features with a premium subscription: - $56.99 per year — includes full access to all content The legal stuff - Have questions or feedback? Contact us at service@guided-meditation.app - Privacy: https://meditationmoments.com/privacy-policy - Terms: https://meditationmoments.com/terms

Screenshots

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer4 screens
Guided Meditation++4 screens

Verdict

The call

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer and Guided Meditation++ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Guided Meditation++'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer's. Guided Meditation++ also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and Guided Meditation++ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer against 4.8 for Guided Meditation++. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 122 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Guided Meditation++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer versus Guided Meditation++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaylight Goals Sunlight TimerGuided Meditation++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (85 ratings)4.8 (122 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB890 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwift Fox Software LLCMeditation Moments B.V.

Customer experience

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer

All ratings85 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

Guided Meditation++

All ratings120 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

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
1 purchases

Guided Meditation++

Subscriptions1
  • Premium1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer free?
Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guided Meditation++ free?
Guided Meditation++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer or Guided Meditation++?
Guided Meditation++ is rated higher. Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Guided Meditation++ averages 4.8 from 122 ratings.
Do Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer or Guided Meditation++ have ads?
Neither Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer nor Guided Meditation++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer or Guided Meditation++?
Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Guided Meditation++ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Guided Meditation++ on October 24, 2026.

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