Comparison

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer vs Stamina

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

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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

Stamina

Features
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Stamina es tu asistente personal de energía y rendimiento para corredores recreativos: transforma los datos de Apple Health en recomendaciones inteligentes para saber cuándo entrenar fuerte, cuándo bajar el ritmo y cuándo descansar. ENERGÍA INTELIGENTE Descubre tu nivel de energía en tiempo real basado en tu calidad de sueño, variabilidad cardíaca y patrones de recuperación. Stamina calcula tu puntuación de energía diaria para que sepas exactamente cuándo estás en tu mejor momento. RIESGO DE SOBRECARGA EN TU ENTRENAMIENTO Compara tu carga de entrenamiento de esta semana contra tus últimas semanas y recibe una alerta clara cuando el aumento es demasiado rápido. Basado en el modelo ACWR (Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio) que usan los equipos de alto rendimiento, adaptado para corredores recreativos que entrenan solos. VENTANAS DE PRODUCTIVIDAD Identifica tus horas pico de rendimiento cognitivo basadas en tus ritmos circadianos naturales. La app detecta cuándo tu cortisol y dopamina están en niveles óptimos para trabajo complejo, creatividad o tareas estratégicas. GESTIÓN DE DEUDA DE SUEÑO Monitorea tu déficit de sueño acumulado y recibe estimaciones precisas de cuánto tiempo necesitas para recuperarte completamente. Stamina te ayuda a planificar tu descanso de manera efectiva. ANÁLISIS DE RECUPERACIÓN Tu Recovery Score combina frecuencia cardíaca en reposo, HRV y tendencias de estrés para evaluar qué tan preparado está tu cuerpo. Recibe recomendaciones personalizadas sobre si es buen día para entrenar intensamente o mejor descansar. PATRONES PERSONALES DE ENTRENAMIENTO Stamina analiza tu propio historial (no promedios poblacionales) para detectar patrones como en qué día de la semana rindes mejor, si tu volumen de carrera está mejorando tu frecuencia cardíaca en reposo, o si venís subiendo el volumen demasiado rápido. MÉTRICAS DE SALUD COMPLETAS Puntuación de energía del 0-100% Riesgo de sobrecarga y carga de entrenamiento semanal Deuda de sueño con tiempo estimado de recuperación HRV (SDNN) con análisis de estrés Frecuencia cardíaca en reposo y promedio Pasos, calorías y minutos de actividad RECOMENDACIONES PERSONALIZADAS Stamina no solo mide, también guía. Recibe consejos diarios sobre: Mejor momento para tareas que requieren concentración Cuándo hacer ejercicio intenso o moderado, y cuándo bajar la carga Cómo optimizar tu rutina de sueño Estrategias para mantener el balance entre estrés y recuperación INTEGRACIÓN CON APPLE HEALTH Stamina se sincroniza automáticamente con Apple Health para analizar tu sueño, entrenamientos, frecuencia cardíaca y variabilidad cardíaca. Toda tu información de salud en un solo lugar, transformada en insights accionables. DISEÑO SIN VUELTAS Tres tabs, sin menús escondidos: Today para tu energía del día, Training para tu carga y riesgo de sobrecarga, Body para sueño y recuperación. Stamina es perfecta para: Corredores recreativos que quieren entrenar más fuerte sin lesionarse Cualquier persona que entrena sola y no tiene un coach revisando su carga semanal Profesionales que además entrenan y quieren coordinar energía con rendimiento Toma decisiones más inteligentes sobre cuándo entrenar, trabajar y descansar. Descarga Stamina y descubre tu potencial completo. Nota: Stamina requiere Apple Health para funcionar. La app lee datos de sueño, frecuencia cardíaca, HRV, actividad física y entrenamientos de running para generar recomendaciones personalizadas. Todo el cálculo ocurre en tu iPhone — Stamina no tiene servidor ni cuentas.

Screenshots

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer4 screens
Stamina4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stamina at none against Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer's 6. Stamina also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). 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. Stamina asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Stamina every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer versus Stamina: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaylight Goals Sunlight TimerStamina
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (85 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings85 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSwift Fox Software LLCAlberto Bustillos

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
None

Stamina

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer free?
Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stamina free?
Stamina is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer or Stamina have ads?
Neither Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer nor Stamina shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer or Stamina?
Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stamina every 6 days. Most recently, Daylight Goals Sunlight Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stamina on October 28, 2026.

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