Comparison

Rays vs The Belly Button

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

Head to head
About

Rays

Automatically tracks your body's vitamin D synthesis from sun exposure. Get personalized recommendations for optimal timing and duration to maintain energy, mood, and skin health year-round without manual logging.

Highlights
  • Automatic vitamin D synthesis tracking
  • Personalized health intelligence
  • Smart sun exposure recommendations
  • Progress tracking and health insights
  • Apple Health integration
  • Minimal battery usage
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Never Worry About Vitamin D Again Over 1 billion people are vitamin D deficient, but knowing if you’re getting enough sun shouldn’t be complicated. Rays is the world’s first app that automatically tracks your vitamin D synthesis, so you can spend your time enjoying life. No manual logging, no thinking required. Why Vitamin D Matters Optimal vitamin D levels support natural energy, balanced mood, healthy sleep cycles, and radiant skin. With Rays’ precise tracking, you can maintain these benefits year-round without guesswork or overdoing it. Automatic Vitamin D Tracking Rays uses a first-of-its-kind outdoor detection system combining GPS precision patterns, sensor data, movement analysis, and personalized machine learning that adapts to your routines. With high accuracy and minimal battery usage, it works seamlessly in the background without any manual input. Personalized Health Intelligence Our algorithm analyzes your skin type (Fitzpatrick Scale I-VI), age, geographic location, supplement intake, and lifestyle factors. Based on Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines, we provide recommendations as precise as your doctor’s, but as convenient as checking the weather. Smart Recommendations Receive personalized guidance like “Get 18 minutes at 11 AM tomorrow” based on real-time UV index, cloud cover, solar positioning, and your personal synthesis rate. Our intelligent engine suggests optimal timing when UV will be 2-3x more efficient for vitamin D production. Advanced Progress Tracking Monitor your vitamin D synthesis with detailed weekly charts, streak tracking, and comprehensive health insights. Seamlessly syncs with Apple Health and automatically adjusts for seasonal variations while preventing excessive intake when combined with supplements. For Tanners & Sun Enthusiasts Already spending time in the sun for a tan? Put that exposure to work. Rays tracks your cumulative UV dose so you can optimize your color, avoid overexposure, and know exactly where you stand — all automatically. Rays is perfect for health-conscious individuals who want optimal vitamin D without the guesswork. Try Rays free for 7 days with full access to all features. Terms of Use: https://getrays.app/eula Privacy Policy: https://getrays.app/privacy Health Disclaimer: https://getrays.app/health-disclaimer

About

The Belly Button

This app simplifies labor alerts by allowing expectant mothers to instantly notify their care team, family, and friends with a single tap. It allows for customizable notification groups and delivery methods, ensuring timely communication during labor and beyond.

Highlights
  • One-tap labor alerts
  • Customizable notification groups
  • Multiple contact methods (push, SMS, email)
  • Milestone broadcasts
  • Newborn photo sharing
  • Distinct alert sound for urgent notifications
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The Belly Button is a simple, single-purpose tool for the one moment that needs one — the moment labor begins. When it's time, Mom taps the screen. A sheer curtain slides up, the belly is revealed, and one tap on the button sends a clear, instant alert to her whole circle: care team first, then close family, then everyone else — in the exact order she chose, with the exact timing she chose. WHO IT'S FOR • Moms-to-be who don't want to dig through a contact list while in labor • Care providers (OBGYNs, midwives, doulas) who need to know first, every time • Family and friends who want to be in the loop without pestering Mom HOW IT WORKS Set up your notification groups before labor begins. Pick who hears first — usually your care team — and how each contact prefers to be reached: push notification, SMS, or email. When labor starts, one tap dispatches them all in the order and pacing you set. Recipients confirm receipt with a single tap, so Mom always knows the message landed. GENTLE ON THE INSIDE, RELENTLESS WHEN IT COUNTS The Belly Button sends time-sensitive alerts with a distinct sound, built to break through Focus and Do Not Disturb so your care team sees them right away. Labor doesn't wait. BEYOND THE BIG DAY Send milestone broadcasts as your story unfolds — contractions starting, on the way to the hospital, baby is here. Add a real photo of your newborn when you're ready to share. The whole circle, all the way through. WHAT'S FREE AND WHAT'S PAID The Belly Button is free to download, and everyone you invite (your care team, family, and friends) joins and receives your alerts for free, always. To set up your circle and send labor alerts as the mom, a one-time purchase of $9.99 unlocks 12 months of access. It is a single charge, not a subscription, and does not auto-renew. Simple. Focused. Built for the moment that needs it.

Screenshots

Rays4 screens
The Belly Button3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Belly Button at 5.0 against Rays's 4.4. The Belly Button also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rays sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Belly Button sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Belly Button holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Rays's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Belly Button's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rays ships an update weekly, The Belly Button every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rays versus The Belly Button: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaysThe Belly Button
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRays Health Technologies LLCChemmo Holdings, LLC

Customer experience

Rays

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

The Belly Button

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rays

Subscriptions2
  • Rays - Auto Vitamin D Tracker7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Rays - Auto Vitamin D Tracker7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

The Belly Button

One-time1
  • 12 Months of Access$9.99

Questions

Is Rays free?
Rays is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Belly Button free?
The Belly Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rays or The Belly Button?
The Belly Button is rated higher. Rays averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while The Belly Button averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Rays or The Belly Button have ads?
Neither Rays nor The Belly Button shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rays or The Belly Button?
Rays ships an update weekly, and The Belly Button every 2 days. Most recently, Rays was updated on November 5, 2026 and The Belly Button on November 5, 2026.

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