Hello Sun vs Vitamind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hello Sun
Track vitamin D intake from sunlight and supplements with safe, burn-aware timers. Offers personalized estimates and weekly progress tracking, adapting to your skin and location for optimal sun exposure.
- Safe sun session timers
- Vitamin D IU estimates
- Log supplements and sun
- Adaptive acclimation
- Weekly progress tracking
- UV forecast planning
- Winter Mode support
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Hello Sun helps you track vitamin D from sunlight and supplements — with burn-aware timers that keep your skin safe. Built around a weekly rhythm (not daily perfection), Hello Sun makes it easy to stay consistent in real life. KEY FEATURES • Safe sun sessions: reliable timer, burn countdown, and clear warnings • Vitamin D estimates: live IU estimates during sessions + daily totals • Sun + supplements in one place: log supplements and see combined progress • Adaptive acclimation: learns from your history to fine-tune burn time for you • Weekly progress: rolling 7-day status, insights, and trends • Smart planning: UV forecasts + best windows based on your skin and location • Edit anything: adjust sessions and supplements for any day • Winter Mode: supports low-UV seasons and locations • Privacy-first: no ads and no selling data HELLO SUN PLUS Unlock extended planning, unlimited history, deeper insights, year views, and themes. Important: Hello Sun provides estimates, not medical advice. Always protect your skin and consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance. For our Terms of Use (EULA), visit: https://termsofservice.hellosuntracker.com For our Privacy Policy, visit : https://privacy.hellosuntracker.com/
Vitamind
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The sun is nature's best source of energy. But how much sun do you need to get enough Vitamin D, and when is it actually strong enough? Vitamind takes the guesswork out of it. We help you find the perfect time window to get your daily dose of sun – safely, naturally, and personalized for you. How it works: The sun needs to be at a certain angle above the horizon for your skin to produce Vitamin D. By combining your location, real-time weather data (including UV index and cloud cover), and your skin type, the app calculates exactly when you should head outside. Key Features: Smart alerts: Get a push notification the moment the sun is strong enough (when the "Vitamin D window" opens). Personalized: Calculates the time you need based on your specific skin type (I-VI). Practical estimates: See how many minutes you need outdoors, whether you're wearing "T-shirt and shorts" or just exposing your face and hands. Visual dashboard: Track the sun's path and plan your day with our simple, easy-to-read Vitamin D graph. Disclaimer: This app provides general estimates based on algorithms and weather data, and is not intended as medical advice. Everyone's skin reacts differently. Use at your own risk and always avoid sunburn.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vitamind at none against Hello Sun's 2. Vitamind also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Hello Sun's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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. Hello Sun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Vitamind asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hello Sun | Vitamind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kyle Brammer | Arild Andersen |
In-app purchases
Hello Sun
- Hello Sun Plus Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Hello Sun Plus Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
Vitamind
No in-app purchases









