Comparison

Hello Sun vs Vitamind

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Safe sun session timers
  • Vitamin D IU estimates
  • Log supplements and sun
  • Adaptive acclimation
  • Weekly progress tracking
  • UV forecast planning
  • Winter Mode support
Features
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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/

About

Vitamind

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hello Sun4 screens
Vitamind4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hello Sun versus Vitamind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHello SunVitamind
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKyle BrammerArild Andersen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hello Sun

Subscriptions2
  • Hello Sun Plus Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Hello Sun Plus Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Vitamind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hello Sun free?
Hello Sun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vitamind free?
Vitamind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hello Sun or Vitamind have ads?
Neither Hello Sun nor Vitamind shows ads.

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