Comparison

Melanin Sun Ring vs Just Steps

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

Head to head
About

Melanin Sun Ring

Features
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Melanin Sun Ring is THE sunlight tracker built for your skin. Most health apps give everyone the same advice. But if you have higher melanin levels, your body may need more sunlight to produce Vitamin D — and generic guidance doesn’t always reflect that. Melanin Sun Ring was built to personalize sunlight tracking around you. Tell us your skin tone once, and we do the rest. Watch your Sun Ring fill up as you spend time outside. Your daily goal is calculated around your melanin level, your local UV index, temperature, and your location — so it’s never a random number. It’s yours. • A sunlight goal that’s actually personal Set your melanin level once. Every day your goal updates based on real UV conditions and weather where you are — not a one-size-fits-all recommendation. • The Sun Ring A beautiful progress ring that fills as you get outside. Sun exposure is tracked automatically through Apple Health and your outdoor activity — no logging, no manual entry, just go outside. • Know the best time to step out See today’s optimal sun window personalized to your skin tone. Stop guessing when to go outside — Melanin Sun Ring helps guide your sunlight exposure. • Your streak, your momentum Build a daily habit and watch your streak grow. Consistent sunlight exposure supports long-term wellness. • Live UV index and weather See today’s UV index, peak UV time, temperature highs and lows, and whether outdoor sunlight will be enough — or whether you should look at other sources. • Full history and yearly Sun Score Track your sunlight exposure over 7 days, 30 days, and the full year. See your best months and your lowest — and keep improving your sun habits. • Apple Watch companion Your Sun Ring, streak, UV index, and temperature right on your wrist. Check your sunlight progress anytime. Melanin Sun Ring is free to download. Premium unlocks live UV and weather data, your personalized sun window, history charts, yearly Sun Score, and full Apple Watch sync — all for a one-time $1.99. No subscription. No recurring charges. Requires Apple Health for outdoor activity and sunlight tracking. Premium features use location for live UV data. Melanin Sun Ring provides wellness estimates based on scientific research and is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider for guidance specific to your health needs.

About

Just Steps

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JustSteps — the simple step tracker without distractions JustSteps is the step tracker for people who want to move more — without the clutter of a bloated fitness app. Open the app, see your steps. That’s it. Focused on what matters JustSteps shows you exactly what counts: your steps today, the distance you’ve walked, and your progress toward your daily goal. No feeds, no challenges, no gimmicks — just the numbers that keep you on track. Reliable in the background Using your iPhone’s motion sensor and HealthKit, JustSteps tracks your steps throughout the day — even when the app is closed. Hit your goal? You’ll get notified instantly. Quiet, but effective Set your daily goal, choose your reminders — and let the app do the rest. JustSteps works in the background and only speaks up when it really matters. Your progress at a glance Track your steps month by month. With a clear 7-day overview, you can spot trends instantly. All data syncs with HealthKit and integrates seamlessly with Apple Health. Home & Lock Screen widgets Keep your progress visible — without opening the app. Choose from multiple widget sizes, including a circular gauge for quick updates.

Screenshots

Melanin Sun Ring4 screens
Just Steps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Steps at none against Melanin Sun Ring's 1. Melanin Sun Ring's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Melanin Sun Ring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Just Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Melanin Sun Ring versus Just Steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelanin Sun RingJust Steps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBereket SolomonBennet Freigang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Melanin Sun Ring

One-time1
  • Melanin Sun Ring Premium$1.99
None

Just Steps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Melanin Sun Ring free?
Melanin Sun Ring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just Steps free?
Just Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Melanin Sun Ring or Just Steps have ads?
Neither Melanin Sun Ring nor Just Steps shows ads.

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