Comparison

Lumin vs PULSE8 CENTRE

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

Head to head
About

Lumin

This app facilitates communication and monitoring for families using a connected screen device. It helps combat social isolation by keeping users connected to loved ones and community. Manage calls, messages, calendars, and alerts to ensure well-being and provide support.

Highlights
  • One-touch calling
  • Image and text messaging
  • Family calendar
  • Photo album
  • Alert system
  • In-home monitoring
  • Smart device integration
Features
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Designed to keep families connected, this App is for use with a Lumin screen. You can see more and buy the Lumin Screen at www.mylumin.org Lumin is a communications and monitoring product that addresses social isolation and loneliness. It enriches people’s lives by keeping them connected and part of family and community. The Lumin Screen is an all-in-one next generation home phone, supporting one-touch calls, image and text messages, a family calendar and photo album, alert system, and more. The Lumin App provides simplified communication and alert management between you and the person with the Lumin Screen. It manages the set-up, communication and in-home monitoring. Once the Lumin App is set up on your smart phone, it is automatically connected to the person’s Lumin Screen account. This enables you to be part of wider support network for this person. Designed for families and Care Providers, Lumin is easy to use, efficient, cost-effective and can be tailored to the needs of consumers over time. It also connects to other in-home smart devices and wearable technology. Any triggers or alarms will automatically send alerts to supporters and is escalated for action. Lumin Screen combines the functions of many devices into one ‘easy touch screen’. There are five buttons on the screen: Phone—One touch calls to family, friends or anyone in their supporter network Messages—Receive and respond to voice and text messages Today—View any events, reminders, appointments scheduled today Photos—Enjoy seeing photos from family and friends Supporter Alert—Press to call for immediate help The Lumin App home page contains 6 functions: Alerts Messages Calendar Help & Support Settings Call What people are saying about the Lumin App: “We love the App, it really helps us support Dad and schedule his appointments.” “It has made looking after Mum much easier and safer for both me and my brother” “We definitely would have missed medications without the alerts” Help us make our Lumin Health App better! We are constantly working on new features and improvements to create a better experience. If you have any feedback on the current version, or suggestions for future releases, please email us at enquiries@mylumin.org More info: http://www.mylumin.org

About

PULSE8 CENTRE

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Download the Pulse8 Centre app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Register for a class, get added to a waitlist, purchase merch, supplements & other products, check your profile and membership status, keep up to date with the latest products and services, and more – all from your device. Welcome to the Best Place on Earth. Visit pulse8centre.com to learn more.

Screenshots

Lumin4 screens
PULSE8 CENTRE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lumin at every 6 weeks against PULSE8 CENTRE's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumin ships an update every 6 weeks, PULSE8 CENTRE every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Lumin versus PULSE8 CENTRE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuminPULSE8 CENTRE
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlocksGlobal Pty LtdPULSE8 CENTRE PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Lumin

No in-app purchases

None

PULSE8 CENTRE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumin free?
Lumin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PULSE8 CENTRE free?
PULSE8 CENTRE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lumin or PULSE8 CENTRE have ads?
Neither Lumin nor PULSE8 CENTRE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lumin or PULSE8 CENTRE?
Lumin ships an update every 6 weeks, and PULSE8 CENTRE every 12 months. Most recently, Lumin was updated on September 18, 2026 and PULSE8 CENTRE on September 17, 2026.

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