# LUMEN vs DirectLoader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DirectLoader at 50% against LUMEN's 0%. DirectLoader also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.0). LUMEN's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DirectLoader holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LUMEN's written reviews are positive against 50% of DirectLoader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | LUMEN | DirectLoader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-atv/id1332407087/reviews) | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directloader/id6449791353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [业城 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246813331) | [VOXX Electronics Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022024144) |

## What reviewers say

### LUMEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-atv/id1332407087)

Control RGBW colored lights wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust color, brightness, and flicker frequency, or create custom light effects. Group multiple lights for synchronized control.

**Highlights:** Wireless RGBW light control, Color adjustment, Brightness control, Flicker frequency regulation, DIY custom colors, Group control for multiple lights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DirectLoader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directloader/id6449791353)

This app allows authorized installers to wirelessly flash and program select remote start and security systems. It provides access to vehicle wiring databases, installation guides, and technical updates for DIRECTED by VOXX products.

**Highlights:** Wireless flashing for DS4/DS4+ modules, Wired/Wireless flashing for DBALL2, DB3, DS3/DS3+ modules, Wired/Wireless 'Bitwriter' programming, DirectWire vehicle wiring database access, Installation guides and technical news, SmartStart activation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LUMEN free?

LUMEN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DirectLoader free?

DirectLoader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LUMEN or DirectLoader?

DirectLoader is rated higher. LUMEN averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DirectLoader averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do LUMEN or DirectLoader have ads?

Neither LUMEN nor DirectLoader shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*