# Lumin vs DisplayNote App

The clearest difference is rating: Lumin at 4.5 against DisplayNote App's 2.1. Lumin also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (908 vs 21). DisplayNote App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Lumin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumin has 908 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Lumin's written reviews are positive against 50% of DisplayNote App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lumin ships an update every 9 days, DisplayNote App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumin | DisplayNote App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (908 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumin-view-edit-share-pdf/id1367372862/reviews)** | [2.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/displaynote-app/id1450159592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **908** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 268 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrolabs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367372861) | [DisplayNote Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/540711786) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumin-view-edit-share-pdf/id1367372862)

Edit, share, and collaborate on PDF documents in the cloud. This app offers a suite of tools for annotating, organizing, and signing PDFs, with seamless integration for cloud storage and real-time collaboration.

**Highlights:** Seamless document management, Cloud integration and auto-save, Versatile editing and annotation tools, Document organization and conversion, Pre-designed templates, Real-time collaboration, eSignatures and form filling, Scanning to PDF

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful annotation tools
- 🚀 Fast PDF rendering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Unreliable data sync
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy app experience

**Reported bugs**

- Lost work and unsaved changes
- Inability to open/access files
- Frequent login issues
- Compatibility problems on mobile

**Requested features**

- Offline mode support
- Split-screen functionality
- Improved highlight/annotation tools
- Better Google Drive integration


### DisplayNote App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/displaynote-app/id1450159592)

Wirelessly share your iOS device's screen or content to a room display. Follow and annotate presentations, or share files, videos, and links with others. Control video playback directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen sharing, Content sharing with attendees, Follow and annotate presentations, Video playback control, File sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumin free?

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

### Is DisplayNote App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lumin or DisplayNote App?

Lumin is rated higher. Lumin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 908 ratings, while DisplayNote App averages 2.1 from 21 ratings.

### Do Lumin or DisplayNote App have ads?

Lumin shows ads; DisplayNote App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lumin or DisplayNote App?

Lumin ships an update every 9 days, and DisplayNote App every 2 months. Most recently, Lumin was updated on September 29, 2026 and DisplayNote App on June 4, 2026.

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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.*