Comparison

Lumin vs Zoho Sheet

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

Head to head
About

Lumin

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
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Lumin for iOS allows you to edit and sync to your Google documents in seconds. Collaborate with colleagues in real-time with a diverse set of editing tools. Lumin auto-saves your changes and syncs them to all your devices. Connect your Google account and stay on top of your documents. You can effortlessly view and share files with anybody via email or shareable links. TRUSTED BY MILLIONS Join over 100 million Lumin users worldwide who use our app to edit, share, and collaborate in the cloud. From note-taking and project management to client onboarding and legal document review, Lumin empowers you across industries. KEY FEATURES - Seamless document management: Import from your favorite storage (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive), edit, and share PDFs effortlessly. - Cloud integration: Automatically save changes and sync across devices. - Versatile editing tools: Highlight, annotate, draw on PDFs and more. - Document organization: Organize, extract pages, merge files, convert to/from PDF,... - Pre-designed templates: Choose from various templates for various purposes and industries, such as real estate, education, job application, etc. - Collaboration: Share files and receive real-time notifications. - eSignatures: Sign and fill out forms with ease. - Scanning: Convert paper documents into portable PDFs. LUMIN IN THE REVIEWS “I use Lumin to mark up PDF drawings and send them to my subcontractors. In my role, time is of the essence. Lumin provides me with a tool to make collaboration and feedback easy.” – Construction site manager, US “We have been using Lumin for a little over two years, and it's been amazing. Using Lumin on-the-go and in-office allows us better turnaround time for our patients' care.” – Director of Services and Operations, US “It s very useful and handful for studying and I feel like they make good improvements with each upgrade. I use it for studying, it's cool that I can connect my university Google Drive to the Lumin account and I can edit, draw, write, highlight and add comments and they always get saved.” – Individual user “Too loud. You can open and edit texts from any device, everything is saved automatically, quickly. Access is very fast. The options for editing documents are diverse.” – Individual user Terms & conditions: https://www.luminpdf.com/terms-of-use/

About

Zoho Sheet

Create, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets from your iPad. Import files, scan data from images, and utilize AI-powered analysis and visualization tools. Seamlessly syncs with web versions for a unified experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Import Excel and CSV files
  • Scan data from pictures
  • Over 350 functions and formulas
  • 35+ chart types
  • AI-powered data analysis
  • Spreadsheet templates
Features
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Create a new spreadsheet or import an Excel file to work on, break down data with collaborators in real time, and share your spreadsheets with the free Zoho Sheet app for iPadOS. With this spreadsheet app on your iPad, you can: Import files from your device or cloud apps Bring in .csv, .tsv, and .xlsx files from your device and continue where you left off. You can also open, edit, and save spreadsheets from Dropbox and Box in Zoho Sheet or simply sync the changes back to your files stored in the cloud. Scan and insert data from pictures Save time on data entry with an effortless, two-step process. Scan data from printed materials or from images saved in your iPad Photos app. Preview and insert the data into your worksheets. Collaborate on your spreadsheets Track budgets, stocks, manage projects, create monthly reports, calendars, or generate charts for your next big presentation—all with the power of real-time collaboration. Add cell- or range-specific comments and use @mentions to tag collaborators for seamless teamwork. Export files Choose the optimal format for each spreadsheet and download them as Microsoft Excel (.xlsx, .xls), PDF or other supported file formats to access them offline, store hard copies, or share the finished results of your work. Analyze and visualize Crunch numbers with more than 350 functions and formulas and visualize your findings with more than 35 types of charts. Increase productivity with AI Get suggestions for analyzing your data and automatically generate charts and pivot tables instantly with Zia, our in-house artificial intelligence. Even better, use voice commands to ask Zia your data-related questions. Build spreadsheets faster with templates Solve your use cases quickly with our gallery of ready-made spreadsheet templates like inventory tracker, invoice, and more. Get a unified experience across devices Access and manage your spreadsheets with ease, whether you are on your iPad or using Zoho Sheet on the web. Your data is automatically synced every time you make a change, allowing you to switch between the two platforms whenever you want. Assure the privacy of your data Zoho prioritizes privacy because we know it's important to our users, especially in the productivity and collaboration app segment. We have never shared our users' information with anyone for advertising purposes, nor have we generated revenue by displaying ads from other sources. The Zoho advantage for businesses Zoho Sheet is part of the Zoho Office Suite, which also includes Writer, an online word processor, and Show, our online presentation software. This means when you sign up for Zoho Sheet, you'll get access to a full set of tools to manage your worksheets, presentations, and word documents in one place. It's even possible to integrate across apps to automatically add the latest data to the graphs in your upcoming presentation or report. Zoho's single sign-on account means you can easily access all the Zoho apps you need. Our ecosystem currently offers 55+ apps across business categories like sales, marketing, email and collaboration, finance, HR, and more. For more details visit: https://www.zoho.com/sheet/mobile.html If you have questions before you try the app or while using it, please write to us at ios-support@zohosheet.com.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zoho Sheet at none against Lumin's shown. Zoho Sheet also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 32%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Lumin's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (895 vs 102). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Lumin against 4.6 for Zoho Sheet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumin has 895 ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Lumin's written reviews are positive against 60% of Zoho Sheet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumin ships an update every 8 days, Zoho Sheet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lumin versus Zoho Sheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuminZoho Sheet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (895 ratings)4.6 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings895 — better102
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size343 MB387 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitrolabs LimitedZoho Corporation

Customer experience

Lumin

All ratings895 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative62.3%

Zoho Sheet

All ratings102 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

Lumin

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Zoho Sheet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lumin

No in-app purchases

None

Zoho Sheet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumin free?
Lumin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zoho Sheet free?
Zoho Sheet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lumin or Zoho Sheet?
Zoho Sheet is rated higher. Lumin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 895 ratings, while Zoho Sheet averages 4.6 from 102 ratings.
Do Lumin or Zoho Sheet have ads?
Lumin shows ads; Zoho Sheet does not.
Which is updated more often, Lumin or Zoho Sheet?
Lumin ships an update every 8 days, and Zoho Sheet every 2 months. Most recently, Lumin was updated on September 21, 2026 and Zoho Sheet on August 12, 2026.

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