Lumin vs Chaki Expedition Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Chaki Expedition Planner
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Chaki Expedition Planner is a comprehensive expedition planning app built for adventurers who venture into remote and challenging environments. Whether you're organizing a multi-week trek through the Brooks Range, a high-altitude expedition in Peru, or a river trip in the backcountry, Chaki consolidates your entire planning workflow into one place. ITINERARY PLANNING Build detailed day-by-day itineraries with elevation tracking and acclimatization visualization. Plan route segments, identify water sources, and map your journey with integrated MapKit support. GEAR MANAGEMENT Organize gear by category with weight tracking and pack status. Mark items as Critical, Suggested, Optional, or Contingent. Track total pack weight and ensure nothing gets left behind. TEAM COORDINATION Manage participants with group assignments, flight details, and contact information. Keep emergency contacts and local resource contacts organized and accessible. LOGISTICS Transport legs: flights, buses, boats, and overland segments Accommodation: hotels, campsites, huts, and lodging at waypoints Resupply points: post offices, local contacts, and services Permits and travel documents with deadline tracking Satellite communicator and tracking device details BUDGET TRACKING Track expenses across multiple currencies with real-time conversion. Categorize costs and view budget summaries to stay on track. SAFETY PLANNING Document risk assessments with hazard identification and mitigation strategies. Store insurance policy details and emergency evacuation plans. Reference historical climate data for route planning. PDF GUIDEBOOK EXPORT Generate comprehensive PDF guidebooks from your expedition data — perfect for sharing with team members, emergency contacts, or printing as a backup reference. CLOUDKIT SYNC All your expedition data syncs seamlessly across your iPhone and iPad via iCloud, so your plans are always up to date. CSV IMPORT Import gear lists, itineraries, and other data from spreadsheets to quickly populate your expedition plans. Chaki Expedition Planner is designed exclusively for pre-trip planning — helping you prepare thoroughly before you head into the field.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chaki Expedition Planner at none against Lumin's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Lumin | Chaki Expedition Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (933 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 933 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 288 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nitrolabs Limited | James Williams |
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
Chaki Expedition Planner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lumin
No in-app purchases
Chaki Expedition Planner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Chaki Expedition Planner free?
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