Comparison

Locàite vs Lumiio

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

Head to head
About

Locàite

Features
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Locàite is the companion app for our Locaite.me range of Personal GPS tracker, SOS and fall alarm pendants. Together, they give you peace of mind and extra reassurance that your loved ones are safe and well, without taking away their precious independence. Simple by design, Locaite is perfect even for the least tech-savvy of us to master in minutes. Locaite is wholly owned, developed and managed in the UK by Càite Ltd.

About

Lumiio

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Lumiio is the smart, secure solution designed to protect vulnerable individuals by storing their essential personal information on NFC-enabled, wearable IDs. Available in a variety of comfortable formats from wristwatch style wristbands to hangtags for coats or bags, Lumiio ensures that help is always just a tap and hold away. Download the free Lumiio app to upload and store the essential information directly onto your Lumiio product. Using the app you can input the vulnerable individual's name, two emergency contacts, and personal details like medical conditions or allergies. In an emergency, a quick tap and hold with any modern smartphone provides instant, secure access to a vulnerable individual's essential information - helping first responders act quickly and accurately when it matters most. Information at Your Fingertips Designed for simplicity, vital details are easily accessible to anyone who needs them. Fully GDPR-compliant Always With You, Always Visible Wear it 24/7 or attach it to your coat or bag. Lumiio ensures you're always identifiable, giving peace of mind to your loved ones. Alert Automatic Messaging (optional) Enhance Lumiio with an Alert Subscription, unlocking extra options for automatic text Alerts. With an Alert subscription you can choose up to two emergency contacts you'd like to receive text Alerts when your tags are scanned. End User Licence Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Locàite4 screens
Lumiio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Locàite at none against Lumiio's 1. Locàite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Lumiio's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. Lumiio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.95 per month. Locàite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locàite ships an update every 4 months, Lumiio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Locàite versus Lumiio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocàiteLumiio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCàite LtdTabDesk Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Locàite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lumiio

Subscriptions1
  • Lumiio SMS Alerts$3.951 Month

Questions

Is Locàite free?
Locàite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lumiio free?
Lumiio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Locàite or Lumiio have ads?
Neither Locàite nor Lumiio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locàite or Lumiio?
Locàite ships an update every 4 months, and Lumiio fortnightly. Most recently, Locàite was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lumiio on November 8, 2026.

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