Comparison

Allume vs Moku

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

Head to head
About

Allume

This app provides a digital canvas for organizing thoughts and ideas. It allows users to create nested boards, link content, and combine various media types like text, images, and PDFs. Collaborate with others in real-time on shared workspaces.

Highlights
  • Nested boards for deep ideation
  • Linked cards for referencing
  • Remixing content from PDFs and images
  • Unified canvas for text, ink, and files
  • Real-time collaboration with shared workspaces
  • PDF annotation and export
Features
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Allume (formerly Muse) is a canvas for thinking that helps you get clarity on things that matter. Think in private or collaborate with others. BEYOND WHITEBOARDS with nested boards Each Muse board is like a whiteboard that can hold even more whiteboards. Your boards grow organically over time as you develop an idea. Stay in the ideation flow, worry about organizing later. REFERENCE & REMIX with linked cards & excerpts Linked cards let you reference boards from multiple places. And excerpts let you remix parts of PDFs and images without losing the context of the source. Grow your Muse into a space of interconnected whiteboards. ONE CANVAS FOR ANYTHING with ink + text + cards Developing an idea starts with collecting inspiration and stray thoughts. Muse lets you put everything on a single canvas: writing, scribbles, notes, images, videos, PDFs, web links, and any other files. Lay out all the raw materials, then connect the dots with ease. COLLABORATION with shared workspaces Add collaborators to a Muse workspace to plan and strategize together. They'll feel right at home with live cursors, comments, following, and templates. AND PLENTY MORE → Search and quick-jump to boards → Read and annotate PDFs → Create connections between cards → Export boards as PDFs or PNGs → Local-first data with instant sync LEARN MORE Website: https://allume.com/ Community: https://allume.com/community Contact us: hello@allume.com Terms of service: https://allume.com/terms

About

Moku

This platform provides professional-grade scientific and engineering instruments on an iPad. It offers 16 versatile tools, including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, with advanced customization options. Seamlessly control experiments, stream data, and share findings wirelessly.

Highlights
  • 16 professional-grade instruments
  • Customizable test setups
  • Wireless iPad control
  • Real-time data streaming
  • Cloud and email data sharing
  • Demo mode with simulated signals
Features
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Moku is a revolutionary all-in-one test and measurement platform for professional scientists and engineers, with 16 professional-grade instruments: • Oscilloscope • Spectrum Analyzer • Gigabit Streamer • Waveform Generator • Phasemeter • Data Logger • Lock-in Amplifier • PID Controller • FIR Filter Builder • Frequency Response Analyzer • Arbitrary Waveform Generator • Digital Filter Box • Laser Lock Box • Logic Analyzer / Pattern Generator • Time & Frequency Analyzer • Neural Network plus the ability to create your own customized test setup with Multi-Instrument Mode and GenInst Studio or Moku Compile. With high-speed analog inputs and outputs combined with reconfigurable FPGA hardware, the digital signal-processing capabilities are virtually limitless. The Moku app for iPad communicates wirelessly with your device and is mission control for all of your Moku instruments. Each instrument features an intuitive multi-touch user interface, thoughtfully designed and meticulously optimized for iPad. Stream data and control your experiment in real time as you move around the lab. Connect to Dropbox, iCloud or email to instantly save your data and share your breakthroughs with colleagues or friends. Try out the app in demo mode to interact with simulated signals and experience the innovative iPad interface. For more information visit www.liquidinstruments.com.

Screenshots

Allume3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moku at none against Allume's 4. Moku also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Allume's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (332 vs 6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Allume sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Moku asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Allume has 332 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Allume's written reviews are positive against 50% of Moku's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Allume ships an update every 2 weeks, Moku every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Allume versus Moku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllumeMoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (332 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings332 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB2.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMilestone Made, LLCLiquid Instruments

Customer experience

Allume

All ratings332 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative25.5%

Moku

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Allume

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Eraser size issues
  • Undo history reset when navigating between boards
  • Crashes when erasing large areas
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • iPhone app not usable without iPad or Mac
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  • Freezing and performance issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • More pen color and workspace options
  • Zoom in/out within a board
  • Search functionality
  • Checklists
  • Support for pen tablets on Mac
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  • Straight line drawing with arrowheads
  • Monthly payment plan

Moku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Allume

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited membership, monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro membership, monthly$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited membership, yearly$99.991 Year
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  • Pro membership, yearly$99.991 Year
None

Moku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Allume free?
Allume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moku free?
Moku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Allume or Moku?
Moku is rated higher. Allume averages 4.6 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Moku averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Allume or Moku have ads?
Neither Allume nor Moku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Allume or Moku?
Allume ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moku every 2 months. Most recently, Allume was updated on September 24, 2026 and Moku on August 8, 2026.

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