# Lumo vs Random Filter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lumo at 100% against Random Filter's 49%. Lumo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Random Filter's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 7). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Filter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.59 per 7 days. Lumo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lumo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Filter has 4.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lumo's written reviews are positive against 49% of Random Filter's.

Lumo ships an update every 2 weeks, Random Filter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumo | Random Filter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumo-guided-drawing/id1507455517/reviews)** | [4.2 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-filter-lovely-tap/id6741785250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JWeg Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320946373) | [VOLIO VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686372170) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumo-guided-drawing/id1507455517)

This app lets you trace glowing lines on real paper attached to your iPad to create drawings. Bring stories to life by using a regular pencil or pen to follow the guided path. It's a unique way to combine digital guidance with traditional art.

**Highlights:** Trace glowing lines, Use real paper and pen, Audio story integration, Guided drawing experience, Supports standard pencils/pens

**In-app purchases:** none


### Random Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-filter-lovely-tap/id6741785250)

Discover a variety of entertaining and stylish filters to transform your look, predict your future, and get outfit inspiration. With just one tap, you can explore trendy aesthetics, try fun challenges, and create shareable content for social media.

**Highlights:** Future Life Filter, Valentine's Outfit Filter, Clean Girl Aesthetic Filter, Random Outfit Challenge, Instant filter transformation, Shareable content creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Random Filter Premium | $3.59 | per 7 days |
| Free trial week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Random Filter Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Random Filter Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Random Filter Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Random Filter Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly random filter premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and cool app
- 🎨 Lots of filters
- 💡 Gives TikTok-like experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Not enough filters
- 💰 Requires payment
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App won't download
- Microphone not working

**Requested features**

- More filters
- Improved microphone support
- Reduced ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumo free?

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

### Is Random Filter free?

Random Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lumo or Random Filter?

Lumo is rated higher. Lumo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Random Filter averages 4.2 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Lumo or Random Filter have ads?

Random Filter shows ads; Lumo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lumo or Random Filter?

Lumo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Random Filter fortnightly. Most recently, Lumo was updated on November 3, 2026 and Random Filter on November 5, 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.*