Luma View vs BrightVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Luma View
Monitor your security cameras remotely with live HD video streaming, event playback, and recording capabilities. Features include smart event search with object filtering, customizable grid views, and audio support. Manage multiple devices and access your footage anytime, anywhere from your tablet or mobile.
- HD live viewing (single/split screen)
- Synchronized playback (up to 16 channels)
- Smart Event Search (human/vehicle filtering)
- Push notifications for events
- Customizable grid views
- Snapshot and video recording
- Two-way audio support
Read full descriptionHide full description
The all new Luma View app offers powerful features at your fingertips, allows you check on what matters – anytime, anywhere. Watch live video, user-friendly event search, playback, and save recordings, or take a snapshot all from your tablet or mobile device. • Enjoy HD live viewing of a single or split screen (4, 9, or 16 channels simultaneously) in both portrait and landscape modes with convenient pinch to zoom • Synchronize playback up to 16 channels • User-friendly Smart Event Search with human and vehicle filtering • Push message offer quick overview of latest events • Auto switch between high or standard resolution depending on your remote connection • Customize your grid views for multi-device management – Drag and drop cameras where you’d like them, even across multiple DVRs/NVRs • Easily scan timeline and playback to find recordings and events • Instantly capture snapshots or record videos with a tap of your finger • Add snapshots and video to your photo library for safe keeping or to share with family, friends, or colleagues • Listen or speak to whoever is on the other end (Audio support varies by camera model) • Remotely control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras
BrightVault
This app manages a luxury residential energy storage system. It offers custom, modular solutions for smart homes, integrating with leading home automation systems for endless energy automation possibilities.
- Luxury residential energy storage
- Custom modular system
- Home automation integration
- Energy automation possibilities
- Smart home management
Read full descriptionHide full description
The BrightVault Energy Storage System is the first energy storage system designed for the Luxury Residential market. A custom, modular, energy storage system is the only sensible solution for a custom home. With the ability to integrate with the leading home automation systems already in the home, the energy automation possibilities are endless.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BrightVault at every 5 weeks against Luma View's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Luma View ships an update every 8 months, BrightVault every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luma View | BrightVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wirepath Home Systems, LLC | BrightVault, LLC |
Customer experience
Luma View
BrightVault
In-app purchases
Luma View
No in-app purchases
BrightVault
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Luma View free?
Is BrightVault free?
Do Luma View or BrightVault have ads?
Which is updated more often, Luma View or BrightVault?
Other comparisons















