Comparison

Luma View vs Blu Dot Tags

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Blu Dot Tags

Features
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Never lose what matters again. Blu Dot is a smart lost & found recovery platform that helps people who find your lost belongings quickly and securely contact you. Simply peel and stick a Blu Dot tag to the items you want to protect. If they're ever lost, anyone can scan the QR code with any smartphone to instantly notify you. No app is required to get started or recover your lost items. Blu Dot securely connects you with the finder of your lost item through private messaging, helping your belongings find their way home. Whether it's a backpack, school bag, lunch box, luggage, bike helmet, water bottle, sports equipment, keys, electronics, or other everyday valuables, Blu Dot makes recovering lost items simple, secure, and private. When your Blu Dot tag is scanned, you'll be instantly notified by SMS, email, or app notification based on your preferences. You'll also receive a secure link to privately message the finder. With Blu Dot Protection, your phone number, email address, and other personal contact information are never shared, allowing you to communicate safely and securely. Features Peel, stick, and protect your belongings in seconds No app required Instant notifications when your tag is scanned View the approximate location where your item was scanned (when available) Secure private messaging between owner and finder Blu Dot Protection keeps your phone number, email address, and personal information private Organize and manage all of your tagged belongings in your Gear Locker Update your contact information anytime without replacing your tags No batteries. No charging. No maintenance. Perfect for school backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, youth sports equipment, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, football and hockey gear, bike helmets, travel luggage, camp gear, electronics, keys, and everyday essentials. Whether you're heading to school, practice, summer camp, the airport, or the office, Blu Dot is a smart lost & found platform designed to help your belongings find their way home. Peel. Stick. Scan. Recover.

Screenshots

Luma View4 screens
Blu Dot Tags3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Luma View at 12.1 against Blu Dot Tags's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Luma View versus Blu Dot Tags: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuma ViewBlu Dot Tags
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWirepath Home Systems, LLCThe Big Catch Holdings LLC

In-app purchases

None

Luma View

No in-app purchases

None

Blu Dot Tags

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luma View free?
Luma View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blu Dot Tags free?
Blu Dot Tags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luma View or Blu Dot Tags have ads?
Neither Luma View nor Blu Dot Tags shows ads.

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