# Luma View vs Blu Dot Tags

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luma View | Blu Dot Tags |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wirepath Home Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/441873560) | [The Big Catch Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789285803) |

## What reviewers say

### Luma View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luma-view/id1611462989)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Huge improvement over old app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Event snooze function is a home run
- 🚀 Faster and more user-friendly
- 🌟 Waterfall view is great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on open/launch
- 🐛 Constantly crashing
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 App changes settings
- 🐛 Completely breaks and won't open

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on open
- App changes settings
- App breaks and won't open
- Issues with showing recordings or playback
- Misses footage

**Requested features**

- Distinguish between people, animal, car, package
- Facial recognition and saving
- Ability to search by name
- Search with a single word
- Add skip ahead function


### Blu Dot Tags

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blu-dot-tags/id6789285801)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*