lumin&us® vs SMARTSTEP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
lumin&us®
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Welcome to lumin&us, the first play based, interactive App rooted in play therapy and Polyvagal Theory. Made for parents, carers, play therapists, counsellors, social workers, teachers to use with children, this App supports mental and emotional wellbeing through play based games and activities. Designed by parents and professionals, this App can: - improve and strengthen relationships and connections between adults and children - support good mental health - help you to understand the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours - help adults and children to feel more calm, content and comfortable - bring laughter and joy to family life - support relationship building for adoptive families ABOUT THE APP: Based on play therapy and the science of Dr Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, this resource has been created by social workers, play therapists and educators to support family life. It improves wellbeing and relationships by helping adults and children understand and identify the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We call our model 'The Lighthouse Model'. It was created as a way to continue supporting famillies during Covid lockdowns. Using this model, we find that children – and adults too – can make sense of how they are feeling which helps them to understand their behaviours and support regulation. Our model supports adults and children to find their way back to feeling safe through fun, interactive and engaging games and activities designed to improve relationships and support mental and emotional wellbeing. FEATURES: - Over 20 play based games and activities included to support children in each of the three states - Safe, Struggling and Drowning - 'Scan' feature helps adults and children identify and understand their current emotional state - Play based games and activities categorised in to Daytime Play, Out & About and Evening Play - Explanation of the benefits of each game or activity and list of resources needed - Supportive resources to help calm and comfort adults, parents/carers FEEDBACK: "This App has made a real difference. Before using the App, my son used to go straight to his room to play video games after school. Now he asks to play a game and we sit together, laugh and we end up talking about his day at school." Parent to 10 yr old and 8 yr old "The years go by so quick and there is always something to do around the house. This app has made us move playing together up the agenda. It has 100 per cent success rate. It always improves the atmosphere in the house and my son has never refused it." Parent to 7 yr old "We had used Beacon's paper-based resources which we loved, but they were difficult to use when we weren't at home. With the App I have the all the games in my pocket. It really helps calm my children (and me) when we're doing things like shopping or waiting in queues." Parent to 3 yr old and 6 yr old
SMARTSTEP
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SMARTSTEP connects patients and healthcare professionals through shared insight into real-world mobility, helping to improve rehabilitation outcomes and support data-driven care. Designed for use across prosthetics, orthotics, and rehabilitation pathways, SMARTSTEP enables the recording, tracking, and review of movement and activity data—providing a clearer picture of progress between clinic visits. Built for patients and professionals SMARTSTEP supports both sides of the rehabilitation journey: • Patients can easily record activity and rehabilitation sessions in daily life • Healthcare professionals can review performance, monitor progress, and gain meaningful insights into patient mobility Track movement in the real world SMARTSTEP captures real-world activity data, helping build a complete understanding of how patients move outside the clinic—revealing patterns, improvements, and areas needing support. Monitor progress and gait improvements Track changes in mobility over time, including walking patterns and daily activity levels. These insights support clinicians in assessing recovery and guiding care decisions. Record sessions anytime Patients can record sessions at home or on the move, optionally including video and feedback to provide additional context for clinical review. Support clinical review and investigation Healthcare professionals can review session data to: • Monitor performance of orthotic/prosthetic interventions • Investigate anomalies or potential issues • Assess rehabilitation progress and outcomes Stay engaged and motivated By visualising progress over time, SMARTSTEP helps patients stay engaged in their rehabilitation and better understand their improvement journey. Simple, secure, and connected • Easy to set up and use • Clear and accessible data insights • Secure handling of patient information • Works with compatible SMARTSTEP wearable systems Key Features • Record and track mobility and activity data • Monitor changes in gait and movement patterns • View progress over time with clear insights • Capture session data with optional video and feedback • Enable clinicians to review and assess performance remotely • Investigate potential issues or irregularities in movement data • Supports rehabilitation across prosthetics and orthotics SMARTSTEP 2.0.0 is not a medical device and is not intended for use as a medical device or as an accessory to a medical device. The app is provided for informational and monitoring purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It must not be used for diagnosis, treatment, or clinical decision-making. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical guidance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SMARTSTEP at 4 against lumin&us®'s 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | lumin&us® | SMARTSTEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beacon Services Resources CIC | Blatchford Products Ltd |
In-app purchases
lumin&us®
No in-app purchases
SMARTSTEP
No in-app purchases






