Comparison

Spark · vs Lucero

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

Head to head
About

Spark ·

Transform your wellness routine into a fun game with a unique 3D fitness experience. Learn new dance and fitness moves set to curated music, with new workouts released weekly. Earn rewards and improve your overall well-being through an engaging visual and auditory journey.

Highlights
  • 3D wellness experience
  • Dance and fitness discipline
  • Curated music beats
  • Weekly workout drops
  • Learn new moves daily
  • In-game rewards
  • HealthKit integration
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Meet Kanoa and discover the most unique 3D wellness experience! Turn your wellness into a game starting with Sparkletics, a new discipline mixing dance and fitness performed on curated beats. If the thought of breaking a sweat in pain breaks your spirit, Sparkletics is for you. The only goal is to have fun! Every Monday, the new workout of the week drops: - Learn a new move of the workout each day of the week - Perform the full workout on Sunday - Earn cool in-game rewards - And have fun taking care of yourself! *MOVE ANYWHERE* Do the sessions at home or outdoors. The only thing YOU need is your mind and motivation. The only thing WE want is you to vibe. *WHOEVER YOU ARE* Sparkletics is accessible to anyone, of any age who wants to move while having fun. We help anyone who wants to improve their overall wellbeing through a visual and auditive experience. If you’ve never done any sport, this is for you. If you are an athlete and look for new ways to move, this is also for you. There are no physical conditions required. The only goal is to let off steam. Haven’t you tried yet? Enter the universe now! It is only the beginning... This app uses HealthKit to track your steps and workout activity so you can follow your daily activity and reach your goals.

About

Lucero

This daily game helps children and teens aged 8-18 manage big feelings, anxiety, and stress. It offers quick, therapist-approved activities for emotional wellness and self-care, fostering better communication and calmer kids in just minutes a day.

Highlights
  • Daily games for anxiety and stress relief
  • Calming techniques for kids
  • Self-care and mood tracking
  • Family play mode
  • Habit tracking and rewards
  • Tools for emotional wellness
Features
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The Family Game That Makes Everyone Feel Better Join 21,000+ families who've discovered the daily game that helps with big feelings, anxiety, and stress—without feeling like therapy. Perfect for kids and teens ages 8-18. Perfect for Kids with Big Feelings: Games for fidgeters, thinkers, and anyone who needs stress relief fast. Daily activities for anxiety, calming techniques for kids, and self care games that actually work. Safe, Therapist-Approved, Screen-Positive: - Designed with therapists and real families - No ads, no pressure—just games that feel good - Ages 8-18 love it, parents trust it - Tools for anxiety relief and emotional wellness Most families see calmer kids and better communication in just 4 minutes a day. This isn't just another calm app—it's a daily game that helps everyone feel better. Try now and turn family time into your happiest daily routine. Why Families Love These Games: Quick self-care games and habit tracking activities for calming anxiety, boosting mood, and building confidence. Whether your child is 9, 12, or 16, Lucero offers daily challenges that help with stress relief and emotional wellness. Daily Games That Build Real Skills: - Handle homework stress without meltdowns - Make friends more easily - Get along better with siblings - Sleep better and feel more relaxed - Build calm and better self-talk - Manage big feelings in minutes Play Together or Solo: - 800+ sparks for anxiety relief and mood tracking - Spin the wheel when emotions run high - Family Crew mode to play the game together - Track your progress with daily habits - Earn rewards and celebrate wins Terms: https://lucerospeaks.com/website-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://lucerospeaks.com/app-privacy/ If you subscribe to Lucero Plus Priced at Yearly $44.99 & Monthly $4.99, you get a free 7 day trial after which you will be charged for the selected plan - Monthly Plan or Yearly Plan. Trial can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the subscription period starts. Subscription automatically renews annually until cancelled. Manage your subscriptions in your app store account settings.

Screenshots

Spark ·4 screens
Lucero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spark · at none against Lucero's 3. Spark · also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Lucero's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Lucero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Spark · asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spark · holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark · has 494 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Spark ·'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Lucero's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark · ships an update every 10 days, Lucero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spark · versus Lucero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark ·Lucero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (494 ratings) — better4.4 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings494 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuniZenyu Games, LLC

Customer experience

Spark ·

All ratings494 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Lucero

All ratings56 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Spark ·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 🐛 Sync/skip buttons too low on setup screen
  • 🐛 App freezes during account setup
  • 🐛 Glitchy interface

Requested features

3 requests
  • Preview of workout moves at the beginning
  • Improved app development and quality
  • Character customization (though not essential)

Lucero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spark ·

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lucero

Subscriptions3
  • Lucero Plus$4.991 Month
  • Lucero Plus - Holiday Deal$24.991 Year
  • Lucero Plus$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Spark · free?
Spark · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lucero free?
Lucero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spark · or Lucero?
Spark · is rated higher. Spark · averages 4.8 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while Lucero averages 4.4 from 57 ratings.
Do Spark · or Lucero have ads?
Lucero shows ads; Spark · does not.
Which is updated more often, Spark · or Lucero?
Spark · ships an update every 10 days, and Lucero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spark · was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lucero on November 3, 2026.

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