Comparison

Arken Optics vs LuWu

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

Head to head
About

Arken Optics

This utility app connects to Arken Optics devices via WiFi, allowing real-time screen viewing, file management, and device function adjustments. It also offers video editing capabilities like cropping and slow-motion, alongside reticle calibration and software updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time device screen mirroring
  • View, download, and share device files
  • Device function menu settings
  • Reticle zero calibration
  • Online device software upgrades
  • Video editing (cropping, synthesis, slow-motion)
Features
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Arken Optics APP is a free mobile application, and can connect to all devices under the Arken Optics brand through WiFi. After the connection is successful, you can perform the following operations through the Arken Optics APP: 1. You can see the screen of the device synchronously in real time 2. You can view the video files of the device online, and you can download the device files to the mobile phone and share them to other platforms 3. You can set the device function menu 4. You can quickly perform reticle zero calibration on the APP 5. Online device software upgrades can be performed through the APP 6. Video editing functions can be performed on the APP: video cropping, video synthesis, video slow motion

About

LuWu

Features
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LuWu is a local-first file manager and encryption tool for iOS. Browse, filter, and preview everyday files, package sensitive items as LWEF encrypted files, or move them into a PIN-protected Vault. Key features: - File management: filter images, videos, PDFs, ZIP archives, LWEF packages, and more. - LWEF encryption: package selected files into standalone encrypted files with a file password, optional cover, and optional local master-password unlock. - Private Vault: protect important files with a 6-digit PIN. Vault contents stay hidden while closed. - Wi-Fi transfer: upload files from a computer browser to your iPhone on the same local network, without a cable. - Master password and iCloud backup: generate a strong master password and optionally back it up to iCloud for recovery. - Files app integration: import, open, and manage local documents through the iOS file system. LuWu has no account system and no ad tracking. File handling is centered on your device; iCloud is used only when you enable master password backup. Supported languages: English and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

Arken Optics4 screens
LuWu2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arken Optics at Free against LuWu's $1.99. Arken Optics also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.4). On update cadence, 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

Arken Optics is free to download; LuWu costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arken Optics ships an update every 3 weeks, LuWu every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arken Optics versus LuWu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArken OpticsLuWu
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB117 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHunan Pangu Optical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.万龙 唐

In-app purchases

None

Arken Optics

No in-app purchases

None

LuWu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arken Optics free?
Arken Optics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LuWu free?
LuWu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arken Optics or LuWu have ads?
Neither Arken Optics nor LuWu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arken Optics or LuWu?
Arken Optics ships an update every 3 weeks, and LuWu every 10 days. Most recently, Arken Optics was updated on November 3, 2026 and LuWu on November 5, 2026.

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