# Lumenly vs nectar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nectar at 43% against Lumenly's 0%. nectar also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (136 vs 5). Lumenly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. nectar sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Lumenly asks for nothing beyond the download.

nectar holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nectar has 136 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lumenly's written reviews are positive against 43% of nectar's.

Lumenly ships an update every 6 weeks, nectar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumenly | nectar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumenly/id1659546863/reviews) | **[4.0 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nectar-dating-and-compatibility/id6476018063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **136** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lumenly Lamps, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659546865) | [Jubilee Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725584077) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumenly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumenly/id1659546863)

This app connects to a specific smart lamp, allowing users to customize its colors and send messages. It facilitates lamp setup and management through a user profile. Support is available via email for any connection issues.

**Highlights:** Connect and customize smart lamps, Change lamp colors, Send messages via lamp, Create user profiles, Add and manage multiple lamps, Lamp setup assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### nectar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nectar-dating-and-compatibility/id6476018063)

This app helps you find meaningful connections by understanding your dating style and relationship goals. It uses quizzes to match you with compatible individuals and provides detailed compatibility reports for each match. Designed for those seeking more than superficial interactions, it aims to save you time and lead to genuine relationships.

**Highlights:** Relationship readiness quiz, Loveprint dating style quiz, 16 unique loveprint styles, Compatibility reports, Match score and red flags, Let's meet button for offline dates, Username search for offline matches

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| nectar all in | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| nectar all in | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| nectar unlocked 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| nectar all in | $14.99 | per month |
| nectar all in 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| nectar all in | $29.99 | per month |
| nectar all in 3 month | $53.99 | per 3 months |
| nectar all in | $89.99 | per year |
| nectar all in 6 month | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| nectar all in | $99.99 | per year |
| nectar all in | $119.99 | per year |
| 1 super like | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3 boosts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 super likes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 boosts | $14.99 | one-time |
| 15 super likes | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting concept
- 👍 Helpful for self-reflection
- 💡 Ability to connect with friends
- 🤝 Promotes relationship understanding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Inconsistent and unreliable results
- 🤔 Misleading or inaccurate compatibility scores
- 📵 Limited functionality after initial quizzes

**Reported bugs**

- Login and verification issues
- Quizzes freezing or not saving progress
- Compatibility results not matching actual responses
- Account resets and lost progress

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates and new quizzes
- Improved question quality and specificity
- Differentiation between romantic and platonic relationships
- Ability to connect with new people beyond existing contacts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumenly free?

Lumenly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is nectar free?

nectar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lumenly or nectar?

nectar is rated higher. Lumenly averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while nectar averages 4.0 from 136 ratings.

### Do Lumenly or nectar have ads?

nectar shows ads; Lumenly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lumenly or nectar?

Lumenly ships an update every 6 weeks, and nectar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lumenly was updated on October 24, 2026 and nectar on October 27, 2026.

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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.*