Artyc vs Luminosys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Artyc
This app allows users to connect to cold chain shippers via Bluetooth. It provides precise control over shipment temperature and logging parameters for enhanced monitoring.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Precise temperature control
- Shipment parameter logging
- Cold chain monitoring
- Companion app functionality
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Companion app for Artyc's cold chain shippers. Connect via Bluetooth and precisely control your shipment temperature and logging parameters
Luminosys
Accurately measure ambient light levels in Lux or Foot Candles using your phone's camera. This tool is ideal for photography, comparing light sources, or indoor gardening. It's designed for ease of use and provides precise readings.
- Measures light in Lux
- Measures light in Foot Candles (FC)
- Uses phone camera for accuracy
- Easy to use interface
- Suitable for photography
- Useful for indoor gardening
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Luminosys allows you to accurately measure the ambient light level in Lux or Foot Candles (FC). To do this, Luminosys uses your phone's camera in conjunction with a piece of paper to accurately measure the light level. It is very easy to use and is a great app for those looking for accurate light measurements for photography, comparing light sources, or indoor gardening.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Artyc at 5.0 against Luminosys's 4.4. Artyc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months). Luminosys's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, 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.
Artyc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.
Artyc ships an update every 3 weeks, Luminosys every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Artyc | Luminosys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artyc PBC | Melissa Zwick |
Customer experience
Artyc
Luminosys
In-app purchases
Artyc
No in-app purchases
Luminosys
No in-app purchases
