Luminos vs Covered Bridge Guide 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Luminos
This astronomy companion app, after 12 years of updates, is being retired. A more advanced version, Luminos Pro, is available with new features and ongoing support. This version remains accessible for existing users.
- Astronomy software
- 12 years of updates
- Retired version
- Advanced version available (Luminos Pro)
- Continued support for existing customers
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Thank you for being a part of my journey with Luminos! As I strive to bring you the best in astronomical software, I want to let you know that, after 12 years of updates, this version of Luminos will be retired in 2023. But there's exciting news: I've developed Luminos Pro, an advanced version that offers even more amazing features and updates. To continue providing support and updates to my existing customers, this version will stay available in the App Store for now. I invite you to explore my latest features and designs in Luminos Pro and join me on this continuing adventure. See you in the stars! Clear skies, - John
Covered Bridge Guide 2
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The World Guide App contains a database of all authentic covered bridges recognized by the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges. Data includes the bridge name, its "World Guide Number", construction date and specifics, location, and for many of the bridges one or more photos. Some of the many features: Map Clustering, Tagged Locations, Lost Bridges identified with yellow badge, Private Bridges identified with red badge, Driving directions to private bridges show caution message, User Photos, Bridge Reports, Visit Reports. Some features require NSPCB membership, but all basic information about the bridges is included for everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Covered Bridge Guide 2 at Free against Luminos's $19.99. Luminos's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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
Covered Bridge Guide 2 is free to download; Luminos costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Luminos ships an update every 2 weeks, Covered Bridge Guide 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luminos | Covered Bridge Guide 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 930 MB | 366 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wobbleworks LLC | National Society For Preservation of Covered Bridges Inc |
Bugs and requests
Luminos
Reported bugs
4 issues- Motion tracking and compass not working properly
- Saved telescope settings erased after updates
- Slow response times and location detection issues
- Inconsistent behavior when tapping on objects
Requested features
8 requests- Add historical constellations
- Integrate national borders when searching
- Include exoplanets information
- Improve motion tracking and orientation
- Add observation forecast based on weather conditions
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- Provide automatic sky rotation to match the real-time view
- Enhance moon surface details and shadows
- Add ability to center on objects while in orbit mode
Covered Bridge Guide 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Luminos
No in-app purchases
Covered Bridge Guide 2
No in-app purchases
