Comparison

Luminos Map vs FingerSpan

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

Head to head
About

Luminos Map

This app provides precise global data on sun and moon positions, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times. It features an interactive map and time-chart for easy visualization of celestial paths and seasonal shifts, with offline calculations for current location.

Highlights
  • Real-time Sun/Moon data
  • Sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset times
  • Celestial path visualization
  • Global location search
  • Twilight data
  • Moon phase information
Features
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Enhance your outdoor adventures with Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool. Curious about Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, and Moonset times? This app has you covered. Discover precise Sun and Moon positions, plus upcoming twilight, anywhere globally. Its stunning time-chart and interactive map make rich data accessible and intuitive. Explore how sunrise/sunset times shift across seasons with customizable dates. Access real-time Sun/Moon info for any worldwide location, beyond just your current spot. Play with the map feature—tap ‘Map’ to navigate globally for detailed celestial data. Data updates automatically; switch to chart view for location specifics and refresh. Time zones adjust seamlessly to your chosen location, ensuring accuracy. Features of Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool: - Real-time Sun/Moon, sunrise/sunset, and moonrise/moonset data - Rise/set locations for Sun/Moon on any day - Exact Sun/Moon paths at specific times - Landscape capture tips (e.g., sunset, milky way) - Altitude and azimuth details - Solstice and equinox dates for any year - Moon phase info (name/days) - New and full moon dates - Twilight data (official, civil, nautical, astronomical) - Select locations via search or manual latitude/longitude input; adjust date/time/zone as needed. - Apple Watch users enjoy automatic location detection. Note: Calculations are offline, but internet is required for updates and searches. Offline mode supports current location data with location services on. Terms of use: https://mapnitude.com/terms-of-service ## Subscriptions ## "Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool" is completely free to use with all features. You can subscribe to this application to remove ads. Device subscriptions are available in these plan and will renew automatically each month, six months or year, unless cancelled. (Per month) - $0.99 (Per six-months) - $4.99 (Per year) - $8.99 Pricing shown is for the United States store. Pricing in other stores will vary. Payment for subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase or by clicking the “Purchase / Manage Subscription. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period More information: https://mapnitude.com/distance Privacy policy: https://mapnitude.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://mapnitude.com/terms-of-service

About

FingerSpan

Features
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YOUR FINGER IS THE RULER FingerSpan is a focused map utility for measuring any line directly on the map. Tap Draw, trace a route with your finger, and see the distance update as you move. DRAW AND MEASURE • Draw freehand routes directly on the map • See the measured distance update live • Continue a completed line from its endpoint • Trim points or undo a complete drawing section • Convert a route to a direct line • Choose metric, imperial, or automatic units SNAP TO PATHS Use Magnet to match your drawn line to nearby walkable roads and paths. FingerSpan keeps the original measurement undoable, so you can always return to it. PREMIUM A single lifetime purchase unlocks: • Saved measurements with names and exact geometry • Optional iCloud sync across your Apple devices • JSON data export and separate local or iCloud deletion • OpenStreetMap with Bright, Outdoors, and Smooth styles • Outdoor places such as drinking water, picnic areas, shelters, toilets, and viewpoints when available SIMPLE BY DESIGN Outside drawing mode, the map behaves normally. Pan and zoom with familiar gestures. Choose System, English, or German as the app language. FingerSpan is made for quick distance checks—not turn-by-turn navigation or activity tracking. PRIVATE No FingerSpan account, advertising, analytics, or tracking. Active measurements remain on your device. Saved Premium measurements are local-first and are stored in your private iCloud database only when sync is enabled. Existing users choose before the first upload. You can turn sync off, export your archive, or delete its iCloud copy at any time. One-time Premium purchase. No subscription. Draw a line. Know the distance.

Screenshots

Luminos Map4 screens
FingerSpan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FingerSpan at none against Luminos Map's shown. Luminos Map's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Luminos Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FingerSpan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Luminos Map versus FingerSpan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuminos MapFingerSpan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (299 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings299 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedAdrian Oettl

Bugs and requests

Luminos Map

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes seconds after losing
  • App crashes on launch
  • Popup in Thai, no English option
  • Does not update on Apple Watch
  • Useless on Apple Watch
Show 6 more
  • Displayed only 5 of 8 sun times on Watch
  • Won't open to your location
  • Appearance of Chinese letters
  • Failure to launch to your location
  • Does not save last location
  • App crashed from the beginning in Jun 17, 2017 update

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add Azimuth for sun/moon
  • Add option to remove ads
  • Add city search feature
  • Add input for coordinates
  • Add new moon date and time
Show 3 more
  • Regain previous features (city press for sunrise/sunset)
  • Add future time projections
  • Lock position button on map

FingerSpan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Luminos Map

Subscriptions3
  • Plus Upgrade$0.991 Month
  • Plus Upgrade$5.496 Months
  • Plus Upgrade$9.991 Year
1 purchases

FingerSpan

One-time1
  • FingerSpan Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Luminos Map free?
Luminos Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FingerSpan free?
FingerSpan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luminos Map or FingerSpan have ads?
Luminos Map shows ads; FingerSpan does not.
Which is updated more often, Luminos Map or FingerSpan?
Luminos Map ships an update every 3 weeks, and FingerSpan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Luminos Map was updated on October 24, 2026 and FingerSpan on October 24, 2026.

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