Comparison

YubiSTAR vs LumiTube

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

Head to head
About

YubiSTAR

A two-player turn-based game where players press and hold a button, taking turns to make moves. Mistakes are allowed up to five times before facing consequences. Enjoy different modes and share your results.

Highlights
  • Two-player turn-based gameplay
  • Limited mistake allowance
  • Consequences for losing
  • Midnight MODE
  • Battle result sharing
  • In-app purchase to remove ads
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Press and hold the Touch button.You can use only two fingers. Do not remove your finger from the screen while making a move with another finger. P1 and P2 take turns to play. You are allowed to hit a wrong button up to five times. If the bomb explodes, you lose and must follow orders. Enjoy YubiSTAR! [YouTube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdbZ3DaibCs -Version 1.0.1 Now you can remove Ad by In-App Purchase. -Version 1.1 added Midnight MODE powered by 5hawty.com -Version 1.2 addd sharing function for your battle result. now you can share YubiSTAR easily! -Version 1.3 compatible with iPhone5 screen resolution [Virg's Web Site] http://dme-world.net/VIRG.html [5hawty.com] https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ooh-baby-single/id488788283 [Tokyo Dream Girl] http://www.tokyodreamcastle.com/

About

LumiTube

This app uses AI to curate a personalized YouTube feed for children based on family values and interests. It screens content 24/7, blocks inappropriate videos, and helps children develop healthy screen time habits with guided breathing exercises. Parents can manage settings, track viewing, and set screen time limits through a dedicated dashboard.

Highlights
  • AI-powered content screening
  • Personalized video feeds
  • Parental control dashboard
  • Screen time limits and scheduling
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Weekly SMS reports
  • Content topic customization
Features
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LumiTube pre-screens YouTube content with AI and builds a personalized feed around your family's values. Your child gets content they love. You can finally put your phone down without worrying about what they're watching. Unlike YouTube Kids and other apps, LumiTube works for kids of all ages and covers the full YouTube library — with the guardrails you set. Try LumiTube free for 7 days — then $9.99/month. Cancel anytime. ——— How It Works ——— Setup takes a few minutes. You choose a content style that fits your parenting approach — from highly educational (science, history, documentaries) to independent explorer (gaming, DIY, cooking) — then select the specific topics your child is interested in. LumiTube builds their feed from those choices. From there, our AI screens new videos 24/7 — reading titles, descriptions, transcripts, and channel history to catch anything that doesn't fit your values before it ever reaches your child's feed. You can cook dinner or take a call without checking over your shoulder every two minutes. After each video, LumiTube guides your child through a short breathing exercise — helping them pause and transition away from the screen without the meltdown. It's a small habit that replaces endless scroll with a moment to reset. Your child gets room to explore, follow their curiosity, and discover things they love — within the boundaries you've thoughtfully set for them. Every child in your family gets their own safe space, shaped to their age and interests — all managed from one parent account. ——— Your Parental Dashboard ——— See exactly what your child has watched. Adjust preferences in minutes. Influence what they discover next — without being the spy. - Set daily screen time limits and schedules - Set minimum standards for academic, creative, and moral quality in your child's feed - Add or remove topics and interests anytime - Block specific subjects entirely - Weekly SMS reports — stay connected to what your child is learning without hovering - Screen time tracking and viewing insights - All settings protected by a parent PIN ——— Why It Matters ——— Research shows 27% of videos children watch on YouTube are age-inappropriate. For a child watching 84 minutes daily, that's roughly 23 unsuitable videos every week. LumiTube screens and blocks those videos before your child ever sees them. YouTube's algorithm is built for engagement, not safety. Studies show it can recommend harmful content in 1 out of every 3 viewing sequences for vulnerable users. We replace it with yours — a curated feed that builds healthy habits instead of addictive ones. 46% of parents whose children use YouTube say their child has already been exposed to inappropriate content. LumiTube filters content before your child ever reaches it. ——— Built With Care ——— We built LumiTube in partnership with child development experts — not just to block harmful content, but to understand what healthy screen time actually looks like for children at every age. LumiTube is designed for COPPA compliance and does not collect personal data from children. We believe screen time can be wonder, creativity, and discovery — not something to worry about. LumiTube gives you the confidence that what your child watches reflects your care. You care deeply. We're here to help you care well. Try LumiTube free for 7 days — then $9.99/month. Cancel anytime. ——— Terms of Use (EULA) ——— https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

YubiSTAR4 screens
LumiTube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YubiSTAR at none against LumiTube's 4. LumiTube's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. LumiTube sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. YubiSTAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for YubiSTAR against 5.0 for LumiTube. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LumiTube has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YubiSTAR ships an update every 5 weeks, LumiTube monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
YubiSTAR versus LumiTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYubiSTARLumiTube
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCINCOCCHO Inc.Adam Rustad

Customer experience

YubiSTAR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LumiTube

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

YubiSTAR

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

LumiTube

Subscriptions4
  • LumiTube Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • LumiTube Premium$7.991 Month
  • LumiTube Premium$9.991 Month
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  • LumiTube Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is YubiSTAR free?
YubiSTAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LumiTube free?
LumiTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YubiSTAR or LumiTube?
YubiSTAR and LumiTube are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do YubiSTAR or LumiTube have ads?
Neither YubiSTAR nor LumiTube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YubiSTAR or LumiTube?
YubiSTAR ships an update every 5 weeks, and LumiTube monthly. Most recently, YubiSTAR was updated on November 1, 2026 and LumiTube on November 5, 2026.

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