Comparison

OKO⁢ vs Luminaria

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

Head to head
About

OKO⁢

A captivating puzzle game that transforms NASA satellite images into a cosmic visual and auditory experience. Reconstruct images by precisely stopping rotating circular pieces, with increasingly complex patterns and otherworldly soundscapes.

Highlights
  • Hypnotizing puzzle gameplay
  • NASA satellite imagery
  • Otherworldly soundscapes
  • Retina graphics
  • Increasingly complex patterns
Features
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* Swisscom App of the Year 2012 OKO is a hypnotising puzzle game that turns satellite images taken from the NASA database into a mesmerising journey around the Planet. The game's rich otherworldly soundscapes are composed from recordings taken aboard space shuttles. The goal is to reconstruct an image by stopping rotating circles cut out from the image. For each level, the animated pieces draw increasingly complex patterns. The challenge is to be attentive to image juxtapositions in order to stop each circles movement at the right moment. Now available on the App Store with retina graphics! "Beautiful. Engaging. Excellent transmedia incorporation of space imagery.” – Yvonne Clearwater, New Media Innovation Leader at NASA / Ames Research Center

About

Luminaria

Explore a deserted Earth in this 2D puzzle adventure. Manipulate shadows with intuitive touch controls to solve unconventional puzzles and uncover the poignant stories of humanity's final moments. Immerse yourself in a tranquil atmosphere and a minimal art style.

Highlights
  • Experimental shadow manipulation puzzles
  • Minimalist art style
  • Tranquil and meditative atmosphere
  • Unravel hidden memories and stories
  • Additional challenges for advanced players
Features
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Discover Luminaria: An Artful Puzzle Adventure Embark on a captivating journey through Luminaria, the 2D experimental puzzle game that beckons you to explore a mysterious, deserted Earth. Manipulate shadows with intuitive touch controls, crafting shapes and paths to solve uniquely unconventional puzzles. Delve into the poignant stories of humanity's final moments and unveil the emotions left behind. Features: Experimental Puzzles: Engage in mind-bending challenges as you manipulate shadows to create shapes and paths, delivering a fresh and innovative gameplay experience. Minimal Art Style: Immerse yourself in Luminaria's elegant and mysterious aesthetics, expertly blending elements of distant alien technology and familiar human civilization. Tranquil Atmosphere: Relish a calming and pressure-free adventure that captivates both your mind and senses, making Luminaria an aesthetic and meditative escape. Unravel Memories: Collect hidden mementos to reveal the emotions felt by vanished inhabitants, and use them to unlock new chapters in this touching odyssey. Extra Challenges: For those seeking more excitement, test your wit and agility with additional challenges that push the boundaries of conventional thinking. Uncover the secrets of a forgotten world and experience emotions that linger in the shadows. Download Luminaria today for an awe-inspiring puzzle adventure!

Screenshots

OKO⁢4 screens
Luminaria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Luminaria at 4.4 against OKO⁢'s 4.0. Luminaria also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 44 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

OKO⁢ costs $3.99 and Luminaria $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luminaria holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luminaria has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OKO⁢ ships an update every 44 months, Luminaria every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OKO⁢ versus Luminaria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOKO⁢Luminaria
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.4 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings321 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB331 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayablesCrescent Moon Games LLC

Customer experience

OKO⁢

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

Luminaria

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OKO⁢

No in-app purchases

None

Luminaria

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OKO⁢ free?
OKO⁢ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luminaria free?
Luminaria costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OKO⁢ or Luminaria?
Luminaria is rated higher. OKO⁢ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Luminaria averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.
Do OKO⁢ or Luminaria have ads?
Neither OKO⁢ nor Luminaria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OKO⁢ or Luminaria?
OKO⁢ ships an update every 44 months, and Luminaria every 2 months. Most recently, OKO⁢ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Luminaria on November 5, 2026.

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