Evolve vs Lumi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Evolve
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This App Takes You To The Next Level. Join Our Community And Explore The Unique Courses That Help You Grow To The Next Level. It Is Free To Install The App. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of Evolve - Coach is free of charge. Should you use Evolve - Coach app to access in-app content, we offer one of the following options: Subscription based plan(s) - a payment will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. One-time purchase based plan(s) - a payment will be charged to your credit card only once. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy
Lumi
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Lumi — A gentle place for your thoughts Lumi is a calm, private journaling app designed to help you slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. No streaks. No pressure. No guilt. Some days you’ll write a lot. Other days just a word or two. Both are perfectly okay. Morning & Evening Reflections Lumi offers thoughtful prompts that adapt to your day. Morning reflections help you: • Notice gratitude • Set gentle intentions • Start your day with clarity • Be more present Evening reflections help you: • Let go of stress • Process emotions • Appreciate small moments • Wind down before sleep You can shuffle prompts and rate the ones that resonate, so Lumi gradually learns what helps you most. Release — Let it go A private space to vent or process difficult thoughts. Type what’s on your mind and watch it gently fade away. • Optional auto-save • Face ID protection • Messages never leave your device A simple way to release what you’re carrying without judgment. Privacy First Your thoughts are yours. • No account required • No cloud sync • Everything is stored locally on your device • Reflection content is never tracked Lumi is designed to feel safe, personal, and truly private. Make it yours • 22 calming backgrounds • Multiple reflection categories • Custom prompts • Gentle daily reminders • Optional weekend notifications Create a reflection practice that fits your life — not the other way around. Lumi is like a quiet conversation with yourself. A small pause in your day. A gentle place for your thoughts. Privacy Policy: https://www.vebjornbaustad.no/lumi/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Evolve at none against Lumi's 3. Evolve also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). Lumi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 12 months). On price 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. Lumi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Evolve asks for nothing beyond the download.
Evolve ships an update every 12 months, Lumi daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Evolve | Lumi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rasmus Exell | Vebjørn Baustad |
In-app purchases
Evolve
No in-app purchases
Lumi
- Lumi Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Lumi Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lumi Lifetime$99.99









