# Lums vs Alto's Odyssey

The clearest difference is rating: Lums at 4.9 against Alto's Odyssey's 4.4. Lums also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 73%) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Alto's Odyssey's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 11). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Lums costs $1.99 and Alto's Odyssey $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lums holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alto's Odyssey has 3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Lums's written reviews are positive against 73% of Alto's Odyssey's.

Lums ships an update every 17 months, Alto's Odyssey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lums | Alto's Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lums/id654746244/reviews)** | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-odyssey/id1182456409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 28 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Hrincar](https://appshunter.io/developer/648604418) | [Snowman](https://appshunter.io/developer/524873456) |

## What reviewers say

### Lums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lums/id654746244)

Engage in a physics-based puzzle adventure where you use five unique characters with distinct abilities to defeat vampires by destroying their hideouts. Explore an organic, dark world filled with intricate details and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Action physics puzzle gameplay, Five distinct Lum characters, Physically realistic real-time 2D soft shadows, Intuitive touch-device controls, 68 unique levels, 204 stars to collect, Over 50 achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Creative and original gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and fun controls
- ✨ Stunning graphics and lighting effects
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating and challenging puzzles
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😕 Controls can be tricky initially
- 🤔 Gameplay can be confusing at first
- 👻 Monsters look too cute
- 💰 Overpriced for short gameplay duration
- 🪲 Controls are a bit loose

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes (mentioned once, but resolved by user)
- Touchscreen not responsive on iPad Air (specific device issue)

**Requested features**

- Release new levels
- Update for latest iDevices
- Add more levels
- Level editor
- Creepier music and monsters


### Alto's Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-odyssey/id1182456409)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Sports, #50 Top Paid · Action, #145 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Embark on an endless sandboarding journey through a vast desert, exploring hidden temples and soaring above dunes. Master a one-touch trick system, discover unique biomes, and unlock characters with special abilities. Enjoy a relaxing experience with Zen Mode and capture stunning moments with Photo Mode.

**Highlights:** Endless sandboarding journey, One-touch trick system, Diverse biomes to explore, Unlockable characters with unique abilities, Zen Mode for relaxation, Photo Mode for capturing moments

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Calming and immersive soundtrack
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🦋 Unique and fun new features (wall riding, balloons, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌙 Poor visibility and contrast during night/dark conditions
- 🤖 Occasional performance issues and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating randomized challenges that rely on luck
- 🐌 Slow progression and character unlocking

**Reported bugs**

- Lemurs randomly flying and attacking player
- Rocks blending into the background and causing crashes
- Challenges not registering properly (e.g. wall grinds, double backflips)
- Crashes and freezes, especially at higher distances

**Requested features**

- Ability to toggle visual effects and items in photo mode
- Faster falling speed for radio power-up crates
- More biomes and environments to explore
- Option to disable or adjust the wingsuit activation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lums free?

Lums costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alto's Odyssey free?

Alto's Odyssey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lums or Alto's Odyssey?

Lums is rated higher. Lums averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Alto's Odyssey averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.

### Do Lums or Alto's Odyssey have ads?

Neither Lums nor Alto's Odyssey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lums or Alto's Odyssey?

Lums ships an update every 17 months, and Alto's Odyssey every 2 months. Most recently, Lums was updated on November 1, 2026 and Alto's Odyssey on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*