# Lightly vs Stumble App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stumble App at free against Lightly's free with in-app purchases. Stumble App also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Lightly's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 9) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightly sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Stumble App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightly has 5.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Lightly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stumble App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lightly ships an update every 2 weeks, Stumble App every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightly | Stumble App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightly-wellbeing-companion/id6575383588/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stumble-app/id6758137794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Reface Lithuania UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736165250) | [Stumble LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871120755) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightly-wellbeing-companion/id6575383588)

This app provides AI-powered mental health journaling to help you release stress, clear your head, and understand your moods. It offers gentle prompts and personalized insights to guide your reflections and build habits for better wellbeing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered journaling, Stress release, Mood tracking insights, Personalized wellbeing plans, Voice reflection summaries, Emotional trend analysis, Private and secure data storage

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent voice-to-text functionality
- 📊 Insightful analysis and feedback
- 🕰️ Helpful journaling prompts and reminders
- 🎨 Beautiful and user-friendly interface
- 🤖 Powerful AI assistant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable saving of entries
- 🔍 Inconsistent transcription accuracy
- 🔒 Limited trial period, no free version
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with Apple Pencil
- 🤔 Unclear next steps after initial journaling

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Errors when trying to upload/save journal entries

**Requested features**

- Ability to import journal entries from other apps
- Option to have multiple journals
- Improved syncing between devices
- More customization options for journal prompts


### Stumble App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stumble-app/id6758137794)

This app provides a private, moderated space for individuals navigating the emotional aftermath of a breakup. It offers AI-guided companions, community support, journaling tools, and guided exercises to help users process their feelings and begin moving forward.

**Highlights:** Private, moderated community spaces, AI-guided companions for anytime chat, Private journaling and mood check-ins, Guided reflection prompts and exercises, Daily mood tracking, Constellation-based support groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stumble Plus | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightly free?

Lightly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stumble App free?

Stumble App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightly or Stumble App?

Lightly is rated higher. Lightly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Stumble App averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Lightly or Stumble App have ads?

Neither Lightly nor Stumble App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightly or Stumble App?

Lightly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stumble App every 11 days. Most recently, Lightly was updated on October 27, 2026 and Stumble App on October 24, 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.*