Luci vs SoftScreen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Luci
This utility app offers a fast, minimal browsing experience with on-device AI summaries and robust tracking protection. It allows users to quickly distill web page content into easy-to-read overviews and save them for later access, all while prioritizing user privacy.
- On-device AI page summaries
- Standard and strict tracking protection
- DuckDuckGo-powered private search
- Reader mode for clutter-free reading
- Visual bookmarks gallery
- Customizable toolbar colors
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Luci is a fast, minimal browser with on-device AI summaries, tracking protection, and bookmarks — built for iPhone and iPad. Tap once to get an instant AI summary of any page, processed entirely on your device. Your content never leaves your phone. Luci keeps you in control with three levels of tracking protection — block ads and trackers with standard or strict mode, or turn it off entirely. Search is powered by DuckDuckGo for a private browsing experience by default. Reader mode strips away clutter so you can focus on the content that matters. Bookmarks are saved to a clean visual gallery for easy access later. Customize Luci to fit the way you browse — choose your toolbar color, auto-hide the toolbar while scrolling, and enjoy a distraction-free interface designed to get out of your way. FEATURES • On-device AI page summaries • Standard and strict tracking protection • DuckDuckGo-powered search • Reader mode • Visual bookmarks gallery • Auto-hide toolbar • Customizable toolbar colors • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Luci's AI features are simple to use and easy to access. Once a page has loaded, you can use the summary feature. A single tap and the full page content is quickly distilled into an easy-to-read and intelligent overview with all of the key information for you to absorb at a glance. Another tap, and you can save the page and summary to your bookmarks gallery.
SoftScreen
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SoftScreen makes screen time easier on your eyes. Choose from comfort filters that reduce blue light, soften harsh contrast, and lower color saturation on any YouTube video. Whether it's bedtime, a long car ride, or just everyday watching, SoftScreen helps reduce visual overstimulation. Built with families in mind: Lock mode prevents accidental taps, skipping, or filter changes while watching. No ads, no tracking — your data stays on your device. Premium unlocks 17 additional filters tuned for every moment — from focused, reading, to retro, film grain and even calming bubbles. Studies show that blue light and high-contrast screens can affect sleep, mood, and attention. SoftScreen is a simple tool to help — one tap, and the screen gets softer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.softscreenapp.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luci at none against SoftScreen's 2. SoftScreen's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SoftScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Luci asks for nothing beyond the download.
Luci ships an update every 4 months, SoftScreen monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luci | SoftScreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | phi & co. | Litehatch Labs Inc. |
In-app purchases
Luci
No in-app purchases
SoftScreen
- SoftScreen Premium$2.991 Month
- SoftScreen Premium$14.991 Year









