Comparison

Luci vs SoftScreen

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

SoftScreen

Features
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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

Screenshots

Luci3 screens
SoftScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SoftScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Luci asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luci ships an update every 4 months, SoftScreen monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Luci versus SoftScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuciSoftScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerphi & co.Litehatch Labs Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Luci

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SoftScreen

Subscriptions2
  • SoftScreen Premium$2.991 Month
  • SoftScreen Premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Luci free?
Luci is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoftScreen free?
SoftScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luci or SoftScreen have ads?
Neither Luci nor SoftScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luci or SoftScreen?
Luci ships an update every 4 months, and SoftScreen monthly. Most recently, Luci was updated on October 14, 2026 and SoftScreen on October 25, 2026.

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