HINATA vs Luminous MAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HINATA
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“Will this place get enough sunlight?” HINATA lets you check sun position, direction, and shadow trends on a map. Visualize how light changes by time and season, and quickly understand when and where sunlight reaches your location. Great for - Home/apartment viewing before visits - Balcony or gardening light checks - Photo/video location scouting Main features - Sun position and direction on map - Time slider to compare light changes - Summer/Winter solstice presets - Satellite and 3D map support Notes - Calculations are based on map center coordinates and selected time - Results are guidance only and not guaranteed real-world sunlight - Sun icon altitude is optimized for 2D view (3D focuses on direction) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Luminous MAX
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This application is based on Bluetooth connection and WiFi connection to achieve real-time data monitoring and obtain current device data, and to understand the device situation in real time
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luminous MAX at none against HINATA's 2. Luminous MAX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence and device support 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. HINATA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Luminous MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.
HINATA ships an update every 5 days, Luminous MAX every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HINATA | Luminous MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hiroto Endo | Luminous |
In-app purchases
HINATA
- Proプラン（月）$2.991 Month
- Proプラン（年）$24.991 Year
Luminous MAX
No in-app purchases
