# Grip vs Lumentime

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lumentime at free with in-app purchases against Grip's subscription. Lumentime also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Grip's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lumentime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Grip against 5.0 for Lumentime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grip has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Grip ships an update every 2 weeks, Lumentime every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grip | Lumentime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grip-screen-time-control/id6744878853/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumentime-sleep-night-light/id6749075409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 37 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joingrip LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809720479) | [Hrishikesh Deshkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828702855) |

## What reviewers say

### Grip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grip-screen-time-control/id6744878853)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by making distractions costly. It offers instant app blocks, daily limits, and scheduled focus sessions to combat doomscrolling and build better habits. The unique paywall mechanic encourages mindful usage of blocked applications.

**Highlights:** Instant app blocks, Daily screen time limits, Scheduled focus sessions, Paid unblocks for controlled access, Customizable unlock limits, Automatic block scheduling

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grip: Screen Time Control | $4.99 | per month |
| Grip: Screen Time Control | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Release | $4.99 | one-time |


### Lumentime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumentime-sleep-night-light/id6749075409)

Create a personalized sleep and relaxation environment with customizable ambient lighting and soothing soundscapes. Features include a smart sleep timer with auto-dimming and various display modes to enhance bedtime routines, meditation, or focus.

**Highlights:** Customizable virtual lamps with adjustable colors and brightness, Smart sleep timer with auto-dimming, Premium ambient soundscapes, Multiple display modes (LED, Neon, Glass, Full Screen), Flow mode for meditation and stress relief, Device brightness control synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lumentime Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grip free?

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

### Is Lumentime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grip or Lumentime?

Lumentime is rated higher. Grip averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Lumentime averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Grip or Lumentime have ads?

Lumentime shows ads; Grip does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grip or Lumentime?

Grip ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lumentime every 3 days. Most recently, Grip was updated on November 8, 2026 and Lumentime on November 5, 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.*