Comparison

LumiSource vs Dolphin

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

Head to head
About

LumiSource

Prepare for AP exams with condensed study guides and realistic practice tests. This app offers mobile-optimized content for efficient review anytime, anywhere. It currently supports over 10 AP subjects.

Highlights
  • Condensed study guides
  • Realistic practice tests
  • Detailed answer breakdowns
  • Mobile-optimized for on-the-go study
  • Supports over 10 AP subjects
Features
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Crush your AP exams and the SAT with LumiSource, your all-in-one review hub. Whether you're reviewing last-minute or planning ahead, LumiSource helps you prep faster and smarter with: Study Guides: condensed, high-yield content made for rapid review Practice Questions: realistic questions with detailed answer breakdowns SAT Prep: targeted review and practice to help you boost your score Mobile-optimized: study anywhere, anytime Now supporting the SAT and 22 AP courses. Start reviewing today with LumiSource.

About

Dolphin

Build a consistent study habit for SAT and ACT exams with daily practice questions and detailed explanations. Track your progress and focus on areas needing improvement, with optional features to block distracting apps.

Highlights
  • Daily practice questions
  • Worked explanations
  • Vocabulary review
  • Focus Mode for distraction blocking
  • Progress and streak tracking
  • Widgets for quick access
Currently charting
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Build a steady SAT and ACT study habit with Dolphin. Practice in a swipeable feed, work through explanations, and return to the questions and skills that need more attention. PRACTICE A LITTLE EVERY DAY Answer Math, Reading, English, and Science questions, review vocabulary, and set a daily learning goal. UNDERSTAND YOUR ANSWERS Use worked explanations, video solutions where available, and Pip the Tutor to explore a problem. Save questions and revisit mistakes as you study. MAKE ROOM TO FOCUS With your permission, Focus Mode uses Apple's Screen Time controls to block apps you choose on your selected schedule. Complete your lesson goal to unlock them, or take a break when you need one. KEEP YOUR MOMENTUM Track your streak and progress, and add Dolphin widgets to keep your learning goal close by. Dolphin offers optional in-app subscriptions. Features and content availability may vary. SAT is a trademark of the College Board, and ACT is a trademark of ACT, Inc. Dolphin is not affiliated with or endorsed by either organization.

Screenshots

LumiSource4 screens
Dolphin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dolphin at every 2 weeks against LumiSource's every 3 months. Dolphin also leads on chart position (#210 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 155). LumiSource's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 84%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for LumiSource against 4.8 for Dolphin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin has 1.4K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of LumiSource's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dolphin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LumiSource ships an update every 3 months, Dolphin every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LumiSource versus Dolphin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumiSourceDolphin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (155 ratings) — better4.8 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better84.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1551.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#210 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaseHippo IncPaloAI Inc.

Customer experience

LumiSource

All ratings91 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

Dolphin

All ratings1,367 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.1%

In-app purchases

None

LumiSource

No in-app purchases

None

Dolphin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LumiSource free?
LumiSource is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dolphin free?
Dolphin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LumiSource or Dolphin?
LumiSource is rated higher. LumiSource averages 4.8 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Dolphin averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.
Do LumiSource or Dolphin have ads?
Neither LumiSource nor Dolphin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LumiSource or Dolphin?
LumiSource ships an update every 3 months, and Dolphin every 2 weeks. Most recently, LumiSource was updated on November 8, 2026 and Dolphin on November 8, 2026.

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