Luminous MAX vs Split Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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
Split Mate
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"Math is hard. Friendship is harder. We save both." You know the feeling. The dinner was amazing, the trip was legendary, and then the bill arrives. The vibe dies instantly. Who ordered the extra guac? Who had three drinks? Who is pretending to be asleep? Split Mate: No More Drama enters the chat. We are not just a calculator. We are your digital mediator. We take the awkwardness out of asking for money so you can stay friends with your roommates, travel buddies, and dinner dates. Why we are different: The "Anti-moocher" algorithm: We split expenses with laser precision. Karma-based Logic: Our "Tip the Dev" feature proves you're a good person. Instant Receipts: Because "I'll guess the amount" is how wars start. Smart Contacts: Add real people from your phone, not typed-in ghosts. Designed for: Roommates splitting rent (boring but necessary). Travel groups (who paid for the Airbnb vs the Tacos?). Couples (keep the romance, outsource the math). Download Split Mate. Because the only thing you should split is the bill, not the friendship & love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luminous MAX at none against Split Mate's 8. Luminous MAX also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Split Mate sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Luminous MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Luminous MAX ships an update every 4 days, Split Mate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luminous MAX | Split Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luminous | Babu Mariappan |
In-app purchases
Luminous MAX
No in-app purchases
Split Mate
- Tiny Tip$0.99
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
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- Large Tip$4.99
- Generous Tip$6.99
- Super Tip$9.99
- Mega Tip$19.99
- Split Mate Patron$44.99
Questions
Is Luminous MAX free?
Is Split Mate free?
Do Luminous MAX or Split Mate have ads?
Which is updated more often, Luminous MAX or Split Mate?
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