Comparison

Luminous MAX vs Split Mate

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

Head to head
About

Luminous MAX

Features
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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

About

Split Mate

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Luminous MAX3 screens
Split Mate4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Split Mate sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Luminous MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Luminous MAX versus Split Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuminous MAXSplit Mate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLuminousBabu Mariappan

In-app purchases

None

Luminous MAX

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Split Mate

One-time8
  • 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?
Luminous MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Split Mate free?
Split Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luminous MAX or Split Mate have ads?
Neither Luminous MAX nor Split Mate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luminous MAX or Split Mate?
Luminous MAX ships an update every 4 days, and Split Mate weekly. Most recently, Luminous MAX was updated on November 8, 2026 and Split Mate on October 28, 2026.

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