Comparison

LumenAR vs BadaBoom Show

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

Head to head
About

LumenAR

Features
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Lumen AR is an application designed to support and enhance “Lumen: The Journey to Hope” LARP event, organized by the EDGE Consortium. “Lumen is a LARP about a group of seeming strangers – the seekers – who attend a retreat at a mysterious location known only as Hope. There is magic to be found at Hope, for those who truly need it. Through unorthodox rituals and mystical practices, the seekers confront their deepest struggles and guide others through processes of transformation. Secrets unravel, bonds form, and relationships are tested. Will they find healing—or something far more unexpected? Embrace the journey of change, build a community, support others, and rediscover hope in this unique, immersive experience. Lumen is designed to teach elements of transformational analog role-playing game design through play itself.” Lumen AR application offers a personal space for the player to develop their character. Add your chosen Archetype Cards to your profile, keep track of relationships & their character traits, and use the Diary section to write down notes, dreams and ideas. The application is also home to all the relevant info for the LARP, including the Player’s Handbook, Roman Gods, schedules etc. Check the multi-layered map to navigate the ancient halls and great gardens of Convento dell’Incontro and the surrounding areas. The application does not require internet connection after install. App features: - Profile page for character creation - Contacts list - Card scanner & browser for Archetype & Fate Card decks - Maps of the location - Player’s Handbook with handy shortcuts to schedule & lore - Diary section for personal notes

About

BadaBoom Show

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Welcome to the Companion App for stage performances and cinema screenings of ‘BadaBoom’, the world’s first ‘hybrid eGaming / Storytelling’ experience. This App features AR-enhanced ‘First Person Shooter’ simulations, which seamlessly integrates unique gaming features into each live performance and screening of the show. BadaBoom is a genre-defying story – part confessional, part e-gaming, part love story – that invites the audience to reflect, compete and be transported. As a storm rages, a retired hitman recounts his past to a curious writer. But his memories don't stay still - they sing, scream and bleed back into the room. As he recounts his tale, each kill is re-enacted as a haunting aria, and each story is a psychological duel. But when the tension rises, it becomes clear: this is no ordinary interview... and nothing is what it seems. Part thriller, part opera, part game - BadaBoom is an immersive experience like you've never seen before. At key moments, the audience joins the action, stepping into augmented-reality flashbacks where clowns, cowboys and soldiers return from the dead, which the audience too can then battle using their mobile phones! Visually stunning and emotionally resonant, it’s therefore a must-see show for anyone seeking next-generation immersive storytelling. You’ll be engrossed in a thrilling, interactive spectacle where every mission is shared, and every twist and turn is influenced by players in the audience. So it's entertainment, but… re-imagined. Created in Ireland using Second Screen’s patented technology, this is a world-first blend of eGaming with Storytelling, where the audience doesn't just watch – they play. Enjoy the show!

Screenshots

LumenAR4 screens
BadaBoom Show4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BadaBoom Show at every 2 days against LumenAR's every 6 months. BadaBoom Show also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LumenAR ships an update every 6 months, BadaBoom Show every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
LumenAR versus BadaBoom Show: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumenARBadaBoom Show
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size619 MB209 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTurku University of Applied SciencesNiall Austin

In-app purchases

None

LumenAR

No in-app purchases

None

BadaBoom Show

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LumenAR free?
LumenAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BadaBoom Show free?
BadaBoom Show is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LumenAR or BadaBoom Show have ads?
Neither LumenAR nor BadaBoom Show shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LumenAR or BadaBoom Show?
LumenAR ships an update every 6 months, and BadaBoom Show every 2 days. Most recently, LumenAR was updated on October 14, 2026 and BadaBoom Show on October 5, 2026.

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