Comparison

Lumi Read vs Splash

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

Head to head
About

Lumi Read

Features
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**LumiRead: Where Reading Becomes Understanding** Have you ever been captivated by the timeless beauty of a classic novel, only to find yourself wishing for a guide to illuminate its denser passages and richer meanings? Classic literature holds the wisdom of ages, but understanding its historical context, intricate themes, and nuanced language can be a challenge. **LumiRead** is not just an e-reader; it is your personal guide through the world's greatest stories. We believe that the true joy of reading comes from comprehension, from the "aha!" moment when a complex idea clicks into place. Our mission is to transform your reading experience from a solitary act into a rich, insightful conversation with the masters of literature. With a clean, elegant interface designed for focus and comfort, LumiRead provides a sanctuary for the modern reader. As you immerse yourself in a classic, our unique **Insights** feature is always at your side, ready to provide context, character analysis, and thematic explanations without ever being intrusive. **Key Features:** * **A Curated Bookshelf:** Build your personal library from a selection of timeless classics. Our beautiful, grid-based bookshelf makes it a pleasure to browse your collection. * **An Enlightened Reading Experience:** Our reader is designed for deep focus. With a single tap, you can access a wealth of "Insights" related to the very passage you're reading, clarifying complex ideas and enriching your understanding. * **Discover Your Next Great Read:** Journey through our **Discovery** screen, where you'll find featured classics, author spotlights, and thematic collections to inspire your next literary adventure. * **A Personalized Sanctuary:** Tailor your reading environment to your exact preferences. With our **Appearance** settings, choose between light, dark, or system themes. Adjust the **Verbosity of Insights** to get just the right amount of guidance, and select your preferred language for a truly personal experience. With LumiRead, you don't just read the classics. You connect with them. *** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Splash

Features
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Now on iPhone Duo with new panel reading mode! The first smart comic book reader that lets you to translate, identify, and define anything on the page. Includes an auto-translate feature for effortless reading in any language and text-to-speech features to make comics available for everyone! Whether you're looking for a manga reader for iPad or a powerful CBR reader on iPhone, Splash Reader supports all popular digital graphic novel formats — CBR, CBZ, and PDF — so you can open CBR files on iPad and CBZ files with zero hassle. Key Features: - AI-Powered Reading — Translate, ask questions, and get information about anything you select on the page - Auto-Translate — Every page is translated using AI as you read (available after purchase) - Full Manga Support — A dedicated manga reader iPad experience with RTL read mode for one book, a whole shelf, or as your default setting - All Major Formats — A complete iPad CBR CBZ reader that also handles PDF, making it the only comic reader app iPad users need - Cross-Device Sync — Sync reading progress across all your devices and the compatible native Vision Pro app - Flexible Layout — Read in single or double page format by rotating your iPad - Stay Organized — Sort your library into folders (shelves) with a landscape shelf showcase mode - Beautiful Design — Gorgeous light/dark UI that preserves the feel of the Vision Pro app Looking for the best comic book reader iPad has to offer? Whether you need a CBR reader for iPad, a CBZ reader iPad app, or a full-featured comic book app iPad users love, Splash Reader delivers. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your device's Settings app under [Your Name] → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://splashreader.com/terms-of-use.pdf

Screenshots

Lumi Read4 screens
Splash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lumi Read at weekly against Splash's every 3 weeks. 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. Lumi Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Splash sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumi Read ships an update weekly, Splash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Lumi Read versus Splash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumi ReadSplash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStoryTreatSplash Software, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lumi Read

Subscriptions1
  • LumiRead Premium$5.991 Month
5 purchases

Splash

Subscriptions2
  • Splash Unlimited Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Splash Unlimited Annual$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1000 Ask Tokens$4.99
  • 2500 Ask Tokens$9.99
  • Splash Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Lumi Read free?
Lumi Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splash free?
Splash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lumi Read or Splash have ads?
Neither Lumi Read nor Splash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lumi Read or Splash?
Lumi Read ships an update weekly, and Splash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lumi Read was updated on October 28, 2026 and Splash on November 10, 2026.

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