Comparison

Luma Sleep vs ExpireWise

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

Head to head
About

Luma Sleep

This app provides a system-wide red light filter to reduce eye strain and screen discomfort at night. It offers sub-zero brightness and quick controls, integrating with iOS Shortcuts for seamless application across all your apps.

Highlights
  • System-wide red light filter
  • Dim screen below 0% brightness
  • Integrates with iOS Shortcuts
  • Quick controls via widgets
  • Reduces eye strain at night
Features
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One of the first system-wide red light filters on the App Store. Is your screen still too bright at night, even at 0% brightness? Late-night scrolling and reading can cause eye strain and discomfort in dark rooms. Luma Sleep is a nighttime screen tool designed to reduce harsh light and make your device more comfortable to use after dark. Unlike apps that work only inside a browser, Luma integrates with iOS Shortcuts to apply filters across your entire system — including social apps, messages, and the Lock Screen. FREE FEATURES • Red Light Mode — Apply a soothing red screen tint for nighttime use • Sub-Zero Brightness — Dim your screen beyond the standard iOS limit • Quick Controls — Toggle instantly from widgets or shortcuts HOW IT WORKS Luma uses a simple setup process built on native iOS accessibility features. No jailbreak. No risky system modifications. Just smooth, native performance. Luma is free to download, with optional upgrades available. Protect your eyes. Read comfortably at night. Use your screen with less strain.

About

ExpireWise

Features
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Never miss an expiration date again. ExpireWise helps you track and manage expiration dates for everything that matters - from passports and driver's licenses to groceries, medications, warranties, and insurance policies. KEY FEATURES: - Smart Categories - Organize items by Documents & IDs, Food & Groceries, Medications, Warranties & Insurance, and more - Timely Notifications - Get reminded before things expire so you can renew, replace, or use them in time - Home Screen Widgets - See upcoming expirations at a glance without opening the app - Quick Search - Find any tracked item instantly - Clean, Simple Design - No clutter, no complexity. Just open the app and add your items TRACK WHAT MATTERS: Documents - Passports, driver's licenses, visas, certifications Food - Pantry items, refrigerator contents, meal prep Medications - Prescriptions, supplements, first aid supplies Warranties - Electronics, appliances, vehicle coverage Insurance - Health, auto, home, life policies Stop throwing away expired food, missing renewal deadlines, or discovering your warranty lapsed last month. ExpireWise keeps everything organized in one place with smart reminders that actually help. Free to use. No account required. Your data stays on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Luma Sleep3 screens
ExpireWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ExpireWise at every 4 days against Luma Sleep's weekly. 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. Luma Sleep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and ExpireWise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luma Sleep ships an update weekly, ExpireWise every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Luma Sleep versus ExpireWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuma SleepExpireWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSachin KumarJoseph Washam

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Luma Sleep

Subscriptions1
  • Luma Pro$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
2 purchases

ExpireWise

Subscriptions2
  • ExpireWise Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ExpireWise Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Luma Sleep free?
Luma Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExpireWise free?
ExpireWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luma Sleep or ExpireWise have ads?
Neither Luma Sleep nor ExpireWise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luma Sleep or ExpireWise?
Luma Sleep ships an update weekly, and ExpireWise every 4 days. Most recently, Luma Sleep was updated on October 30, 2026 and ExpireWise on October 31, 2026.

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