Luma Sleep vs SoftScreen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- System-wide red light filter
- Dim screen below 0% brightness
- Integrates with iOS Shortcuts
- Quick controls via widgets
- Reduces eye strain at night
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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.
SoftScreen
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SoftScreen makes screen time easier on your eyes. Choose from comfort filters that reduce blue light, soften harsh contrast, and lower color saturation on any YouTube video. Whether it's bedtime, a long car ride, or just everyday watching, SoftScreen helps reduce visual overstimulation. Built with families in mind: Lock mode prevents accidental taps, skipping, or filter changes while watching. No ads, no tracking — your data stays on your device. Premium unlocks 17 additional filters tuned for every moment — from focused, reading, to retro, film grain and even calming bubbles. Studies show that blue light and high-contrast screens can affect sleep, mood, and attention. SoftScreen is a simple tool to help — one tap, and the screen gets softer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.softscreenapp.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Luma Sleep at weekly against SoftScreen's monthly. 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
Both are free to download. Luma Sleep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and SoftScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Luma Sleep ships an update weekly, SoftScreen monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luma Sleep | SoftScreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sachin Kumar | Litehatch Labs Inc. |
In-app purchases
Luma Sleep
- Luma Pro$1.491 Month
- Lifetime Access$19.99
SoftScreen
- SoftScreen Premium$2.991 Month
- SoftScreen Premium$14.991 Year
Questions
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