Comparison

Luma Sleep vs SoftScreen

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

SoftScreen

Features
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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

Screenshots

Luma Sleep3 screens
SoftScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 SoftScreen 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, SoftScreen monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Luma Sleep versus SoftScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuma SleepSoftScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSachin KumarLitehatch Labs Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Luma Sleep

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

SoftScreen

Subscriptions2
  • SoftScreen Premium$2.991 Month
  • SoftScreen Premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Luma Sleep free?
Luma Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoftScreen free?
SoftScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luma Sleep or SoftScreen have ads?
Neither Luma Sleep nor SoftScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luma Sleep or SoftScreen?
Luma Sleep ships an update weekly, and SoftScreen monthly. Most recently, Luma Sleep was updated on October 24, 2026 and SoftScreen on October 25, 2026.

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