# Braid Anniversary Edition vs lumen.

The clearest difference is rating: lumen. at 4.8 against Braid Anniversary Edition's 4.4. lumen. also leads on chart position (#121 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 2). Braid Anniversary Edition's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Braid Anniversary Edition costs $4.99 and lumen. $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

lumen. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Braid Anniversary Edition's written reviews are positive against 83% of lumen.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Braid Anniversary Edition | lumen. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braid-anniversary-edition/id6756680806/reviews) | **[4.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen/id6757416129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 507 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thekla, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167726848) | [Lykkegaard Europe Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276464042) |

## What reviewers say

### Braid Anniversary Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braid-anniversary-edition/id6756680806)

Manipulate time to solve intricate platform puzzles in this remastered indie classic. Explore beautifully painted worlds, uncover memories, and enjoy extensive creator commentary. Assemble jigsaw pieces and overcome challenges with unique time-bending mechanics.

**Highlights:** Time manipulation mechanics, Subtle platform puzzles, Refreshed high-resolution graphics, Extensive creator commentary, Jigsaw puzzle collection, Haunting, evocative score

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### lumen.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen/id6757416129)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Solve intricate puzzles using light, lenses, and mirrors in a charming attic setting. Restore antique inventions with hundreds of family-friendly levels designed for all ages. Enjoy beautiful graphics and a soothing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Light, lens, and mirror puzzles, Hundreds of well-designed levels, Family-friendly gameplay, Cross-device save functionality, Beautiful graphics and music, Easy to learn, hard to master

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Braid Anniversary Edition free?

Braid Anniversary Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is lumen. free?

lumen. costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Braid Anniversary Edition or lumen.?

lumen. is rated higher. Braid Anniversary Edition averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while lumen. averages 4.8 from 42 ratings.

### Do Braid Anniversary Edition or lumen. have ads?

Neither Braid Anniversary Edition nor lumen. shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*