Comparison

Kashly vs Lumi

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

Head to head
About

Kashly

Features
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Kashly is a modern expense and budget tracker built to reduce friction. It captures spending the way people actually pay—automatically when possible, manually when needed. Instead of typing every transaction, Kashly helps you log expenses using voice input, SMS extraction, and Apple Pay transaction parsing, then organizes everything into clear budgets and categories. What makes Kashly different Voice transactions Add expenses by speaking. No typing, no forms. Automated SMS extraction Kashly can extract transaction details from bank or payment SMS messages and convert them into expenses automatically. Apple Pay transaction parsing Supported Apple Pay transaction details can be captured and logged without manual entry. Bills & installments tracking Track recurring bills and multi-month installments separately from daily expenses, with clear visibility into what’s ongoing and what’s left. Manual control when you want it Every expense can still be edited, categorized, or added manually. Clear budgets and summaries See where your money goes, how much is committed, and what’s flexible. Kashly respects your privacy. On iOS, the app does not access your messages or Apple Pay history directly. Instead, users may optionally configure a secure personal automation using Apple’s Shortcuts app to forward transaction details. Kashly does not provide banking, payments, loans, or financial advice. It does not initiate transactions or move money. It is a personal finance tracking tool only. User data is securely transmitted, stored privately, and never shared with third parties. Account and data deletion can be requested at any time. Kashly is designed for people who want speed, automation, and clarity in tracking their finances—without noise or spreadsheets. Terms of Use: https://kashlyapp.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://kashlyapp.com/privacy-policy/

About

Lumi

Features
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Lumi helps you understand where your money goes, manage a monthly budget, and stay in control on your own or with housemates. EXPENSES AND BUDGET IN ONE PLACE Add expenses manually or with Apple Shortcuts. Set income, fixed expenses, and savings goals, then follow your daily and monthly budget. SHARED HOUSEHOLD FOR UP TO FOUR PEOPLE Manage personal and shared expenses, split amounts between household members, see who needs to transfer and how much, and record transfers that immediately reduce obligations. MONTHLY SCORE AND INSIGHTS Get a clear month-to-date score, category trends, and practical insights that help you spot overspending and savings opportunities. APPLE PAY AND SHORTCUTS Set up an automation in Apple Shortcuts to log payments quickly. Lumi automatically suggests a category based on the merchant and learns from your choices. MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT Choose a primary currency and add expenses in other currencies with current exchange-rate conversion. Some advanced features require a monthly Lumi Plus subscription. Your privacy matters. Your information is stored securely and is never sold to third parties. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Lumi Plus is an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://michael12987.github.io/legal/terms-en.html Privacy Policy: https://michael12987.github.io/legal/privacy-en.html

Screenshots

Kashly4 screens
Lumi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lumi at every 5 days against Kashly's every 5 months. Kashly's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). 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. Kashly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lumi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kashly ships an update every 5 months, Lumi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Kashly versus Lumi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKashlyLumi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Salibadir ben ami

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kashly

Subscriptions2
  • Kashly Premium – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Lumi

Subscriptions1
  • Lumi Plus$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Kashly free?
Kashly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumi free?
Lumi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kashly or Lumi have ads?
Neither Kashly nor Lumi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kashly or Lumi?
Kashly ships an update every 5 months, and Lumi every 5 days. Most recently, Kashly was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lumi on November 9, 2026.

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