Comparison

Lumi vs Aura

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

Head to head
About

Lumi

Features
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Your weather app shows a UV number. Lumi tells you what to do about it. Lumi reads the real-time UV index for your exact location, then times your sunscreen to your skin type — not a generic "every two hours" rule. Tap once when you apply. Lumi handles the rest. WHY A TIMER BEATS A GUESS Fair skin loses protection in about 90 minutes. Dark skin holds it closer to 150. Lumi knows the difference and counts down accordingly, so your reminder arrives when your protection actually runs out. REAL-TIME UV, WHEREVER YOU ARE Live UV index powered by Apple Weather. Color-coded guidance tells you what to do at a glance: green means relax, yellow means protect, orange means act now. Works anywhere in the world. ONE TAP TO LOG Applied sunscreen? Tap once. Lumi records the time, captures the UV index at that moment, and starts your countdown. No forms, no fuss. REMINDERS THAT RESPECT YOU A notification when your protection wears off — worded for your skin type and today's UV. Nothing else. No spam, ever. Optional morning briefing gives you the forecast before you step outside. BUILD THE HABIT Daily streaks keep you consistent. Weekly charts show your UV exposure and application history. Monthly stats reveal your protection score, so you can see the habit forming. FEATURES - Live UV index for your location - Reapply timer matched to your skin type - One-tap logging with automatic UV capture - Context-aware reapply reminders - Daily streaks, weekly charts, monthly protection score - Morning UV briefing - Available in 12 languages - Works worldwide LUMI PRO Lumi is free to use. Lumi Pro unlocks smart high-UV alerts, the daily morning briefing, and custom reminder intervals. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://bsenturk.github.io/lumi-legal/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://bsenturk.github.io/lumi-legal/privacy-policy License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Your skin protects you every day. Lumi helps you return the favor.

About

Aura

This app creates personalized sunscreen reapplication timers based on current UV index, your skin type, SPF, and outdoor activities. It offers live UV forecasts and can display timers on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

Highlights
  • Personalized sunscreen timers
  • Live and forecast UV index
  • Skin type and SPF customization
  • Activity-based interval adjustments
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island timers
  • Optional tan mode
Features
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Sun protection is personal. Aura helps you plan sunscreen reapplication around the conditions you are actually in. It combines the current and forecast UV index with your self-reported skin type, SPF, and activity to create an easy-to-follow timer. PLAN AROUND LIVE UV Use your location to see current and upcoming UV conditions, or choose a UV value manually when you prefer not to share location. MAKE THE TIMER YOURS Choose your Fitzpatrick skin type, sunscreen SPF, and what you are doing outside. Swimming, exercise, water, and sweat can shorten the suggested interval. FOLLOW THE TIMER ANYWHERE Keep the countdown visible with a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Optional local notifications can remind you when the timer ends. OPTIONAL TAN MODE Aura includes a sunset-capped session timer for people who choose Tan mode. UV tanning is not risk-free, and Aura never marks exposure as safe. BUILT FOR FOCUS Aura does not require an account. The calm, uncluttered interface keeps the forecast, remaining time, and next action easy to find. Aura provides estimates based on forecast data and the details you select. It does not measure UV exposure, guarantee protection, prevent sunburn, or provide medical advice. Always follow sunscreen directions and use shade, clothing, and other sun-protection measures.

Screenshots

Lumi4 screens
Aura4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aura at none against Lumi's 3. Aura also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lumi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Aura asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Lumi versus Aura: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumiAura
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBurak Ahmet SenturkBo Anderson

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lumi

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Aura

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumi free?
Lumi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aura free?
Aura is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lumi or Aura have ads?
Lumi shows ads; Aura does not.

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