neverthink vs Lumen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
neverthink
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Neverthink is Internet TV — hand-picked YouTube channels you just lean back and watch. No endless scrolling, no algorithm rabbit holes. Pick a channel, press play, and enjoy a curated stream of the best videos on the web. • Curated channels across comedy, music, tech, and more • Lean-back, TV-style viewing — one video flows into the next • A personalised For You feed that learns what you love • Spotlight picks and top-rated videos, refreshed regularly • Save your favourites and pick up where you left off Neverthink Premium is an auto-renewable subscription: $3.99/month with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Stop thinking about what to watch. Just watch. Terms of Use: https://neverthink.video/terms Privacy Policy: https://neverthink.video/privacy
Lumen
This app acts as a premium player for your existing IPTV service, organizing your channels, movies, and series into a fast and intuitive interface. It supports various provider formats and offers features like EPG guides, catch-up, and offline downloads.
- Connects to Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG, and M3U playlists
- Full EPG guide with now & next
- Fast channel switching
- Catch-up functionality
- Movie and series library organization
- Download content for offline viewing
- Record live TV
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Lumen is a premium player for the IPTV service you already have. It includes no channels, movies, or playlists — you connect your own provider (Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG portal, or M3U playlist), and Lumen turns it into a fast, beautiful, reliable experience across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. WORKS WITH YOUR PROVIDER Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG portal, and M3U / M3U8 playlists Paste your details — Lumen auto-detects the format Your credentials stay on your device, in the Keychain. Never shared. LIVE TV, DONE RIGHT Full EPG guide with now & next and a clean program grid Fast channel switching with multiple playback engines for rock-solid streams Catch-up where your provider supports it MOVIES & SERIES Your full movie and series library, organized by your provider's own categories Posters, descriptions, and cast — with instant search across everything Continue watching, resume, and auto-play the next episode A PLAYER THAT JUST WORKS Subtitles on/off and language selection; multiple audio tracks Picture in Picture, playback speed, aspect/zoom, and a media-info panel Three playback engines with automatic, silent fallback for maximum compatibility DOWNLOAD & RECORD Download movies and series to watch offline Record live TV, and schedule recordings straight from the guide SMART, PRIVATE SUGGESTIONS "For You" and "Ask Lumen" recommend from YOUR library — tell it a mood and it finds something to watch Powered by Apple's on-device intelligence. Your viewing history never leaves your device. MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac — one purchase covers all your devices Gorgeous light and dark themes PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. No account required. SIMPLE PRICING Try everything free for 7 days, then a single one-time purchase to keep Lumen forever. No subscription. Lumen does not provide or endorse any content. You must have your own IPTV service (Xtream, Stalker, or M3U) to use the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Lumen at 4 against neverthink's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. neverthink sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Lumen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | neverthink | Lumen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wojciech Bandzerewicz | Om Patel (U.S.) |
In-app purchases
neverthink
- Neverthink Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
Lumen
- Lumen Unlock$9.99









