Comparison

DARE. vs Lumeli

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

Head to head
About

DARE.

Features
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DARE. is the accountability app for people who are tired of wasting time. Every morning, you write a contract with yourself. In your own words. What you're going to do. How long you'll do it. Then you sign it. Once you sign, DARE. blocks your distractions. Try to open Instagram? You'll see your own words staring back at you: "You signed a contract. Study for my exam. 2 hours. Finish it first." Want to quit early? You'll have to hold a button that says "I'm weak" for 3 seconds. Most people can't do it. YOUR DARE SCORE (0–1000+) Every contract you fulfill builds your score. Every time you quit, it drops. No participation trophies. Just a number that tells the truth about your discipline. HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign a contract — Write what you'll do today. 2. Lock in — Your distractions get blocked. No way around it. 3. Prove it — Log what you did. Your score goes up. Or it doesn't. FEATURES · Daily contracts in your own words · App blocking powered by Screen Time · DARE Score that tracks your discipline (0–1000) · Focus sessions with milestone check-ins · "I'm weak" quit button — try pressing it · 90-day letter to your future self · Weekly report cards (A+ to F) · Proof of work logging · Streak tracking DARE. is not a screen time tracker. It's not a pomodoro timer. It's a contract system that holds you accountable to yourself. Stop scrolling. Start building. SUBSCRIPTION INFO · Yearly: $99.99/year (7-day free trial) · Monthly: $19.99/month · Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase · Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period · You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings Privacy Policy: https://app-dare.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://app-dare.netlify.app/terms

About

Lumeli

This app helps you reduce mindless scrolling and stay focused on important tasks. It allows you to block distracting apps, track your progress, and earn rewards for building healthier screen-time habits. Turn saved time into visible achievements and make your time count.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set daily screen-time limits
  • Track time saved
  • Build daily streaks
  • Earn Time Coins
  • Unlock badges and achievements
  • Sync progress via iCloud
Features
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Take back your time with Lumeli. Lumeli helps you reduce mindless scrolling, stay away from distracting apps, and turn the time you save into visible progress. Choose the apps that distract you, spin the wheel to set your protected time, and let Lumeli help you focus on what matters. SPIN. LOCK. TAKE LIFE BACK. But Lumeli isn't just about blocking apps. It's designed to make spending less time on your phone feel rewarding. Every focused session adds to your journey. Watch your protected time grow, build daily streaks, earn Time Coins, reach new milestones, and unlock badges and achievements as you make progress. Your Lumeli companion is there along the way with motivation and encouragement, helping turn small wins into a habit you can actually see. With Lumeli, you can: • Lock distracting apps for a chosen amount of time • Set daily limits to build healthier screen-time habits • See how much time you've taken back • Build and maintain daily streaks • Earn Time Coins for your progress • Unlock badges, achievements, and milestones • Follow your overall progress and completed sessions • Get motivation and encouragement from your Lumeli companion • Turn less screen time into a rewarding daily challenge Whether you're studying, working, spending time with people you care about, or simply trying to scroll less, Lumeli helps you put your phone down and make your time count. Less scrolling. More progress. More time for life. Your eligible Lumeli progress can sync privately through iCloud across supported devices using the same Apple account. Lumeli uses Apple's Screen Time technologies to provide app restriction features. Screen Time authorization is required for these features. Terms of Use / EULA: https://payam-git.github.io/lumeli-privacy/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://payam-git.github.io/lumeli-privacy/privacy

Screenshots

DARE.4 screens
Lumeli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DARE. at every 8 days against Lumeli's every 3 weeks. 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. DARE. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lumeli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DARE. ships an update every 8 days, Lumeli every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DARE. versus Lumeli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDARE.Lumeli
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxim DurandPayam Ghaffarvand Mokari

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DARE.

Subscriptions3
  • Dare. Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Dare. Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Dare. Pro Yearly Offer7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Lumeli

Subscriptions2
  • Lumeli Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Lumeli Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lumeli Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is DARE. free?
DARE. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumeli free?
Lumeli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DARE. or Lumeli have ads?
Neither DARE. nor Lumeli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DARE. or Lumeli?
DARE. ships an update every 8 days, and Lumeli every 3 weeks. Most recently, DARE. was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lumeli on October 31, 2026.

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