Comparison

ParentScript vs Luma

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

Head to head
About

ParentScript

Features
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You know the right approach. You just can't find the words in the moment. Every parent has been there — your toddler is on the floor at the grocery store, or screaming at bedtime, or hitting their sibling — and your mind goes completely blank. You know punishment doesn't work. You believe in connection. But when the nervous system is flooded and logic is offline, knowing the theory isn't the same as knowing what to say. ParentScript gives you the exact words. Organized by situation and your child's age (1 through 6), ParentScript is a "Say This, Not That" script library built for parents who already understand gentle parenting but freeze in the moment. Every script is short, practical, and field-tested for real toddler behavior — not idealized parenting content. WHAT'S INSIDE: • Tantrum Toolkit — Always free. A 6-step real-time SOS guide for active meltdowns. Follow the steps while it's happening: acknowledge the big feeling, get to their level, regulate yourself first, offer connection, and move through it together. • Script Library — Browse by situation (hitting, not listening, public meltdown, bedtime refusal, sharing struggles, separation anxiety, and more) and filter by your child's age. Each card shows the exact phrase to use and the phrase to avoid — with a brief explanation of why. • Ask AI — Describe your exact situation in your own words. ParentScript's AI returns: why this behavior is developmentally normal at your child's age, three exact scripts tailored to the moment, the phrases that tend to backfire, and a simple preventive tip. It speaks your language — nervous system, big feelings, co-regulation, connect before correcting. • Favorites — Save the scripts that work for your child. Build a personal reference library of what actually resonates. • Daily Tips — A new parenting phrase or reframe every day, drawn from the script library. WHO IT'S FOR: Parents of toddlers ages 1–6 who are already on the gentle parenting path but want practical, in-the-moment support. If you've ever closed a parenting account and thought "I know all this — I just can't DO it when it's actually happening" — this app is for you. WHAT IT IS NOT: ParentScript is not a clinical tool, a therapy replacement, or a parenting curriculum. It is a practical reference for everyday hard moments. No streaks. No failure states. No judgment. FREE TIER INCLUDES: • Tantrum Toolkit (always free, no account required) • 3 free AI-personalized scripts • 5 script library lookups • Ages 1–4 script library • Daily tip PREMIUM UNLOCKS: • Unlimited script library lookups • Ages 5–6 script library • Unlimited Ask AI • Favorites / saved scripts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: ParentScript Premium is available as a monthly subscription ($4.99/month) or annual subscription ($29.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://glidenova.com/ParentScript/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://glidenova.com/ParentScript/terms.html

About

Luma

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Luma is the calm, beautifully designed breastfeeding tracker built for the 3 AM moments new parenthood is made of. One-tap feed logging, gentle reminders, and a night mode that won't wake the baby — or you. GENTLE FEED TRACKING • One-tap left/right tracker with smart side-switching • A last-fed badge so you never wonder "was it 20 or 40 minutes ago?" • Close the app while the timer runs — your feed keeps logging KNOW YOUR BABY'S RHYTHM • Full feeding history with daily and weekly charts • Streaks, totals, and longest-feed stats • A clean weekly view your pediatrician will actually ask for QUIET BY DESIGN • Night Mode auto-dims after 9 PM • No notifications you didn't ask for • Designed to disappear from your mind between feeds APPLE WATCH • Log a feed straight from your wrist • Syncs back to your iPhone automatically LUMA PRO • 3-day free trial, then choose monthly or yearly • Unlock bottle & pump tracking, full feeding history, the expert feeding guide, smart reminders, and a personalised baby profile • Cancel anytime in your Apple ID Settings, at least 24 hours before the end of the current period PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your feeding history lives on your device. Sign in with Apple is optional and only used to keep your account portable. No ads, ever. Terms of Use: https://www.lumaapp.mom/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.lumaapp.mom/privacy

Screenshots

ParentScript4 screens
Luma3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Luma at every 2 days against ParentScript's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ParentScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Luma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ParentScript ships an update every 6 months, Luma every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ParentScript versus Luma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParentScriptLuma
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph De Santa ClaraTanishq Dhingra

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ParentScript

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Luma

Subscriptions2
  • Luma Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Luma Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ParentScript free?
ParentScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luma free?
Luma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ParentScript or Luma have ads?
Neither ParentScript nor Luma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ParentScript or Luma?
ParentScript ships an update every 6 months, and Luma every 2 days. Most recently, ParentScript was updated on October 7, 2026 and Luma on October 7, 2026.

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