WishKo vs Wishlume
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
WishKo
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WishKo is a self-care companion anchored to real astronomy. Every day, the app gives you one quiet moment โ a space to release what you're carrying, reflect on what matters, and connect with something bigger than yourself. No feeds. No followers. No noise. MAKE A WISH Write what weighs on you. Let a star carry it. Your wish lands on a real star โ one of thousands mapped from actual astronomical data. It stays anonymous. Always. MANIFEST When you see someone else's wish, you can manifest it with them. Send light. No comments, no likes โ just quiet support from a stranger who understands. FIND YOUR BIRTH STAR Enter your birthday and birthplace. We'll find the star that was directly above you the moment you were born. It's real. It's yours. YOUR STAR SPEAKS Every day, your birth star has something to say. A reflection. A question. A reminder. Come back tomorrow โ it'll have something new. NAME A STAR Thousands of real stars have no name โ just catalog numbers. Give one a name. Make it yours. Permanently. DEDICATE A STAR Send someone a star. Pick one, write a message, share the link. They'll see it in the sky. REAL STARS. REAL SKY. Every star is real. Every position is accurate. Every coordinate is mapped from the HYG stellar database. This is the actual sky above you.
Wishlume
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Wishlume is a gentle 1-5 minute daily wish ritual journal. For the days when your mind feels full, your dreams feel far away, or you only have a few quiet minutes for yourself, Wishlume gives your wishes a place to stay. Unlike typical manifestation apps that ask you to visualize more, repeat more, or force yourself to stay positive, Wishlume is made to feel lighter. It helps you return to what matters through a short daily ritual: write a wish, leave a star, reflect for a moment, and continue your day with a little more clarity. You do not need a long journal session. You do not need to feel perfectly positive. You only need 1-5 minutes. With Wishlume, you can: โข Create a simple daily wish ritual โข Save your wishes as stars โข Write short reflections after each ritual โข Revisit your recent ritual journal โข Set gentle daily reminders โข Use calming soundscapes to create a more immersive ritual space Wishlume Plus unlocks: โข More wish stars (up to 3) โข Full ritual journal history โข Full soundscape library Wishlume is for people who want to stay close to their wishes without turning self-care into another task. It is not about pressure, perfection, or pretending every day is bright. It is about making a small daily space where your wishes, feelings, and inner direction can be seen. Your wish does not need to be loud. It just needs a place to stay. Subscription: Wishlume Plus offers monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wishlume at none against WishKo's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. WishKo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Wishlume asks for nothing beyond the download.
WishKo ships an update every 3 weeks, Wishlume every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WishKo | Wishlume |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Loui Canete | yeung wing lam |
In-app purchases
WishKo
- Choose Star โ Radiant$1.99
- Choose Star โ Eternal$1.99
- Choose Star โ Brilliant$2.99
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- Dedicate Star โ Radiant$2.99
- Dedicate Star โ Brilliant$4.99
- Dedicate Star โ Eternal$9.99
- Name a Star โ Faint$14.99
- Name a Star โ Glimmer$29.99
- Name a Star โ Radiant$49.99
- Name a Star โ Brilliant$79.99
Wishlume
No in-app purchases









