Lumen vs EkAi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lumen
This app acts as a browser that remembers what you read, building a personal knowledge base from engaged pages. It allows you to ask questions in plain English about your reading history, with answers generated by an on-device AI. All your data remains private and offline.
- On-device AI knowledge base
- Plain English questioning
- Automatic content organization
- Private and offline browsing
- Tracker blocking
- Source citation for answers
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Lumen is a browser with a memory. Most browsers forget the second you close a tab. Lumen does not. As you read, it quietly builds a personal knowledge base from the pages you actually engage with, and then lets you ask questions about any of it in plain English, answered by an AI model that runs entirely on your device. Nothing you read, nothing you ask, and nothing Lumen learns about you ever leaves your phone. WHAT IT DOES Lumen reads along with you. It distinguishes between pages you genuinely read and pages you opened and swiped away, and it extracts the meaningful content from the ones that stuck. That content gets summarized, embedded, and organized into a searchable knowledge base, all on-device. Later, when you want to find something, you do not have to dig through history or remember which tab it was in. You just ask: "What did I read about sourdough starters last week?" "Summarize that article about the new M-series chips." "What were the main arguments in that piece I read on Tuesday?" Every answer cites the pages it came from, so you can jump straight back to the source. AUTO-ORGANIZED Your reading sorts itself into a clean hierarchy: Topics, Websites, and Pages. Each level carries its own AI-generated summary, so you can scan what you have been learning at a glance. No tagging, no folders to maintain. Lumen handles it in the background. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Lumen has no server. There is quite literally nothing to send. On-device LLM: a quantized Llama 3.2 model runs locally through Apple's MLX framework. Local SQLite storage: your reading history, summaries, and embeddings never leave the device. Built-in privacy: tracker blocking, third-party cookie blocking, and fingerprint resistance. Secure: HTTPS-only by default, with mixed-content blocking. No strings attached: no accounts, no sync, no telemetry, no ads. The AI weights download once on first launch (~700 MB). After that, everything works fully offline: browsing, reading, asking, answering. BUILT FOR iOS Lumen is written from scratch in Swift and SwiftUI, designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. It uses Apple's own frameworks wherever it can: NLEmbedding for semantic search, WKWebView for browsing, SQLite with FTS5 for full-text queries, and MLX Swift for on-device inference. Zero third-party trackers. Zero external services. WHO IT'S FOR While most browsers treat the web as a feed to scroll past, Lumen treats it as a library worth keeping. If you read a lot online and constantly think "I know I saw something about this recently but I cannot find it again," Lumen is for you. Researchers, students, writers, developers, and lifelong learners. You do not need to change how you browse. Browse normally, and Lumen takes care of the rest. REQUIREMENTS iOS 18 or later. iPhone with Apple Silicon recommended for the fastest on-device AI performance.
EkAi
Experience a faster, simpler, and more private way to browse the web. This lightweight browser offers lightning-fast page loading, built-in ad and tracker blocking, and an intuitive interface for a distraction-free online experience.
- Fast page loading
- Lightweight design
- Built-in ad blocker
- Advanced tracker blocking
- Clean, simple interface
- 100% free
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Fast. Lightweight. Private. Discover a better way to browse the web with a browser built for speed, simplicity, and privacy. Designed to deliver a smooth and distraction-free experience, this browser focuses on what matters most: performance and user control. Whether you're reading news, watching videos, or searching for information, everything loads quickly and runs efficiently — even on devices with limited storage or slower network connections. Key Features Fast page loading with optimized performance Lightweight design with low memory and battery usage Built-in ad blocker to remove intrusive ads and pop-ups Advanced tracker blocking to protect your privacy Clean, simple, and easy-to-use interface Completely free with no hidden fees Lightning-Fast Browsing This browser is engineered for speed. Pages load quickly, scrolling is smooth, and performance remains stable even when multiple tabs are open. Enjoy a seamless browsing experience without lag or unnecessary delays. Lightweight & Efficient With a compact app size and minimal system resource usage, the browser runs smoothly on a wide range of devices. It is designed to save storage space and reduce battery consumption while maintaining high performance. Built-in Ad Blocking Say goodbye to annoying ads and pop-ups. The integrated ad blocker helps create a cleaner browsing environment, allowing you to focus on content without distractions. Tracker Blocking & Privacy Protection Your privacy matters. The browser automatically blocks tracking scripts and prevents websites from monitoring your activity. Browse with greater confidence knowing your data is not being collected unnecessarily. Clean and User-Friendly Design The interface is minimal and intuitive. Everything is placed where you expect it to be, making navigation simple and efficient for everyday use. 100% Free Enjoy all features without subscriptions or hidden costs. Fast, lightweight, and private browsing — completely free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EkAi at 16.0 against Lumen's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lumen against 5.0 for EkAi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.
Lumen ships an update every 2 weeks, EkAi weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lumen | EkAi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Kosukhin | EKILA SOLUTIONS COMPANY LIMITED |
Customer experience
Lumen
EkAi
In-app purchases
Lumen
No in-app purchases
EkAi
No in-app purchases









