Comparison

Luma vs Hold

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

Head to head
About

Luma

Features
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Luma is a GLP-1 tracker and protein-first meal coach for people building nutrition, hydration and weight-loss routines while working with a qualified clinician. Use Luma to keep the daily details of a GLP-1 plan organized: meals, protein, water, fiber, symptoms, dose-day notes, injection site rotation and weekly progress. What Luma helps you do: - Track GLP-1 wellness routines in one place - Set editable protein, water and fiber targets - Estimate calories, protein and meal details from text or food photos - Log weight progress, hydration and fiber - Keep dose-day notes and injection site rotation history - Record nausea, appetite, energy and other symptom notes - Get restaurant ordering guidance for protein-first choices - Use optional Apple Health weight and water context - Create weekly progress reports you can review or share Luma is designed for practical support, not shame-based dieting. It helps you notice patterns, prepare meals, remember routines and organize the small details that are easy to miss during a GLP-1 journey. Important: Luma does not diagnose, treat, prescribe, recommend medication changes, calculate medication doses or replace a doctor, registered dietitian or other qualified clinician. Nutrition and photo estimates are approximate and should be reviewed by you. Always follow the advice of your healthcare professional and the medication instructions provided to you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://reply-bridge.com/glp-protein-coach/terms Privacy Policy: https://reply-bridge.com/glp-protein-coach/privacy

About

Hold

This app offers a guided pause to help you manage emotional eating and cravings. It provides a 10-minute mindfulness exercise to create space between an urge and your reaction, helping you build a healthier relationship with food.

Highlights
  • Guided 10-minute pause timer
  • Identify emotional triggers
  • Log comfort swaps and outcomes
  • Track eating patterns over time
  • Personalized risk map
  • Weekly recaps and charts
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Hold is a gentle urge interruption system for emotional eating and cravings. When an urge hits, you don't have to give in to autopilot or white-knuckle it. Hold will predict when the urge will hit and notify you. Open Hold, start a guided pause, and let the moment pass with you in control. HOW IT WORKS • Start a Hold the second a craving shows up • Ride out a calm, guided 10-minute pause — it keeps counting even if you put your phone down • Name what you're really feeling: stress, boredom, loneliness, tiredness, or reward • Choose a comfort swap and log what happened • Watch your patterns take shape over time WHY IT HELPS Most snacking isn't about hunger — it's about a feeling. Hold helps you notice the trigger, create a little space, and build a calmer relationship with food, one pause at a time. Regain self trust with food through Hold HOLD PLUS • Unlimited Holds, any time • Full exercise + danger window notification system • Weekly recap and charts • Personal risk map — your most vulnerable days and times • Trigger analysis and reset effectiveness • 8-week progress trends Hold Plus is an auto-renewing subscription (weekly or yearly) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. Hold is a mindfulness support tool, not a medical or mental health treatment, and not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or care. If you're struggling with compulsive behaviors or an eating disorder, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://holdprivacy.netlify.app

Screenshots

Luma3 screens
Hold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hold at 15.1 against Luma's 17.0. 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. Luma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Hold sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Luma versus Hold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumaHold
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB41 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOleksandr KarpenkoArnav Goel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Luma

Subscriptions2
  • Luma Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Luma Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Hold

Subscriptions2
  • Hold Plus Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Hold Plus Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Luma free?
Luma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hold free?
Hold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luma or Hold have ads?
Neither Luma nor Hold shows ads.

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