Comparison

Gemify vs Luma

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

Head to head
About

Gemify

Features
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Gemify turns the timer on its head: distracting apps stay locked by default, and focused time is the currency that opens them. Most blockers punish you. You hit a wall, feel guilty, and switch the thing off. Gemify spins the loop the other way β€” you earn the right to a break by doing the work first. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps that pull you away β€” Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, anything you pick. 2. Run a focus timer (5 / 25 / 50 / 90 minutes) and do real work. Finishing earns Gems. 3. Want a break? Spend Gems to open an app β€” 1 Gem buys 1 minute. When time runs out, the lock returns automatically. EARN RATES β€’ 5 min focused β†’ 1 Gem β€’ 25 min focused β†’ 5 Gems β€’ 50 min focused β†’ 11 Gems β€’ 90 min focused β†’ 22 Gems Longer sessions carry a small bonus. Unlocks start at 5 Gems for 5 minutes. REAL ENFORCEMENT, NOT WILLPOWER Gemify uses Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) framework to actually keep the apps you chose closed at the OS level. No browser hack, no overlay, no easy bypass. The lock you set is the lock you get. ONE RULE WE WILL NEVER BREAK Gems cannot be bought. Not with money, not one. Every Gem in your balance is proof of focused time β€” that is the entire point. If you could pay your way past the block, none of it would mean anything. FREE VS PRO Free includes the full focus timer, the full Gem loop, and 2 blocked apps β€” enough to feel how the loop changes your day. Pro adds: β€’ Unlimited blocked apps β€’ Web ↔ iPhone sync with the Gemify Chrome extension β€’ Focus analytics (coming soon) Pro is available as a 7-day free trial, then $84.99/year or $10.99/month. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings β†’ Apple ID β†’ Subscriptions. PRIVACY Gemify never reads which apps you actually open. The list of apps you mark as blocked is stored on your device as opaque tokens β€” Apple never tells us their names, and we never store or transmit them. Your Gem balance and focus session history live in your own account so they can sync across devices. Privacy policy: https://rammaru.com/en/legal/privacy Terms of service: https://rammaru.com/en/legal/terms β€” Built for people whose best work needs depth, not discipline. If Gemify protects an hour of yours, a quiet rating helps it reach the next person.

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Luma

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Do real life before you scroll. Tired of losing 4+ hours every day to doomscrolling? Willpower alone is no match for social media algorithms. Luma flips the script: screen time is no longer a defaultβ€”it’s a reward you earn through real-life action. Protect your focus on a schedule With Scheduled Blocks in Luma Plus, choose the apps, days, and start and end times for your focus routine. Create a daily plan, repeat it on selected weekdays, or choose a specific date. Luma automatically blocks your selected apps during that window. Make separate plans for study, work, or winding down. Edit the hours, pause a plan when you need to, and optionally receive notifications when a scheduled block starts and ends. Requires Screen Time access. How Luma works: 1. Choose Distracting Apps: Pick the social, video, and gaming apps you want to protect. 2. Complete Real-Life Quests: Do push-ups, stretch, read, study, or finish a focus session. 3. Earn Screen Time Credits: Your camera or timer verifies your effort and awards time credits. 4. Unlock & Enjoy: Spend your earned minutes guilt-free. When time runs out, Luma locks them automatically. What makes Luma different: β€’ Camera and Pose Tracking: Real-time tracking counts your push-ups and guides your stretching sessions. No cheatingβ€”earn your screen time through real movement! β€’ Interactive Daily Quests: Express gratitude in a 3-point journal, take a 3-minute rhythm dance break, or take a photo touching grass outside. β€’ Focus Timer & Pomodoro: Need deep work or study time? Start a focus block and stack minutes for later. β€’ 1-Minute Unlock Warning: Never get cut off mid-scroll without notice. β€’ Streak Freeze & Star Quests: Build daily momentum without fear of losing your streak on busy days. Block distractions, not your life: β€’ Native Screen Time Integration: Built strictly on Apple’s Screen Time controls. β€’ 100% Private: Luma never reads your messages, browsing history, or personal data. Everything stays on your device. β€’ Friction That Works: Break impulsive phone pickups with intentional pause and physical action. Built for: β€’ Students aiming to study before opening social media β€’ Professionals looking to eliminate workday distractions β€’ Anyone struggling with doomscrolling, attention, or phone habits β€’ People who want to replace passive screen time with real-world habits Your phone does not have to be the enemy. Do real life. Earn your scroll. Luma Plus: Luma Plus unlocks full access through flexible auto-renewable subscriptions. Pricing may vary by territory and is clearly displayed before confirmation. Eligible plans may feature free trials or introductory offers as detailed on the paywall. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing cycle. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://luma-yasinertekin.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://luma-yasinertekin.web.app/terms

Screenshots

Gemify4 screens
Luma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Luma at 18.2 against Gemify's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Gemify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Luma sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gemify ships an update every 11 days, Luma every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Gemify versus Luma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGemifyLuma
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.218.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB126 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRanmaru ItoYASIN ERTEKIN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gemify

Subscriptions2
  • Gemify Pro Monthly7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Gemify Pro Annual7 Days trial$84.991 Year
4 purchases

Luma

Subscriptions4
  • Luma Plus Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Luma Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Luma Plus Annual Offer7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Luma Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Gemify free?
Gemify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luma free?
Luma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gemify or Luma have ads?
Neither Gemify nor Luma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gemify or Luma?
Gemify ships an update every 11 days, and Luma every 6 days. Most recently, Gemify was updated on October 24, 2026 and Luma on October 16, 2026.

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