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.

About

Luma

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Do real life before you scroll. Luma turns healthy real-life actions into screen time. Complete a habit, focus session, or daily quest to earn minutes, then use those minutes to unlock distracting apps for a limited time. HOW LUMA WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to block. 2. Pick a healthy task or create your own. 3. Complete the focus timer or daily quest. 4. Earn time credits and coins. 5. Unlock your appsβ€”then let Luma protect them again when time runs out. EARN YOUR SCREEN TIME Read, study, work out, clean, journal, or do deep work. Luma combines an app blocker, focus timer, and habit tracker in one positive reward loop. Instead of fighting your phone with willpower, make screen time something you earn. DAILY QUESTS & STREAKS Take on simple real-life quests such as making your bed, clearing your desk, or tidying your room. Use the before-and-after photo flow to verify progress, earn rewards, and build a stronger streak. BLOCK DISTRACTIONS, NOT YOUR LIFE β€’ Protect selected social media, video, and game apps β€’ Create custom tasks and rewards β€’ Earn minutes through focused sessions β€’ Choose how long to unlock your apps β€’ Track available minutes and recent activity β€’ Automatically protect apps again when time ends PRIVATE BY DESIGN Luma uses Apple’s Screen Time controls to protect selected apps. It does not read your messages or the content inside your apps. Your app selections remain protected by Apple’s privacy system. BUILT FOR β€’ Students who want to focus before social media β€’ People reducing doomscrolling and phone addiction β€’ Anyone building healthier digital habits β€’ Habit builders motivated by rewards β€’ People looking for a practical digital detox Your phone does not have to be the enemy. Do real life. Earn your screen time. LUMA PLUS Luma Plus unlocks full access through weekly, monthly, and annual auto-renewable subscriptions. Prices vary by country or region and are shown before purchase. Eligible plans may include a free trial or introductory offer; availability and duration appear on the purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when the purchase is confirmed. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://luma-yasinertekin.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://luma-yasinertekin.web.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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. Both last shipped on September 11, 2026.

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 MB112 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 September 11, 2026 and Luma on September 11, 2026.

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