Kinode vs Lumenic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kinode
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Your own media, ready to watch on iPhone and iPad. Kinode brings local files, NAS, WebDAV and Emby sources into a personal media library. Browse posters and movie information, choose subtitles and audio tracks, and continue where you left off. Included for free • Add media sources, test connections and browse files. • Play standard-resolution video files from local storage and NAS. • Browse your library and movie information. • Switch subtitles and audio tracks. • Keep viewing history on your device and resume playback. Kinode Pro • Play 4K ultra-high-definition video files. • Play the main feature from supported Blu-ray BDMV folders. • Play videos from supported cloud-drive sources. • Sync viewing history with iCloud. Eligible Apple accounts can receive a seven-day free trial with a monthly or yearly subscription. Only one introductory offer is available per subscription group. Eligibility, offers and prices are shown in the app and on Apple’s confirmation sheet; ineligible accounts subscribe at the regular price. The trial automatically renews at the selected plan’s price unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends in Apple Account subscription settings. Lifetime Pro has no subscription free trial. Free features, your library and local viewing history remain available after a trial or subscription ends. Purchase options Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. All plans unlock the same Pro features. Prices are shown in the app and on Apple's purchase confirmation sheet. Payments are handled by Apple. A paid subscription is charged at purchase confirmation; an eligible free trial is charged when the paid subscription period begins unless canceled in time. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel renewal in your Apple Account subscription settings. A lifetime purchase does not automatically cancel an existing subscription. Restore Purchases is available in Settings → Kinode Pro. Kinode does not provide movies or TV shows. Bring media and sources you have permission to access. Pro does not include third-party cloud storage subscriptions or media service fees. Blu-ray support is for the main feature in BDMV folders; ISO images and full Blu-ray menus are not included. Playback compatibility depends on the file, device and network. Privacy Policy: https://www.kinode.com.cn/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: wdk950822@icloud.com Content and rights enquiries Kinode is a media playback and management tool and does not provide movies or TV shows. Users should access and play only media they own or are authorised to use. Third-party content, trademarks and related rights belong to their respective rights holders. If you believe that content displayed or used by the app infringes your rights, please contact wdk950822@icloud.com with the location of the content, evidence of your rights and your contact information. After reviewing the report, we will promptly take appropriate action, such as removing content or disabling links, and cooperate in resolving the matter.
Lumenic
Stream local and network media on your iPhone and iPad. Connect to NAS, home servers, and network storage for a smooth audio-visual experience. Supports various formats, subtitles, and advanced playback features.
- Play local and network media
- Connect to NAS, SMB, WebDAV
- Supports MKV, MP4, MOV, TS
- External and embedded subtitles
- HDR and Dolby Vision support
- Playback progress and resume
- Picture-in-picture and background audio
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Lumenic, 在 iPhone 和 iPad 上播放本地与网络媒体,连接自己的 NAS、家庭服务器和网络存储,随时享受稳定流畅的影音体验。 主要功能: • 播放本地视频、音频和网络媒体 • 支持 NAS、SMB、WebDAV 等媒体来源 • 支持 MKV、MP4、MOV、TS 等常见格式 • 支持外挂字幕、内嵌字幕和多音轨切换 • 支持 HDR、杜比视界和高质量视频播放 • 支持弹幕、播放进度记录和断点续播 • 支持横屏播放、画中画和后台音频播放 • 支持 iPhone、iPad 以及多设备间的 iCloud 同步
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Verdict
Kinode and Lumenic are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Kinode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lumenic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kinode ships an update fortnightly, Lumenic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kinode | Lumenic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 大奎 汪 | Tsz Hong Ma |
In-app purchases
Kinode
- Kinode Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Kinode Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Kinode Pro Lifetime$29.99
Lumenic
- 7-day TrialFree
- Upgrade to All Platforms$2.99
- Pro iPhone and iPad$3.99
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- Pro Mac$3.99
- Pro All Platforms$7.99








