# Lumos vs ClearView Basic

The clearest difference is price: Lumos at Free against ClearView Basic's $2.49. Lumos also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 2). ClearView Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Lumos is free to download; ClearView Basic costs $2.49 up front. Lumos sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ClearView Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClearView Basic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumos has 3.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Lumos's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClearView Basic's.

Lumos ships an update every 3 weeks, ClearView Basic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumos | ClearView Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.49 |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumos-sun-and-moon-tracker/id725106192/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearview-basic/id6757437352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 53 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luminous Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/725106195) | [Photurion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866951227) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumos-sun-and-moon-tracker/id725106192)

This app precisely predicts the sun and moon's positions for any time and location. Visualize celestial movements with augmented reality, map overlays, and detailed calendars to plan photography, events, or installations.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality sun/moon projection, Map view of celestial positions, Street View for remote locations, Rise/set times and moon phase calendar, Event notifications (dawn, dusk, golden hour), Shadow length and object height calculation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lumos Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Lumos Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Lumos Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Lumos Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lumos Pro - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### ClearView Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearview-basic/id6757437352)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Enhance your camera's view in challenging weather conditions like fog, rain, and snow. This app uses real-time technology to remove haze and improve visibility, making it ideal for driving or outdoor activities. Enjoy clear vision without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time visibility enhancement, Fog and haze removal, Low-contrast enhancement, Offline functionality, One-tap clarity

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumos free?

Lumos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ClearView Basic free?

ClearView Basic costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lumos or ClearView Basic?

ClearView Basic is rated higher. Lumos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while ClearView Basic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lumos or ClearView Basic have ads?

Neither Lumos nor ClearView Basic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lumos or ClearView Basic?

Lumos ships an update every 3 weeks, and ClearView Basic fortnightly. Most recently, Lumos was updated on September 21, 2026 and ClearView Basic on August 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*