# Calmind vs LuminaLull

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Calmind at 60 against LuminaLull's 2. Calmind also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). LuminaLull's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calmind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and LuminaLull sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Calmind against 4.5 for LuminaLull. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calmind has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Calmind's written reviews are positive against 100% of LuminaLull's.

Calmind ships an update every 6 weeks, LuminaLull every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calmind | LuminaLull |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmind-light-meditation/id895886281/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminalull/id6760706894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainmedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/895886284) | [Gregory Hogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835199521) |

## What reviewers say

### Calmind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmind-light-meditation/id895886281)

This app uses science-backed flashlight stimulation and binaural beats to guide users into deep relaxation and sleep. It offers a structured daily wellness plan including guided breathing, journaling, and nature sounds. Designed for those who struggle with stress, sleep, or quieting their minds, it provides a unique approach to mental wellness.

**Highlights:** Flickering Light Stimulation (FLS), Binaural beats and ASMR, Structured daily wellness plan, Guided breathing exercises, Gratitude journal, Nature soundscapes, 500+ customizable sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calmind Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Calmind Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Calmind premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Calmind Premium | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Calmind premium 1yr | $69.99 | per year |
| Calmind Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Calmind Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Calmind Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Calmind Premium | $299.00 | one-time |


### LuminaLull

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminalull/id6760706894)

This app uses AI to create personalized audio and light entrainment sessions for sleep, focus, and relaxation. It offers multiple entrainment methods, including unique synchronized photic light strobes via your iPhone flashlight, and tracks your progress privately on-device.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized sessions, Photic entrainment with iPhone flashlight, Binaural beats and isochronic tones, Ambient soundscapes, Save and share custom presets, Progress tracking and data export, On-device processing for privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LuminaLull Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| LUMINALULLOTP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calmind free?

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

### Is LuminaLull free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calmind or LuminaLull?

LuminaLull is rated higher. Calmind averages 4.4 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while LuminaLull averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Calmind or LuminaLull have ads?

Neither Calmind nor LuminaLull shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calmind or LuminaLull?

Calmind ships an update every 6 weeks, and LuminaLull every 2 months. Most recently, Calmind was updated on October 23, 2026 and LuminaLull on October 25, 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.*