# Lumy vs Alpha Remote Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alpha Remote Controller at none against Lumy's 3. Alpha Remote Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($5.99 vs $7.99). Lumy's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lumy costs $7.99 and Alpha Remote Controller $5.99 up front. Lumy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Alpha Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alpha Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumy has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Lumy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Alpha Remote Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lumy ships an update every 2 days, Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumy | Alpha Remote Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumy/id908905093/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-remote-controller/id6448733047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 257 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raja Vijayaraman](https://appshunter.io/developer/562575890) | [Vladimir Belohradsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/712687918) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumy/id908905093)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Track sunrise, sunset, and golden hour for optimal outdoor activities and photography. This app offers personalized profiles, weather forecasts, and on-device data processing for privacy. Plan your day with natural light in mind.

**Highlights:** Personalized activity profiles (Modes), Sunrise, sunset, and golden hour tracking, Moon phase and rise/set times, 7-day weather forecasts, On-device data processing, Apple Watch complications and Live Activities, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Little Light (Small Tip) | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Light (Medium Tip) | $3.99 | one-time |
| All the Light (Huge Tip) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautifully designed
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Elegant and visually appealing
- ⏱️ Provides valuable time-sensitive information
- 📱 Seamless integration with Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🌍 Limited location support
- 🕰️ Inaccurate or outdated information in some cases
- 🔌 Battery drain issues on Apple Watch
- 🧭 Compass/direction information not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working or displaying incorrect information
- Complications not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Crashes and freezes on certain iOS versions
- Location services not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets and complications
- Ability to manually set location
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps
- Expanded information on moon phases and celestial events
- Improved Apple Watch complications and support


### Alpha Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-remote-controller/id6448733047)

Control compatible cameras wirelessly via Bluetooth for quick reconnections and low power consumption. Operate recording, capture photos, zoom, and focus with customizable speed settings. Offers quick access from lock screen, control center, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth camera control, Record, shutter, and focus operation, Adjustable zoom and focus speed, Monitor signal strength, View camera state, Quick access from lock screen and Apple Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumy free?

Lumy costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Alpha Remote Controller free?

Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lumy or Alpha Remote Controller?

Alpha Remote Controller is rated higher. Lumy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Alpha Remote Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lumy or Alpha Remote Controller have ads?

Neither Lumy nor Alpha Remote Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lumy or Alpha Remote Controller?

Lumy ships an update every 2 days, and Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. Most recently, Lumy was updated on September 25, 2026 and Alpha Remote Controller on September 23, 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.*