Lumy vs Moon Capture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lumy
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.
- 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
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Lumy is a modern sun tracker + outdoor activity planner. - Perfect lighting for photos or videos? Done. - Sunrise hike or sunset walk? Easy. - Outdoor yoga or sunlight breaks? Covered. Whether you’re chasing golden hour* or keeping an eye on moon phases for a night under the stars, Lumy helps you make the most of natural light. Now redesigned from the ground up - Lumy feels more personal, purposeful, and in sync with how we live. Introducing Modes: Switch between profiles like Daily, Photography, or Meditation to shape Lumy around your routine. See only what matters to you. Lumy also supports iOS’s State of Mind feature, offering sunlight suggestions based on your mood entries in the Health app - a gentle nudge to step out and connect with nature. And with weather forecasts for the next seven days, you can plan with confidence. Lumy calculates all sun and moon data entirely on-device. No tracking. No server calls. Only the weather needs internet. Lumy works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. One purchase, full family access. Features - Modes: Switch profiles based on your needs... from weekday planning to weekend golden hour. - Sun + Moon Tracking: Accurate data, solar compass, and future predictions. - Season Info: Both astronomical and meteorological seasons. - Remainders: Custom repeatable notifications. - Apple Watch: Complications, Double-tap, and Live Activities. - Widgets + Control Center: Quick access via Smart Stack and more. - Interaction Upgrades: Time travel slider, Quick Access Button, fluid animations. - Visual Feel: Simulated light, shimmering glows, and enhanced Classic visuals. - Accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and more. - Privacy First: Fully offline (except weather). Your data stays with you. - Localization: Available in Japanese, Chinese, French, and German. Lumy helps photographers, outdoor lovers, and wellness seekers stay in sync with the sun and moon. *What's Golden Hour? Golden Hour (or Magic Hour) is the short time after sunrise or before sunset when the light is soft, warm, and perfect for capturing stunning photos or videos. Sun Information Available: Sunrise, Sunset, First Light, Last Light, Golden Hour, Blue Hour, Astronomical Twilight, Nautical Twilight, Civil Twilight, Solar Noon, Solar Midnight. Moon Information Available: Moonrise, Moonset, Altitude, Azimuth, Transit, Transit Elevation, Weekly Moon Phase, Next Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter, Last Quarter. Got feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at hello@waplestuff.com.
Moon Capture
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Moon Capture is a dedicated camera app designed to help you photograph the moon and night sky more clearly. Instead of relying on generic auto settings, Moon Capture gives you purpose-built shooting modes for full moons, crescents, supermoons, and stars. The app combines guided camera controls with tools that help you get cleaner, sharper results directly from your iPhone or iPad. Features: • Dedicated shooting modes for different lunar and night sky conditions • Smart exposure assistance for easier framing • Manual-style moon capture settings tuned for detail • Exposure bracketing for difficult lighting • Multi-frame stacking for cleaner low-noise results • Zoom controls optimized for lunar framing • Moon info and phase guidance • Built-in gallery for reviewing and managing captures inside the app Whether you are shooting a bright full moon, a thin crescent, or a darker night sky scene, Moon Capture helps make the process simpler and more reliable. Best results: Moon Shot features work best on iPhones with telephoto camera systems, where the app can capture more lunar detail. Devices without telephoto lenses can still use the app, but close-up moon results may be limited.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moon Capture at none against Lumy's 3. Moon Capture also leads on price ($4.99 vs $7.99). Lumy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Lumy costs $7.99 and Moon Capture $4.99 up front. Lumy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Moon Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lumy ships an update every 3 days, Moon Capture every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lumy | Moon Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raja Vijayaraman | Steven Marshall |
Bugs and requests
Lumy
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Moon Capture
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lumy
- A Little Light (Small Tip)$0.99
- More Light (Medium Tip)$3.99
- All the Light (Huge Tip)$9.99
Moon Capture
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lumy free?
Is Moon Capture free?
Do Lumy or Moon Capture have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lumy or Moon Capture?
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