# Graffiti Animation vs Lumo

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lumo at every 2 weeks against Graffiti Animation's every 17 months. Lumo also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Graffiti Animation's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Graffiti Animation against 5.0 for Lumo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumo has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Graffiti Animation ships an update every 17 months, Lumo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Graffiti Animation | Lumo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graffiti-animation/id956735172/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumo-guided-drawing/id1507455517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yang Shih-Yi](https://appshunter.io/developer/739029445) | [JWeg Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320946373) |

## What reviewers say

### Graffiti Animation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graffiti-animation/id956735172)

This tool helps children learn to write and create simple text animations. It's designed to be an engaging way for young users to express their creativity through animated text.

**Highlights:** Learn to write, Create text animations, Designed for children, Simple text tools, Creative expression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lumo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumo-guided-drawing/id1507455517)

This app lets you trace glowing lines on real paper attached to your iPad to create drawings. Bring stories to life by using a regular pencil or pen to follow the guided path. It's a unique way to combine digital guidance with traditional art.

**Highlights:** Trace glowing lines, Use real paper and pen, Audio story integration, Guided drawing experience, Supports standard pencils/pens

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Graffiti Animation free?

Graffiti Animation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lumo free?

Lumo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Graffiti Animation or Lumo?

Graffiti Animation and Lumo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Graffiti Animation or Lumo have ads?

Neither Graffiti Animation nor Lumo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Graffiti Animation or Lumo?

Graffiti Animation ships an update every 17 months, and Lumo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Graffiti Animation was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lumo on November 3, 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.*