Lumy: iPhone vs Android
Lumy gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
Lumy by Raja Vijayaraman is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Photo & Video PaidLumy at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Lumy is a privacy-focused sun and moon tracking app designed for photographers, outdoor enthusiasts, and wellness users to plan activities around natural light conditions. The app demonstrates strong international traction in the paid Photo & Video category, ranking within the top 5 in Mexico, China, Great Britain, and Brazil, while maintaining a high user rating of 4.8 stars.
Similar apps: PhotoPills, Sun Surveyor, Golden Hour
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Lumy downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | 100k+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Lumy's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Lumy makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | A Little Light (Small Tip) | |
| 2 | More Light (Medium Tip) | |
| 3 | All the Light (Huge Tip) |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 525 |
| Google Play | 2.5 ★ | 266 139 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.0 ★ weighted by ratings | 791 |
What users say about Lumy
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users highly praise the app's intuitive design, accurate astronomical data for photography planning, and one-time purchase model. However, significant complaints focus on broken or blank widgets and watch complications, alongside missing features like historical data and specific moon rise/set complications.
Mostly positive (84% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its design, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Design: “Well Designed & Just Cool”
- Useful: “Works great, as described”
- Ease of use: “Simple app, not overly technical”
- Features & content: “Great app with lots of features”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “$7 and the Lumy widgets for iOS are blank won’t load any info or images at all”
About Lumy
- Need perfect lighting for stunning photos or videos? Done.
- Planning a sunrise walk or sunset hike? Easy.
- Outdoor yoga or a sunshine break? 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 sun exposure suggestions based on mood entries from the Health app - a gentle nudge to step outdoors and connect with nature.
With seven-day weather forecasts, you can plan ahead with confidence. All sun and moon data is calculated entirely on-device, no tracking, no server requests. Only weather uses the internet.
Lumy works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. One purchase unlocks full access for your family.
Features:
- Modes: Switch profiles to suit your needs... from weekday planning to weekend golden hour.
- Sun + Moon Tracking: Accurate data, solar compass, and future predictions.
- Season Info: Displays both astronomical and meteorological seasons.
- Reminders: Customisable, repeatable notifications.
- Apple Watch: Complications, double-tap support, and Live Activities.
- Widgets + Control Centre: Quick access via Smart Stack and more.
- Interaction Upgrades: Time travel slider, Quick Access Button, fluid animations.
- Visual Feel: Simulated sunlight, shimmering glows, and improved Classic mode.
- Accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and more.
- Privacy First: Works fully offline (except weather). Your data stays private.
- Localised: Available in French, German, Japanese, and Chinese.
Lumy supports photographers, outdoor enthusiasts, and wellness seekers to stay in rhythm 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 taking beautiful 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.
Have feedback or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you: [email protected]
Lumy iPhone
Lumy gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
Lumy is #4 in Photo & Video Paid in China and charting in 23 of 24 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Photo & Video PaidLumy at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Lumy is a privacy-focused sun and moon tracking app designed for photographers, outdoor enthusiasts, and wellness users to plan activities around natural light conditions. The app demonstrates strong international traction in the paid Photo & Video category, ranking within the top 5 in Mexico, China, Great Britain, and Brazil, while maintaining a high user rating of 4.8 stars.
Similar apps: PhotoPills, Sun Surveyor, Golden Hour
Lumy on the App Store
App details
Lumy downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Lumy's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Lumy before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Lumy makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | A Little Light (Small Tip) | |
| 2 | More Light (Medium Tip) | |
| 3 | All the Light (Huge Tip) |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 24 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| China | Photo & VideoPaid | #4 |
 United States | Photo & VideoPaid | #15 |
| Germany | Photo & VideoPaid | #7 |
 United Kingdom | Photo & VideoPaid | #10 |
 Brazil | Photo & VideoPaid | #5 |
 Japan | Photo & VideoPaid | #19 |
 Indonesia | Photo & VideoPaid | #7 |
 Canada | Photo & VideoPaid | #13 |
 Australia | Photo & VideoPaid | #14 |
 Italy | Photo & VideoPaid | #11 |
 Mexico | Photo & VideoPaid | #14 |
| United Kingdom | All AppsPaid | #126 |
 France | Photo & VideoPaid | #32 |
 Turkey | Photo & VideoPaid | #10 |
 Saudi Arabia | Photo & VideoPaid | #17 |
| Germany | All AppsPaid | #146 |
 Sweden | Photo & VideoPaid | #9 |
 South Korea | Photo & VideoPaid | #61 |
 Russia | Photo & VideoPaid | #33 |
 India | Photo & VideoPaid | #44 |
 Spain | Photo & VideoPaid | #34 |
 Netherlands | Photo & VideoPaid | #22 |
 Thailand | Photo & VideoPaid | #17 |
 Taiwan | Photo & VideoPaid | #42 |
 Vietnam | Photo & VideoPaid | #19 |
| Thailand | All AppsPaid | #93 |
| Vietnam | All AppsPaid | #99 |
Apps near Lumy on the chart
Photo & Video Paid, around #4.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Lumy
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users highly praise the app's intuitive design, accurate astronomical data for photography planning, and one-time purchase model. However, significant complaints focus on broken or blank widgets and watch complications, alongside missing features like historical data and specific moon rise/set complications.
Mostly positive (84% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its design, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Design: “Well Designed & Just Cool”
- Useful: “Works great, as described”
- Ease of use: “Simple app, not overly technical”
- Features & content: “Great app with lots of features”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “$7 and the Lumy widgets for iOS are blank won’t load any info or images at all”
About Lumy
- Need perfect lighting for stunning photos or videos? Done.
- Planning a sunrise walk or sunset hike? Easy.
- Outdoor yoga or a sunshine break? 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 sun exposure suggestions based on mood entries from the Health app - a gentle nudge to step outdoors and connect with nature.
With seven-day weather forecasts, you can plan ahead with confidence. All sun and moon data is calculated entirely on-device, no tracking, no server requests. Only weather uses the internet.
Lumy works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. One purchase unlocks full access for your family.
Features:
- Modes: Switch profiles to suit your needs... from weekday planning to weekend golden hour.
- Sun + Moon Tracking: Accurate data, solar compass, and future predictions.
- Season Info: Displays both astronomical and meteorological seasons.
- Reminders: Customisable, repeatable notifications.
- Apple Watch: Complications, double-tap support, and Live Activities.
- Widgets + Control Centre: Quick access via Smart Stack and more.
- Interaction Upgrades: Time travel slider, Quick Access Button, fluid animations.
- Visual Feel: Simulated sunlight, shimmering glows, and improved Classic mode.
- Accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and more.
- Privacy First: Works fully offline (except weather). Your data stays private.
- Localised: Available in French, German, Japanese, and Chinese.
Lumy supports photographers, outdoor enthusiasts, and wellness seekers to stay in rhythm 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 taking beautiful 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.
Have feedback or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you: [email protected]
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Lumy Android
Lumy gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
Lumy is #40 in Social Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 1 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Social GrossingLumy on Google Play
App details
Lumy downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Lumy's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Lumy before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Lumy makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | A Little Light (Small Tip) | |
| 2 | More Light (Medium Tip) | |
| 3 | All the Light (Huge Tip) |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | SocialGrossing | #40 |
Apps near Lumy on the chart
Social Grossing, around #40.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
About Lumy
Designed for Deeper Discovery:
Intuitive Connection System
Experience the natural flow of our elegant swipe gesture that feels more like turning pages than making judgments. Each potential match is presented with thoughtful context, encouraging meaningful consideration rather than quick decisions.
Conversations That Matter
Our communication platform is designed to foster genuine dialogue. Share your world through integrated photo albums, express emotions with reaction videos, and build connections through structured conversation starters that help break the ice naturally.
Multi-Dimensional Profiles
Go beyond the surface with our personality canvas feature. Create a rich tapestry of your interests, values, and lifestyle through interactive tags, story highlights, and compatibility indicators that reveal what truly makes you unique.
Protected Connection Environment
Progressive trust system that unlocks features gradually
Community-powered moderation network
Our Foundation of Trust:
Lumy is built on unwavering principles:
Complete alignment with Google Play's evolving safety standards
Privacy-by-design architecture with advanced encryption
Ethical data practices with transparent user control
The Lumy Difference:
Quality Connections: Sophisticated matching based on emotional compatibility
Thoughtful Design: Every interaction is crafted with psychological insight
Emotional Safety: Environment designed to reduce dating anxiety
Genuine Community: Members who value depth over quantity
Continuous Evolution: Platform improvements driven by user wellbeing
Begin Your Journey:
Lumy welcomes those seeking more substantial connections - whether you're new to dating or looking for a more meaningful approach to digital relationships.
Download Lumy today and discover how the right connection can light up your life!
Lumy: Where technology serves humanity in the pursuit of genuine relationships. Fully compliant with all platform requirements while pioneering new standards in emotional intelligence and user wellbeing.
Privacy Policy: https://www.lumyapps.com/PrivacyPolicy.html
Terms of Service: https://www.lumyapps.com/TermsCoditions.html