Neighbr is the better app overall, scoring 9.2 to 8.9. Neighbr wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Luma on 1, with 1 tied.
Anyone who wants quick, friendly local help, or to earn by helping neighbours
Community organizers and anyone hosting recurring meetups or classes
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Neighbr | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #1 of 12 | #3 of 12 |
| Developer | The Big Head | Luma Labs |
| Pricing | Free | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Neighbr better than Luma?
Neighbr is the better app overall, scoring 9.2 to 8.9. Neighbr wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Luma on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Neighbr or Luma?
Neighbr: Free, with no fees for asking or helping; you settle up directly. Luma: Free with a 5% fee on paid tickets; Luma Plus is $59 a month billed yearly. On value for money, Neighbr scores higher.
Do Neighbr and Luma work on the same devices?
Only Luma runs on Android, Web.
Which is more private, Neighbr or Luma?
Neighbr scores higher on privacy (9.3/10). An account is needed to ask or help; data is stored on Google Firebase. Others see a rough area, never your address or email. No ads or usage analytics; crash reports are not linked to your account.
Strengths and weaknesses
Neighbr
- No fees for the person asking or the person helping
- Your exact address stays private until you pick a helper
- Works both ways: get help, or earn by helping nearby
- Made for Canada; helpers depend on who nearby has joined
- Payment is up to you, with no built-in protection
Neighbr turns "can anyone help?" into a two-minute ask. Say what you need and what it's worth, neighbours nearby offer, and you pick who helps; a private chat opens only then. There are no fees on either side, your exact address stays hidden until you choose someone, and ratings and Top helpers make picking easy. From a jump-start to a shovelled driveway, it's the friendliest way to get things done nearby.
Full Neighbr review
Luma
- Unlimited events and guests on the free plan
- Polished pages with no design work
- Map of events happening nearby
- 5% platform fee on paid tickets without Plus
- Plus is pricey for occasional hosts
Luma is built for the meetups, run clubs and community nights that keep a city social. Hosts make a good-looking event page in seconds, send invites by email, SMS or WhatsApp, sell tickets and check guests in with QR codes. Guests find events on a map, follow calendars from groups they like and chat with people they met. The free plan covers unlimited events and guests, with a 5% fee on paid tickets.
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