Lumi vs MemoNeet: an honest comparison for NEET UG
Two NEET UG apps built around revision scheduling, compared on what each one states publicly.
The short answer
MemoNeet offers line-by-line NCERT content split into microtopics across 86 chapters, with forgetting-curve revision and offline access. Lumi offers FSRS revision scheduling, a 2PL Item Response Theory ability estimate and simpleKT knowledge tracing over about 2,700 concept atoms. If you want to read and revise NCERT text itself, MemoNeet is built for that; if you want your practice answers to drive what you revise next, Lumi is built for that.
MemoNeet and Lumi, side by side
Every row comes from public material, numbered against the source list below and checked on 27 Sep 2026. Where something is not published, we say so rather than guess. Features change; check the source before you decide.
| Feature | MemoNeet | Lumi |
|---|---|---|
| Exam focus[1][3] | NEET (listing is addressed to NEET 2026 aspirants, droppers and freshers) | NEET UG only |
| Core content[1][3] | Line-by-line NCERT coverage for Biology, Chemistry and Physics | Questions across Physics, Chemistry and Biology for NEET UG |
| How the syllabus is split[1][3] | Microtopic segmentation of 86 chapters (Biology 38, Chemistry 28, Physics 20) | Roughly 2,700 concept atoms across the three subjects |
| Revision scheduling[1][2][3] | Forgetting curve-based revision scheduling; website describes a 7-level spaced repetition system (NeuronZ) | FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) at a desired retention of 0.9 |
| Named algorithm[1][3] | Not stated publicly (listing describes an "AI-based revision algorithm") | FSRS, 2PL Item Response Theory and simpleKT, named on the methodology page |
| Ability estimate[3] | Not stated publicly | 2PL Item Response Theory, fitted by maximum likelihood per student |
| Question bank[2][4] | Website states 35,000+ NCERT MCQs with auto-scheduled revision | No fixed count stated; custom tests by topic and difficulty |
| Mock tests[2][3] | Website lists 30 mock tests (20 part, 10 full-length) in a CBT format | Adaptive exams that pick the most informative question at your current ability |
| Offline access[1][4] | Offline access to full NCERT content | Not stated publicly |
| Platforms and first App Store release[1][2][4] | Android and iOS; first App Store release 15 Mar 2023 | iOS and Android; first App Store release 7 Oct 2024 |
Both apps treat revision as a scheduling problem
MemoNeet has marketed forgetting-curve revision for NEET since its App Store release in March 2023, which is longer than Lumi has existed. The two apps share the idea that the timing of a review matters as much as the review itself.
The difference is in what drives the schedule. MemoNeet's public material describes scheduling over NCERT microtopics and memory cards. Lumi schedules concept atoms with FSRS and uses your answers to practice questions, scored with Item Response Theory, to decide what counts as weak.
Where MemoNeet is the better choice
- You want to read NCERT line by line inside the app, with the text itself as the study material.
- You need offline access to the full NCERT content, which MemoNeet's listing states and Lumi's does not.
- You like varied recall formats: its listing names Match, MCQ, Drag and Drop and Fill-ups.
- You want a daily planner that breaks the chapters into fixed daily targets, as its website describes.
- It has been on the App Store since March 2023, with more ratings than Lumi.
Where Lumi fits
- You already read NCERT elsewhere and want practice questions to show which concepts are actually weak.
- You want to know which algorithms decide your schedule: FSRS, 2PL IRT and simpleKT are named and explained publicly.
- You want an ability estimate per subject rather than only a percentage score.
- You want parents or teachers to see progress, which Lumi's listing describes as parent and educator insights.
Frequently asked questions
Is MemoNeet or Lumi better for NEET revision?
They are built for different jobs. MemoNeet offers line-by-line NCERT content with forgetting-curve revision and offline access. Lumi offers FSRS scheduling driven by your answers to practice questions, with an Item Response Theory ability estimate. Pick the one that matches how you study.
Does MemoNeet use FSRS?
MemoNeet's public material describes an AI-based revision algorithm, forgetting curve-based scheduling and a 7-level spaced repetition system. It does not name the algorithm, so whether it is FSRS is not stated publicly.
Which app covers NCERT more directly?
MemoNeet. Its App Store listing states line-by-line NCERT coverage for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, split into microtopics across 86 chapters. Lumi is a question-based practice and diagnostics app rather than an NCERT reader.
Can I use MemoNeet and Lumi together?
Yes. A reasonable split is to use MemoNeet for NCERT reading and recall, and Lumi for timed practice and mock exams, since Lumi's diagnostics come from the questions you answer.
How much do MemoNeet and Lumi cost?
Both apps are free to download on the App Store. MemoNeet's website shows named plans without prices, and Lumi's current plans are shown in the app.