# Dramatic: Lights & Soundboard — For games, stories & events

> Synchronize smart lights and sound effects for dynamic presentations and events. (iPhone/iPad app by NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramatic-lights-and-soundboard/id1637747559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/921394788)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 160 MB
- Languages: Canadian English, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese and 11 more
- Released: 2022-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-11-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramatic-lights-and-soundboard/id1637747559/reviews.md

## What is Dramatic?

Create immersive scenes with your Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf lights. Dramatic Lights combines smart lighting, music, and a soundboard to bring atmosphere to tabletop games, stories, presentations, and live events.

Build suspense with background ambience. Change the mood with color. Bring in a sound effect at just the right moment. You decide what happens next.

PLAN YOUR SCENES
Organize your script into acts and scenes, ready to play when you are. Choose from over 150 stock audiovisual effects, add music from your Apple Music subscription, or import your own .mp3 and .wav files through the Files app.

BUILD THE ATMOSPHERE
Combine Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf lights in your setup. Layer background ambience with action effects and scene colors. Control up to three zones at once, with individual volume and audio loop settings, to give different parts of your space their own role in the story.

STAY IN CONTROL
Move through your scenes and control playback with a Bluetooth game controller or media remote. Add images to create a living storybook, and use full-screen mode and screen mirroring to share the visuals with your audience.

MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Create an atmosphere for tabletop role-playing games, murder mystery parties, trivia nights, presentations, livestreams, improv, community theater, and live performances. Build a script around your event and advance the action at your own pace.

CONNECT YOUR SMART LIGHTS
Works with Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf. Use Hue Entertainment areas, positioned LIFX lights, or compatible Nanoleaf devices for advanced lighting effects and audiovisuals. Other selected lights support simple color transitions. Connect multiple Hue bridges for larger setups.

ONE PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION.
Unlock unlimited scripts and scenes, the full stock sound and audiovisual library, more light connections, and cloud sync and backup. Future app features and stock content updates are included.

Sign in to access your purchases and content across devices and collaborate on scripts.

Compatible lighting hardware is required. An Apple Music subscription is required to use Apple Music tracks. Premium content requiring separate licensing, if offered, is not included and may be purchased separately.

Support: https://dramaticlights.com/en/support
Privacy Policy: https://dramaticlights.com/en/privacy
Terms of Use: https://dramaticlights.com/en/terms
Questions or ideas? Email Kevin at kevin@nrthrnlights.com.

## Key features

- Scene-based light and sound scripting
- Control Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf lights
- Over 150 pre-designed audiovisuals
- Import custom sound files
- Layered audio and lighting effects
- Full-screen mode with visual customizations
- Cloud sync and collaboration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime App Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Is Dramatic safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Dramatic.

## Is Dramatic legit?

Dramatic: Lights & Soundboard appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Dramatic is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramatic-lights-and-soundboard/id1637747559/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Unreal!

*2023-05-20*

This is an amazing program for creating immersive experiences. I have 3 sets of nanoleaf lights in my salon and was wondering about creating scenes to music for seasonal shows. This is a wonder. My clients are amazed by it and it has saved me so much money on seasonal decorations. Can’t recommend enough.

## Frequently asked questions about Dramatic

### Does Dramatic have ads?

Yes, Dramatic contains advertisements. This is common for free applications that offer in-app purchases and subscription options.

### What smart lights are compatible with Dramatic?

Dramatic is compatible with Philips Hue Entertainment, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Light Panels. Audiovisuals and Effects are specifically supported with Hue Entertainment and Nanoleaf.

### Can I use my own music with Dramatic?

Yes, you can play over 100 million tracks from your Apple Music subscription directly within the app. You can also import your own .mp3 and .wav sound files.

### What are the subscription options for Dramatic?

Dramatic offers monthly at $5.99/month and yearly at $39.99/year subscription plans. Both include a 14-day free trial for new users.

### How often is Dramatic updated?

The latest version, 3.0.1, was released on July 13, 2023. Subscriptions include periodic updates to support new hardware and features.

### Can I collaborate on scripts with others using Dramatic?

Yes, Dramatic allows you to collaborate on scripts with others using your Dramatic Cloud account. Your content is also safely backed up to the cloud.

### What age rating does Dramatic have?

Dramatic has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### Can I control Dramatic with a remote?

Yes, you can connect any game controller or media remote to Dramatic to change scenes, manage brightness, or navigate full-screen mode.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-11-10

Dramatic Lights is back with a major overhaul!

Bring your games, stories, and live events to life with smart lighting, music, and sound effects—all under your control.

• Refreshed interface with redesigned settings, clearer controls, and improved support for light and dark modes.
• Easier lighting setup and zone editing, with clearer color previews and direct access to each zone’s lights and colors.
• Added translations throughout the app, including controls, settings, help text, and purchase screens.
• Improved accessibility and text layouts for a more comfortable experience.
• Updated Light DJ Network sign-in and account management.
• Simplified full-app purchase: unlock unlimited scripts and scenes, the stock audiovisual library, and cloud features with one purchase. No subscription.
• Minor security improvements.

Set the scene for your next tabletop adventure, trivia night, presentation, or performance.

### 3.0.1 — 2023-07-13

Minor bug fixes.

### 3.0 — 2023-05-11

NEW: Apply a custom light organization to any script, act, or scene for additional lighting customization. This feature replaces custom zone labels. You can create and edit new light organizations in Settings.

### 2.1.1 — 2023-04-08

Minor bug fixes.

### 2.1 — 2023-03-01

Added Audiovisual preview for non-subscribers and other minor bug fixes.

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