# Glowee > Light painting tool with long-shutter camera and multi-mode light source. (iPhone/iPad app by NIKITA SHANIN.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowee/id680273062 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [NIKITA SHANIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/617253616) - Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 33 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2013-08-23 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowee/id680273062/reviews.md ## What is Glowee? All-in-one tool for your light paintings - light source & long-shutter camera! Glowee is a simple tool for your iPhone or iPad to create light paintings with several different modes, clean and simple interface and fast intuitive gesture navigation that will make your light painting experience amazing and innovative. Choose from the four different modes to start creating your light paintings. Navigation Start using Glowee by choosing camera or light source option. Light source option: Open one color mode with the pinch gesture. Switch modes by tapping the mode icon from the modes menu, or use two-finger swipe to switch modes one by one. Once done, just close the horizontal blinds and start having fun with Glowee! To make changes use pinch gesture again. Modes 1. One color mode. You can use your iPhone or iPad as a simple one color light source by selecting the color and moving your device in the air. 2. Gradient mode. Pick two colors to create engaging gradients while moving your device. This mode allows you to select two colors and pick time interval to control how fast colors will fade. 3. Stencil mode. One of the key features of Glowee is the ability to work with light stencils. You can choose any number of active stencils, which will change one by one, you can also set different colors to them and use time control to decide how long each stencil will be shown. 4. Text & font mode. This mode allows you to use separate letters as stencils. You can write your own message, pick color, choose the font you like and work the same way as in stencil mode. Camera option: Simulates long-exposure photography on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the right bottom icon to select shutter speed. You can choose 1,2,4,8 seconds or manual shutter. Camera option was specifically developed to shoot light paintings with you iPhone or iPad camera. ## Key features - Long-shutter camera simulator - One color light source - Gradient light effects - Light stencil creation - Text and font stencils - Intuitive gesture navigation ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowee/id680273062/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Cool! *2020-04-10, version 2.0.4* The drawing isn’t working and the menu isn’t coming up, as the other review said, but I think it’s underrated. The camera side works beautifully almost like taking a long exposure shot with a camera. Id defiantly try this, considering it’s free. Recommend. ### 1/5 — Hate this app *2019-01-01* So every time I try to do this challenge with a Spearow every two times I take along a picture it automatically logs me out of the app ### 4/5 — Good Idea! *2014-10-14* I like it. It is a good idea and very intuitive. Very Clean interface. But when i close the app and turn back from the background it freeze for some seconds. Please fix it. Running on iPhone 4 iOS 7 ### 5/5 — Great app! *2013-09-07* Got nice photos with my canon 5D. ### 1/5 — Teething problems? aka Doesn't work. *2013-09-06, version 1.1* The app takes ages to let you in - think I had to "pinch the screen" about eight times to open it. When I made it past and selected settings then pinched it closed again (maddening usability, btw) it froze on that coloured screen. Five times on five separate tries. DELETED. ### 5/5 — Not too Shabby *2013-08-29* Beautiful UI, easy to use, great options. Recommendation: state more clearly that the app is for dslr photography and possibly add a tutorial for newbies. Great results with my Mark III and my 6D. ## Frequently asked questions about Glowee ### What devices does Glowee support? Glowee is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices. ### How does Glowee simulate long-exposure photography? Glowee simulates long-exposure photography by allowing you to select shutter speeds of 1, 2, 4, 8 seconds, or manual shutter. This feature is specifically developed to capture light paintings. ### What are the different light source modes in Glowee? Glowee offers four distinct light source modes: one color mode, gradient mode, stencil mode, and text & font mode. Each mode provides unique ways to create light art. ### Can I use custom text or fonts as stencils in Glowee? Yes, Glowee's Text & font mode allows you to use separate letters as stencils. You can write your own message, pick a color, and choose a font to create custom light art. ### How is the navigation in Glowee? Glowee features clean and simple interface with fast, intuitive gesture navigation. You can use pinch gestures for adjustments and swipes to switch between modes. ### What is the age rating for Glowee? Glowee has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in creative photo and video applications. ### Does Glowee have ads? Glowee does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed for an uninterrupted creative experience. ### When was Glowee last updated? Glowee was last updated on October 26, 2015. The latest version available is 2.0.4. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.4 — 2015-10-26 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. iOS 9 support ### 2.0.3 — 2015-01-21 Fixed bug that resulted in cropped image on newer iPhones ### 2.0.2 — 2014-10-06 Fixed crashes on iOS 8 ### 2.0.1 — 2014-03-31 Minor updates and fixes ### 2.0 — 2013-10-23 - You can now make light paintings with Glowee even without your DSLR camera! New camera mode simulates long shutter and allows you to shoot light paintings on your iOS device - Special halloween stencils pack - Minor bug fixes ## More apps by NIKITA SHANIN - [Poloska](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poloska/id885535425) - [Enjoy the Cuteness Stickers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enjoy-the-cuteness-stickers/id1350136791) - [Adorable Heart Stickers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adorable-heart-stickers/id1450766638) All apps by NIKITA SHANIN: https://appshunter.io/developer/617253616 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*