# LensLight Visual Effects — Ultimate Lights and Glows

> App for adding interactive lighting and glow effects to photos. (iPhone/iPad app by James Grote.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenslight-visual-effects/id419518259 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Grote](https://appshunter.io/developer/338517204)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 134 App Store ratings · 316 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Korean, German (Germany), Polish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese
- Released: 2011-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenslight-visual-effects/id419518259/reviews.md

## What is LensLight Visual Effects?

LensLight Visual Effects is the ultimate app to add beautiful lighting to your photos.  You'll get a wide selection of interactive lights:
- Bokeh
- LensFlares
- Light Leaks
- Spotlights
- Rainbow Effects

CUSTOMER REVIEWS
"I don't use light effects often, but when I do, I choose LensLight."

"This app is great! There are more choices than you'd think, and it adds such a nice touch to pictures. I'm glad I got it."

"Really for photo editing apps no one can touch these guys. Brilliant!"

The power of LensLight is the Optics Engine for rendering the lights in real time. Many apps have simple filters with glare or grunge. LensLight effects are completely dynamic as you move them around like a real camera lens.  You'll see beautiful streaks, glares, and edge bloom to add that final touch to your photos. LensLight uses the same technology as the pro Mac app, LensFlare Studio.

Tag your photos with #LensLightApp for a chance to be featured!

## Key features

- Interactive lighting effects
- Bokeh, Lens Flares, Light Leaks
- Spotlights and Rainbow Effects
- Real-time Optics Engine rendering
- Dynamic light manipulation
- Streaks, glares, and edge bloom

## Chart rankings

- #143 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 316)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenslight-visual-effects/id419518259/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Problem

*2026-01-21*

Unter dem aktuellen IOS ist die Möglichkeit zu speichern defekt. Um ein Update wird gebeten.

### 1/5 — Love this app!

*2024-08-26, version 13.2*

Been using this app for several years when I want to add a little extra to a photo or digital art I am working on. Solid, practical, and steady. Thank you developer for keeping this in the App Store!

### 1/5 — this app is getting weirder: ...

*2023-10-17*

... used to be great. now, it only is possible to store a pic as a huge file. and editing on iphone is faulty. support does not care.

### 5/5 — ..zanzibar

*2023-07-14, version 13.2*

oh

### 5/5 — This app is a beautiful feature

*2023-02-07, version 13.2*

I have been using this application for five years and I love this application because it adds a bright aesthetic touch to the image. I hope for more development, additions and unique features always. Thank you 🥰

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2023-02-04, version 13.1*

I give it a 5 star rating, been using this app for 5 years,

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work, right off the bat.

*2023-01-02, version 13.1*

The sliders in the “edit” section literally do not move. I can’t edit brightness, scale, etc. 

Also, “glow” implies taking a photo and enhancing the bright areas already present. All of these are overlays. It would be great to add an actual “glow” feature to this app.

### 5/5 — Test 13.0 gute App mit nützlichen Effekten!

*2022-11-16*

Nutze diese App von Anfang an und war bisher immer damit zufrieden! Habe sie gerade Ausprobiert und konnte bis jetzt keine Fehlfunktion feststellen! Also gibt es eine klare Empfehlung von mir! Noch etwas in eigener Sache lasst diese Bewertung nicht im Nirvana verschwinden Danke!

### 5/5 — 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

*2022-11-04, version 2.6*

I appreciate the updates

### 5/5 — Sehr gut!

*2022-01-20*

Habe mir das komplette Paket für 9.99€ gegönnt. Hat sich richtig gelohnt! Man kann seinen Bildern nochmal den letzten Schliff geben. Sehr umfangreiche Möglichkeiten seine Bilder zu gestalten. Sehr gut auch die Möglichkeit mit Layern zu arbeiten. 
Schon die App LensLight bietet eine Menge. Kann ich jedem nur empfehlen.

## Frequently asked questions about LensLight Visual Effects

### What does LensLight Visual Effects do?

LensLight Visual Effects allows you to add a wide variety of interactive lighting and glow effects to your photos. It offers dynamic Bokeh, Lens Flares, Light Leaks, Spotlights, and Rainbow Effects, all rendered in real-time.

### What are the key features of LensLight Visual Effects?

Key features include a diverse selection of interactive lights like Bokeh, Lens Flares, and Light Leaks. The app boasts a powerful Optics Engine for real-time rendering, allowing dynamic manipulation of lights for effects such as streaks, glares, and edge bloom.

### Is LensLight Visual Effects free to use?

Based on the provided information, LensLight Visual Effects is a free application. It does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription models.

### What kind of photos can I enhance with this app?

You can enhance any type of photo by adding beautiful and dynamic lighting effects. Whether you want to add a subtle glow, dramatic lens flares, or artistic light leaks, this app provides the tools to elevate your images.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 14.0 — 2025-08-08

Minor bug fixes

### 13.2 — 2023-02-06

Fix for the issue with opening photos. This seems to be a rare bug where photo permissions aren't working right, and hopefully this fixes it. Thanks for your patience!

### 13.1 — 2022-11-23

Fix for adjusting flare position when editing.

### 13.0 — 2022-11-12

Fixed the save icon not working sometimes. Sorry about that! Thanks to those who emailed me. I try to respond to every email and fix issues like this asap!

### 2.6 — 2022-11-04

Fixed Brightness slider randomly changing by unknown forces, possibly gremlins.
Improved launch time. Increased text size on some tiny buttons. Easier to use!
I read every review and love getting feedback and suggestions! Thank you!

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All apps by James Grote: https://appshunter.io/developer/338517204

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