# Lights – Photo Effects — Neon Filters & Glow Editor

> Photo editor for neon lights, glow effects, lens flares, and light leaks. (iPhone/iPad app by Anatoly Lapshin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-photo-effects/id1575448005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anatoly Lapshin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331102741)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 135 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-08-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-photo-effects/id1575448005/reviews.md

## What is Lights?

Create stunning neon lights and cinematic glow effects for your photos.
Add lens flares, light leaks, bokeh, and aesthetic overlays in seconds.
Perfect for Instagram, Reels, and creative edits.

More than 250 ready-made filters
Choose from a variety of ready-to-use vibrant effects to quickly add light to your photo. For convenient use and a choice of a large number of filters, a gallery is available to you with the sorting of bulbs according to the following categories, from ordinary sunlight to saturated sparks.
Flash - Bright lens flares, that allows you to simulate flashlight and add the sun or moon to your photo.
Glass - Shiny and shiny filters that have been created using transparent objects and reflections from mirrors.
Diamond - this set is dominated by green filters with unusual shapes.
Color - rare shades and glows are collected in one set, they include red lights.
Bokeh - Filters shot with a portrait lens.
Ocean - Various blue color effects.
Highlight - This set contains exceptionally the best side light filters and excellent quality.
City - city twilight with rich colors of car lights, all in blurred focus.
X-rays are the most unusual filters, interference.
Motion - glowing particles in motion for neon style.
Jewelry - Shimmering reflections from glittery jewelry and garlands will add a festive atmosphere to your photo.
Each set contains over 20 quality filters and the ability to rotate the filters 90 or 180 degrees. You will definitely find the best one for yourself. Besides the usual filters, you can create your own using the magic tab.

Choose your color
All filters are in their original colors, but you can easily change that. A smart color picker selects vibrant colors every time to match your filter. By changing the color, you can get a completely new effect. For example, instead of a yellow flash, get red side lights. Try color gradients in a photo to add some color.

Eraser
An indispensable tool for any photo effect. If the light is blocking your face, then you can easily fix it using the advanced eraser. The soft edges and the optimal size are great for finger work and you can easily erase the areas you want.

Layers and tools
If you want to make an original effect, use layers, and also if you want to double the light of the current filter. Mix any number of highlights in one photo. Use the tools to tweak the effect just the way you want it. Change the transparency of the filter. Change the saturation of the background, set it to black and white to make the effect stand out in the foreground of your image. Use blur for less sharpness and smoother transitions.

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Neon light and glow effects
- Over 250 ready-made filters
- Customizable filter colors
- Advanced eraser tool
- Layer-based editing
- Adjustable transparency and blur

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-month Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| 1-year Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light PRO | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-photo-effects/id1575448005/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Hard to cancel

*2026-05-08, version 4.1*

They say just go to settings to cancel anytime but you can’t do that. Rip off.

### 3/5 — Confusing UI

*2024-11-13, version 3.2*

this app has great potential but it is so confusing to use. what is with the shuffling? nothing has a name label so you basically just click around until you MAYBE find what you want. not to mention most is blocked by a paywall, but you don’t know that until you click on it! which is also confusing because there is no label to identify that effect is for the premium version. 

the light effects are nice (when you finally press all the right buttons) but the UI isn’t great. there is no tutorial either, so you’re just left to figure out how to use their app on your own.

### 4/5 — This app allows lots of possibilities to enhance a digital image!

*2022-09-03, version 1.3*

Origata

## Frequently asked questions about Lights

### What kind of effects can I create with Lights?

Lights allows you to create stunning neon lights, cinematic glow effects, lens flares, light leaks, bokeh, and aesthetic overlays for your photos. It offers over 250 ready-made filters categorized for easy selection.

### Can I customize the colors of the filters in Lights?

Yes, you can easily change the original colors of all filters using a smart color picker. This allows you to achieve completely new effects and match colors to your preferences.

### Does Lights have ads?

Lights does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted editing experience for users.

### What devices is Lights available on?

Lights is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Lights updated?

The latest version of Lights is 4.0.2, and it was last updated on January 16, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What are the subscription options for Lights?

Lights offers several subscription plans for premium access, including 1-month access for $4.99, 1-year access for $19.99, and another 1-year option for $24.99 which includes a 3-day free trial.

### Is Lights suitable for young children?

Lights has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for most users. The app focuses on creative photo editing tools.

### How does the eraser tool in Lights work?

The advanced eraser tool in Lights is designed for precise editing. It features soft edges and an optimal size, making it easy to remove or adjust light effects that might be obscuring parts of your photo.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2026-04-17

Minor improvements

### 4.0.2 — 2026-01-16

Minor fixes

### 4.0.1 — 2026-01-13

Minor fixes

### 4.0 — 2026-01-05

Fresh icon and improvements for iOS 26!

### 3.2 — 2024-01-21

Fixed a bug due to which the welcome screen was displayed on every startup

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