# Lit Cam : Light and Camera — Best macro and night camera! > Light-powered camera app for macro, night, and selfie photography. (iPhone/iPad app by Lit Studios.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lit-cam-light-and-camera/id1452017241 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452017240) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.50/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 6 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-03-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lit-cam-light-and-camera/id1452017241/reviews.md ## What is Lit Cam? Lit Cam 2.0 coming soon — fully rebuilt, new modes, free for current users! Turn your device into a light-powered camera, with full control of both the screen and the rear flash. Illuminate subjects at night, zoom-in for sharp macro shots and add a natural glow when taking selfies. Lit Cam is the only app that lets you take photos in complete darkness! Light is everything in photography. Flash in other camera apps can be unpredictable and overpower the photo. We transform it into a continuous configurable light, which makes it vastly more useful. Add the perfect amount to highlight your subject and strike the perfect foreground to background balance. Combine light with zoom to improve photo sharpness and capture hard to see details, which is great for close-ups. The app also works as a photo light. Use it to fill shadows and be creative when using another device as the camera. Adding light is key when taking photos at night or in low light situations. Portable photo lighting solutions can cost over $100. Lit Cam provides similar functionality with the devices you already have. Transform that extra phone or tablet into a photo light! Take better photos at night and add some pop to macros / close-ups. Now go light some shots! Features * Use the display or the flash as the light source * Take photos with both front and rear cameras * Flip sides seamlessly, even with the camera on * Supports all built-in lenses, including the ultra-wide on iPhone 11 * Smooth zoom controls for the rear camera * Magnify and illuminate dark objects, great for macro photography * Manual light power control, from 10% to full-power * When using the screen, pick the color temperature for the best look * Auto-select the perfect screen color when using the front camera * View real-time camera shutter speed and ISO sensitivity * Compare field-of-view to DSLR/Mirrorless camera lens with full-frame equivalent focal lengths * Tap to set automatic focus and exposure * Multiple settings to customize app launch * Optional rules of third grid for great composition * Simple, fast, and focused - no bloat * Minimal interface for one-handed use and optimized for all orientations * Instantly turns on when you open the app * Keeps the screen from unexpectedly sleeping * Thoughtfully dims the screen when using flash * Works on iOS devices of all sizes - turn those old phones/tablets into portable lights! Disclaimer: Continued use of the screen or flash may decrease battery life, but you already knew that. ## Key features - Use display or flash as light source - Take photos with front and rear cameras - Smooth zoom controls for macro - Manual light power control - Adjust screen color temperature - View real-time shutter speed and ISO - Minimalist interface ## Chart rankings - #197 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lit-cam-light-and-camera/id1452017241/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Real macro *2025-12-20, version 1.5* The only app who really work well in ios. I tried a lot before, just waisting money but lit Cam gave what I was looking for. perfect light control, excellent and fast focus, it help me a lot in my job ### 5/5 — Quang Dao *2023-03-22* Very good. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2022-09-18* The app took one picture then stopped working. If it was something I did on my end I’ll never know. The developer won’t answer my emails for help. Unprofessional. **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to hear that you're having issues with the app. We have reached out to help and look forward to hearing back from you. ### 1/5 — Funny it doesn’t show as costing anything. *2022-09-01, version 1.5* I’m incredibly irritated, because the app shows that it does not cost when in reality a few days later they’ll charge you $2.15. which granted is only two dollars but it’s the principal. I didn’t even use the app because I was so irritated. **Developer response:** Hello, sorry to hear that there was confusion on the price. From our end the app has always cost $2 - there are no hidden fees. You might have run into a glitch with the App Store itself. Feel free to contact us at thoughts@litstudios.io to discuss further. ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2022-02-13* I love taking close-up photos of small things in nature, especially plants and bugs. I thought that being able to zoom onto the subject would be enough to make me happy, but I’m AMAZED at how much better my close-up photos look just by adding the right amount of light!!! This app is easy to use and you will LOVE your photos! ### 5/5 — LitCam *2021-04-21* Honestly, this is the camera I use 4-Everything!!! I collect coins and this camera captures every detail. Keep up the good work!!!! ### 5/5 — Lovely App! Please ignore my former review! *2021-04-09, version 1.5* I was the one who left the former review as I bought this and it didn’t work so I left a review warning others as I believed it was a scam - turns out I was very wrong!!! They actually got back to me really quickly and helped to resolve the problem and were very nice! It turns out that I just needed to allow to access to all of my photo’s instead of selected ones - I didn’t know this would upset the app! It’s working now and it perfectly fine, it does the job it’s supposed to do and is actually very good! And I feel very bad about leaving a bad review. 😔 Please ignore my former review! ### 5/5 — Like to use this!! *2021-03-20, version 1.5* Great app... it’s truly helps. ### 5/5 — Help with macro photos *2021-01-02* I just downloaded this app and took a walk outdoors and took photos with my Ipod. I am so pleased with the photos I took of lichens, fungi and a ruptured milkweed seed pod. The details are so much clearer and sharper than before. Thank you for producing this app. ### 5/5 — Review of camera app *2020-12-22* This little app is super for enlarging and lighting small objects. I have used it extensively for documenting small identification cartouches/ markings on many of my possessions. I would have no problem recommending this application. ## Frequently asked questions about Lit Cam ### What does Lit Cam do? Lit Cam transforms your device into a light-powered camera. It offers full control over your screen and rear flash to illuminate subjects, enabling sharp macro shots and better photos in low-light conditions or complete darkness. ### What are the key features of Lit Cam? Key features include using the display or flash as a light source, taking photos with both front and rear cameras, smooth zoom for macro photography, manual light power control, and adjustable screen color temperature. It also provides real-time camera settings like shutter speed and ISO. ### Is Lit Cam free to use? Yes, Lit Cam is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access all its features without cost. ### What devices is Lit Cam compatible with? Lit Cam is designed to work on iOS devices of all sizes. This includes older phones and tablets, which can be repurposed as portable photo lights. ### What are common use cases for Lit Cam? Common use cases include taking clear photos at night or in dimly lit environments, capturing detailed close-up or macro shots of small objects, and using the device as a portable, configurable light source for photography. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2026-05-15 Welcome to the sixth update! - Preparation for upcoming Lit Cam 2.0 ### 1.5 — 2020-05-27 Welcome to the fifth update! - Fix for multiple red circles when tapping to focus Now go take some lit photos - it's surprisingly relaxing! ### 1.4 — 2020-05-01 Welcome to the fourth update! - Ultra wide camera support - zoom with ALL 3 lenses on iPhone 11 Pro! - New app icon and also looks better in dark mode Now go take some lit photos - it's surprisingly relaxing! ### 1.3 — 2019-06-20 Welcome to the third update! - Settings are here - now you can configure the app to launch with your preferences - Option to show rule of thirds grid for great compositions - Quad-LED flash color change support for latest iPad Pros (3rd generation) If you're enjoying Lit Cam, please consider leaving a review. It would be extremely appreciated :-) ### 1.2 — 2019-05-01 Welcome to the second update! - Front (selfie) camera preview is bigger and dynamically changes its size, making it easier to frame the picture - The camera automatically starts when you open the app, saving valuable time If you're enjoying Lit Cam, please consider leaving a review. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*