# Lume: The World of an Album — Buy it once. Own it forever.

> Digital album format offering exclusive artist content with a one-time purchase. (iPhone/iPad app by Lume Music Limited.)

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- Developer: [Lume Music Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877541701)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume-the-world-of-an-album/id6759227056/reviews.md

## What is Lume?

Lume is a brand new digital format for albums – a rich, owned experience that goes deeper than the tracklist.

When an artist releases a Lume, fans get the full album alongside content the artist chooses to share: demos and alternate versions, live recordings, handwritten lyrics, behind-the-scenes footage, unreleased photography and artwork. You buy it once. You own it forever.

What's always included:
- Full album audio with complete artwork
- One-time purchase – no subscription, no streams, no expiry
- Offline listening
- And 80% of net revenue goes directly to the artist and their partners

A Lume may also include:
- Demos, alternate versions, and voice notes
- Behind-the-scenes video and studio footage
- Official music videos
- Handwritten lyrics, liner notes, and chord progressions
- Unreleased photography and image galleries

Streaming is for songs. Lume is for albums – and for the fans who want more than a play count. One Lume purchase is the financial equivalent to the artist of around 3,000 streams. This is what real support looks like.

New Lumes drop monthly.

## Key features

- Full album audio with artwork
- One-time purchase, no subscription
- Offline listening
- Exclusive artist content (demos, footage, lyrics)
- Direct artist revenue share
- Monthly new album drops


## Frequently asked questions about Lume

### What is Lume?

Lume is a new digital format for albums that offers a rich, owned experience. It includes the full album audio with artwork, along with exclusive content chosen by the artist, such as demos, behind-the-scenes footage, and unreleased photography.

### How do I buy a Lume album?

Lume albums are available as a one-time purchase. Once you buy an album, you own it forever, with no subscription fees or expiry dates. The app is free to download and use, with in-app purchases for the albums themselves.

### Can I listen to Lume albums offline?

Yes, Lume albums support offline listening. Once you have purchased and downloaded an album, you can enjoy it without an internet connection.

### How does Lume support artists?

Lume is designed to provide significant financial support to artists. 80% of the net revenue from each Lume purchase goes directly to the artist and their partners, making it a financially equivalent of around 3,000 streams per purchase.

### When are new Lume albums released?

New Lume albums are released monthly. This provides a consistent stream of new content for fans to discover and purchase.

### What devices can I use Lume on?

Currently, Lume is supported on iPhones. The app is rated for ages 12 and up.

### Does Lume have ads?

No, Lume does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with monetization coming solely from the purchase of digital albums.

### How often is Lume updated?

Lume was last updated on July 29, 2026, with version 1.2.1. The app was initially released on July 16, 2026.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2026-08-18

Your collection got a fresh look. It's nicer to browse, the artwork is sharper than it's ever been, and the whole thing moves the way it always should have.

Also in this one:

- See exactly how much space a release takes before you download it.
- Downloads now budget against your free space, so there's no storage slider to fuss with.
- A pile of small fixes to make everything feel a little bit smoother.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-29

We've made playback more reliable and squashed a batch of bugs to help with improving background downloads and lock-screen listening. Thanks for being here early.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-16

No release notes.

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