# Lumen — Light Reports — Community Light Reports

> Community inspection app for reporting and tracking lighting issues. (iPhone/iPad app by Julian Cousineau.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-light-reports/id6811426450 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Julian Cousineau](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811426452)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.4 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-10-07
- Monetization: free

## What is Lumen?

Lumen helps community inspection teams find lighting issues, record clear observations, and send coordinated reports to the people responsible for repairs.

Connect your work device using your community's setup code. Enter your name, find a light on the labeled map or by its identifier, and record an outage with optional notes and photos.

Connected devices receive a shared inventory of light locations and identifiers. Authorized setup users can add and correct locations. Each inspector keeps an independent patrol, so another inspector's selections do not replace your active report. Work saves on your device first, with synchronization and report delivery available when connected.

Review your reported issues, organized by location, then submit. Lumen prepares the report package and emails the recipients configured for your community. If central preparation is unavailable, the app can prepare files locally. Saved reports remain available for retry when a connection fails. Report formats and setup are arranged for each community. Additions to the last submitted report are available for eight hours.

Designed for iPhone and iPad, with light and dark appearance, labeled maps, Follow and Direction lock modes, and an included Apple Watch companion for approximate nearby-light guidance and outage logging through the paired iPhone.

An administrator-issued community code is required. Lumen currently supports its initial Fiddler's Creek pilot; additional community setup is arranged with Lumen. Location access is optional. Online map tiles, community synchronization and email submission require an internet connection. Optional usage and performance diagnostics help improve the app.

## Key features

- Record lighting issues with notes and photos
- Submit coordinated reports for repairs
- Synchronize inspection data across team devices
- View reported issues organized by location
- Apple Watch companion for guidance and logging

## Is Lumen safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Lumen.

## Is Lumen legit?

Lumen — Light Reports has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Lumen is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Lumen

### What is Lumen used for?

Lumen is a utility app designed for community inspection teams to identify, record, and report lighting issues. It facilitates coordinated reporting to responsible parties for repairs.

### Is Lumen free to use?

Yes, Lumen is available for free. The app's pricing is listed as 'Free' and it does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements based on the provided data.

### What devices does Lumen support?

Lumen is designed for iPhone and iPad, and also includes an Apple Watch companion app. It is compatible with iPod devices as well.

### How often is Lumen updated?

Lumen was last updated on September 16, 2026, with version 1.0.0. This indicates a recent release, but further update frequency is not specified.

### Does Lumen require an internet connection?

An internet connection is required for online map tiles, community synchronization, and email submission. However, changes are saved locally first and synchronize when a connection is available.

### What is the age rating for Lumen?

Lumen has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating is based on its content and intended use.

### How does Lumen handle team collaboration?

Lumen allows connected devices to share inspection drafts and completed history, ensuring the whole team works from the same information. This synchronization helps maintain consistency.

### Can I use Lumen offline?

While some features like synchronization and email submission require an internet connection, inspection drafts and notes can be saved on your device first, allowing for some offline use before syncing.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-29

This update improves map stability and location tracking during inspections. Rotate the map with two fingers, switch between the original and satellite maps, and use a smaller blue arrow to follow your direction. Direction lock responds to compass changes without waiting for another GPS update and keeps its orientation through temporary heading gaps.

We also improved report preparation and retry handling, shared inventory synchronization, and the protection of saved inspections when connectivity is interrupted.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-26

This update improves report preparation and protects saved inspections when a connection fails. It adds safer inventory synchronization and recovery tools, keeps each inspector’s patrol independent, and improves location tracking with Follow and Direction lock map modes. A blue directional arrow helps you see where you are heading. Normal lighting markers are green so they are easier to distinguish from your location and reported outages.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-21

Satellite imagery now loads in smaller sections while you move around the map, reducing blank areas when panning.

This update also improves pole label readability, simplifies outage logging, saves added notes and photos when you close an observation, and refines inspection settings.

Connected devices receive shared pole numbers and locations. Reports are now prepared centrally when online, allowing report formatting improvements without another app update. Offline previews and saved inspection history remain available.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-16

No release notes.

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