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Organize, browse, and play your personal video library with complete control. Create custom collections and playlists, tailor playback, and enjoy a private, ad-free experience. Manage all your videos your way.
✓Import videos from Photos and Files
✓Organize into collections and playlists
✓Customizable libraries
✓Ad-free playback
✓Picture in Picture support
✓Apple Watch control
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What's New in Lumen
2.0
October 24, 2026
Subtitles (Premium) Turn on subtitles from the player’s bottom bar, and adjust their size and background to suit you. Markers (Premium) Save the moments you care about in a video and jump back to them from the scrubber. Video Details Every video now has its own detail view. Choose the cover frame, see when it was added and last played, review file specs, and keep notes. You can choose which sections appear. Continue Reel Pick up where you left off. Library, Playlists and Vault now show the videos you played most recently. Plus Bug fixes Lots of small refinements throughout the app
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
$1.99
Pro Customization
Scrubber styles, speed, timer & gestures.
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FAQ
Does Lumen have ads?
No, Lumen is designed to be completely ad-free. The app focuses on providing a private and uninterrupted viewing experience for your personal videos.
What devices does Lumen support?
Lumen is currently supported on iPhone. It also features an Apple Watch app for convenient playback control from your wrist.
How much does Lumen cost?
Lumen is free to download and use. Additional personalization features can be unlocked through in-app purchases.
Can I organize videos from iCloud Drive with Lumen?
Yes, the Vault feature allows you to build collections from content stored in iCloud Drive and other supported Files providers without needing to copy every video into the app.
What is the age rating for Lumen?
Lumen has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
How often is Lumen updated?
The latest version of Lumen was released on July 17, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and add features.
What makes Lumen different from other video players?
Lumen focuses on deep customization, flexibility, and privacy. It allows users to create personalized libraries and playlists, with features like volume normalization and gesture controls, all without ads or tracking.
Can I control Lumen playback from my Apple Watch?
Yes, Lumen offers comprehensive playback control from your Apple Watch, including skip, play, pause, volume adjustment, and hands-free gestures.
