# Lumen: Video Player — Your Videos, Your Way

> Personal video library and player with advanced organization and playback customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Greenhill.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-video-player/id6775323054 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Greenhill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450054867)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-video-player/id6775323054/reviews.md

## What is Lumen?

Lumen is a personal video library and player designed to give you complete control over how you organize, browse, and enjoy your videos.

Import videos from Photos, Files, or supported storage locations, create custom collections, build playlists, and tailor the playback experience to match the way you watch. Whether you're managing a handful of favorite clips or a large video library, Lumen helps keep everything organized and easy to access.

Unlike many video players, Lumen focuses on customization, flexibility, and privacy. Your videos remain under your control, the app is designed to work with the media you already own, and unlike many other video player apps, Lumen does not use any ads at all.

FEATURES
- Import videos from Photos and Files
- Organize videos into collections and playlists
- Create custom libraries that fit your workflow
- Browse and manage large video libraries with ease
- Customize video thumbnails
- Sort and arrange content the way you prefer
- Powerful built-in video player
- Volume normalization keeps playback at a consistent level across videos
- Picture in Picture support
- AirPlay support
- Background playback support
- Playback gestures for quick navigation
- Mini player support
- Apple Watch app for full playback control from your wrist
- Modern, clean interface designed for media management

PRO CUSTOMIZATION
Unlock additional personalization features, including:
- Multiple scrubber styles
- Custom scrubber colors
- Playback speed controls
- Sleep timer
- Adjustable gesture sensitivity

VAULT
Vault expands Lumen beyond traditional importing by allowing you to build collections from content stored in Photos, iCloud Drive, and supported Files providers without requiring every video to be copied into the app.

APPLE WATCH
Control playback right from your wrist, no need to pull out your phone.
- Five watch layouts to match your style, from a full waveform display to a minimal single-button view
- Skip, play, pause, and adjust volume using the Digital Crown
- A dedicated double-tap gesture for hands-free control
- See what's playing directly from your watch face
- Haptic feedback for every action

PRIVACY FIRST
- NO ADS
- No account required
- No subscriptions
- No tracking
- No analytics
- Your media stays under your control

Whether you're organizing personal recordings, reference videos, downloaded media, or an extensive video collection, Lumen gives you the tools to build a video library that works the way you want.

## Key features

- Import videos from Photos and Files
- Organize into collections and playlists
- Customizable libraries
- Ad-free playback
- Picture in Picture support
- Apple Watch control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vault | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-video-player/id6775323054/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Use it every day

*2026-07-15*

Fun features. Get to make it my own.

## Frequently asked questions about Lumen

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.23 — 2026-07-17

- New: Volume normalization keeps playback at a consistent level, so you don't have to reach for the volume button between videos.
- New: Lumen for Apple Watch — control playback right from your wrist, with five layouts to choose from.
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.22 — 2026-06-28

What's New:
Made quality of life improvements to make a better experience.

### 1.21 — 2026-06-27

What's New

This update brings a refreshed Settings experience, new accessibility features, and a variety of bug fixes and improvements to make Lumen even better.

### 1.1 — 2026-06-11

Major fixes and performance improvements. Now works better then ever

### 1.0 — 2026-06-06

No release notes.

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