# Lumenate: Explore & Relax — user reviews > 1,219 indexed App Store user reviews of Lumenate by Lumenate Growth Ltd, rated 4.60/5 from 9,267 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumenate-explore-and-relax/id1538397461/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumenate-explore-and-relax/id1538397461.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 7,688 · 4★ 716 · 3★ 265 · 2★ 117 · 1★ 481 ## What do users think of Lumenate? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Powerful, immersive experience - 🌌 Unique, psychedelic-like visuals - 🧘‍♀️ Helps with relaxation, sleep, and mental clarity - 🤯 Mind-blowing, transformative effects - 🤝 Excellent customer support **Cons** - 🔋 Phone overheating issues - 🤕 Can cause headaches or eye strain - 💰 Expensive subscription model - 🔒 Difficulty accessing full content without paying **Commonly reported bugs** - Session recordings not saved properly - Frequent app crashes or freezes **Most requested features** - Allow users to set their own light/sound frequencies - Offer more free content or a one-time purchase option - Integrate with other meditation/wellness apps - Add more guided sessions and experiences ## Newest reviews (10 of 1,219) ### 3/5 — Limited Library. No real soundtrack mode. *2026-08-17, version 7.2.0* Library is too limited, even with the premium subscription. 6th mind has more. I have the Nova and like it. But, the limited library really makes it overpriced. The “your own soundtrack” mode doesn’t at all respond or interact with music, it just flashes its own pattern, and Kitty at Lumenate confirmed that. It does help me fall asleep. But it is slim pickings for programs and gets old fast. ### 2/5 — Overpriced *2026-08-15, version 7.2.0* The app is good but it is pretty overpriced and they don’t let you get a free try before paying ### 2/5 — Slop all around *2026-08-03, version 7.2.0* Another “free” app that requires a monthly subscription to use any features. Once the subscription is paid you will unlock a whole bunch of bologna that will never and has never helped anyone. Stupid app, 2 stars is overly generous. ### 2/5 — Not quite *2026-08-02, version 7.2.0* This is more of a digital kaleidoscope than psychedelic experience. ### 1/5 — The worst thing I have went through *2026-08-01, version 7.2.0* I did it and one point I felt like I was drowning, under water and couldn’t breathe. Then I started getting heartburn. Afterwards, I got a headache. I don’t understand how ppl can have a good results from this. I felt like I was dying. I won’t download this app. ### 4/5 — Je vois dans ma tête *2026-08-01* Plus modulable pour comprendre mieux les choses qui sont plus visible, aphasique je découvre pour la première fois les couleurs dans mon esprit Wahou ### 1/5 — Pay for it. *2026-08-01, version 7.2.0* You basically have to do a survey just to get a monthly fee. there is an option for a free week however I put in a free week and it didn’t work and it tried to charge me the 13.99. they make this abscess like it’s supposed to help you relax and help your mind and help you meditate. But you have to pay for that. And pay too much in my opinion. Every review on this app sounds good. This app sucks. ### 1/5 — Don’t listen to the review *2026-07-30, version 7.1.0* This app is bunz ### 1/5 — You need to pay *2026-07-30, version 7.1.0* To use it you need to pay don’t waste time ### 1/5 — Paid *2026-07-30, version 7.1.0* Don’t make me go through an entire questionnaire, just to tell me by the end of it that to use the app I need to subscribe. And yes, I know there is one week for free, but we all know that you are getting a lot of money by people forgetting to cancel the free trial, which I find unethical ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE *2026-08-23* I don’t see the appeal of flashing lights whilst trying to sleep ### 1/5 — Gave me severe anxiety and do not recommend for anyone that has PTSD. Not a good experience at all. *2026-08-11, version 7.2.0* Gave me severe anxiety and do not recommend for anyone that has PTSD. Not a good experience at all. ### 1/5 — Can't try before subscribing *2026-08-10* I was guided by the app through all the steps to prepare for my first experience, including finding a relaxing quiet place and then at the 11th hour just before the first experience you have to subscribe and my Apple password has changed and I can't remember what it is without going to check my laptop... So a complete waste of my time preparing, so I just deleted the app. These kind of apps annoy me. If you're confident with what you're selling, just let the user have a 1-2 days test before forcing them to subscribe. You would have WAY more subscriptions this way, assuming your service is good. I was genuinely interested... but being forced to subscribe for the 1 week free trial and then having to remember to cancel (to avoid being charged) if it's not for me is annoying, and I often forget due to living a busy life with kids. Just give people the free trial without sign up ### 1/5 — ??! *2026-08-10, version 7.2.0* i had high hopes when i saw an ad for this i even looked at reviews and comments and saw nothing negative so i downloaded it, went through the intoduction just for it to make me pay for my first experience.. i know this can be common but i really had high hopes and just felt like i got let down especially for what this app is used for. ### 1/5 — Bad *2026-08-09, version 7.2.0* Can’t even make an acc 😂 ### 1/5 — This thing made me dissociate *2026-08-08, version 7.2.0* Be very careful I’ve been dissociating for the past 4 days because of this app ! If anybody at lumenate could reach out to me with a solution please ### 1/5 — Another subscription con *2026-08-06, version 7.2.0* Another app advertised on social media which promises the world, harvests data in the form of a questionnaire then slaps you in the face with a mandatory subscription once you’ve given them your information. Don’t bother. ### 1/5 — Pay wall trap *2026-08-05, version 7.2.0* Makes you sign up and go through a million hoops just to throw up a pay wall at the very end. Didn’t even get a chance to try one before payment info was required. ### 1/5 — Free trial false *2026-08-04, version 7.2.0* How is it a free 7 day trial when you try to take the money out before hand? As soon as I select start free trial it didn't take like an amount to verify the card it took the purchase amount! It's stated it would charge me when the 7days was up and that's not what happened! False advertising, very misleading. Without actually paying for the service you don't get any further in the app. Thing is I would've paid for it after I seen if it worked! ### 1/5 — No free trial *2026-08-02, version 7.2.0* Don’t download it if your don’t want to pay I tried the free trail didn’t like it unsubscribe delete it and still got charged 22 dollars when my free trail hadn’t even finished ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 🤩🥲🤯 oh the colors you’ll see *2026-08-15, version 7.2.0* Absolutely love it. I use it often for everything from helping me fall asleep at night, putting me in a better mood, making me feel more centered and grounded and under my own control. I whole heartedly recommend this app and the Nova mask. Also use this during psychedelic therapy sessions and it’s insane with John Hopkins Playlist ### 5/5 — A wonderful tool *2026-08-14, version 7.2.0* I love this app so much! It is very refreshing and relaxing to me. I use it at bedtime to settle into sleep. I also use it during the day to relax and refocus for the rest of my day. Using the phone’s camera for the lights is doable and works fine. I spent the extra money for the eye mask and I love it! Now I don’t worry about the phone falling over and can fully focus on my session. ### 5/5 — The fix I have been looking for so long! *2026-08-12, version 7.2.0* Got an ad on Youtube with Rhett and Link. I thought it was Ai so I looked it up and sure enough it was real, I watched the video as they went through the spinning column, the app and the weird iPod thing and i was very skeptical. As much as I hate subscription services, I can firmly say that this is 100% worth it for me. I have taken a THC gummy once a month to help with my depression and anxiety revolving past mistakes that keep me up at night crying, and while this does not give you the physical sensation, the mental sensation was tied neck and neck in terms of calming me down. I have officially, as of this moment, quit taking THC and I am going using this app every night. I am very interested on purchasing the Nova Mask they sell. If you’re skeptical, try the free week. I never write reviews for anything I purchase, but nothing in my life has made me feel so strongly to voice support for a product. ### 5/5 — Highly recommend *2026-08-09, version 7.2.0* If you’re someone who’s just getting into meditating, or is looking for expensive ways to step out of your normal meditative practices, this is for you. I love the 15-30 minute guided sessions, but I love that the 10 minute meditations also give me the opportunity to focus within for a moment. ### 5/5 — Way better then I expected *2026-08-07* Honestly I didn’t have much hope in this but actually kinda works well, anytime I use this, I don’t remember falling asleep fast all I remember is not being awake long after I have shut my eyes and the effects begin, and I find I don’t usually wake up either anytime at night. Also using the voice of Rosamund pike is a great touch as she plays a great role in wheel of time. Definitely 5/5 I would definitely give this a chance even for people that don’t think it works, you’ll be pleasantly surprised I think ### 5/5 — Real person here *2026-08-04, version 7.2.0* This actually works. I was skeptical. I have insomnia and I tried this to help me drift into sleep easier. Not only did it help with that, but it made me sleep longer and deeper. Still only on day three, but I’ll keep using it ### 5/5 — Very cool *2026-08-04* So fascinating - I just tried 3 sessions back to back. It’s surprisingly powerful. I wanna keep going! ### 5/5 — Addicted! I LOVE this App *2026-08-03* I’ve never done anything like this. I’ve struggled with meditation because my thoughts distract me but this app helps me relax and the beautiful kaleidoscope of colours keeps my thoughts at bay. I sleep better when I do it before bed and I have fun with it. Initially I was just going to do the trial and cancel but I loved it so much I’m here to stay 🙏🏼 ### 5/5 — Chronic insomnia user *2026-08-03, version 7.2.0* I use this before bed to relax me, it doesn’t put me to sleep but I do find it easy to settle down for bed for anyone with similar issues :) ### 5/5 — Really cool *2026-07-31, version 7.2.0* This app is really cool and does what it advertises, the subscription is a little expensive though --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*