# SpeedLight Viewer — Mobile viewer for Second Life

> Mobile viewer for the Second Life virtual universe. (iPhone/iPad app by Oleg Borodkin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedlight-viewer/id1519467733 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oleg Borodkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519467735)
- Category: Social Networking, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 213 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedlight-viewer/id1519467733/reviews.md

## What is SpeedLight Viewer?

SpeedLight is a mobile viewer for Second Life virtual universe. It is a lightweight, cross-platform viewer. ISpeedLight allows performing all the necessary functions: login to Second Life, talk with other residents using WebRTC voice, contact your friends using IMs and local chat and teleport across the world.

SpeedLight is FREE to use. The additional Gold facility adds unlimited online time to your avatar.

SpeedLight features:
- cross platform
- WebRTC voice
- Second Life 3D
- Second Life search
- friends list
- local chat, group chats, IMs
- IM autoresponder
- group management
- inventory management
- L$ transactions history
- and other Second Life features

You can login on your mobile and then seamlessly access Second Life on your desktop (without logging out). All IMs and other messages are synchronized across all your devices.

View IMs and L$ transactions history on any device, even when you're offline.

SpeedLight is a full-feature viewer. It is an enlisted third-party viewer approved by Linden Lab.

## Key features

- Cross-platform compatibility
- WebRTC voice chat
- Second Life 3D world exploration
- Friends list management
- Local chat, group chats, and IMs
- IM autoresponder
- Inventory management

## Chart rankings

- #20 in Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of SpeedLight Viewer?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💬 Seamless IM and chat functionality
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to Second Life
- 💰 Linden management and money transfers
- 🚀 Responsive app performance when working
- 🌍 3D world rendering capability
- 📍 Teleportation functionality
- 👥 Multiple avatar management
- 🛠️ Regular app updates and improvements
- 💳 Flexible payment options (Lindens or PayPal)
- 🎯 Excellent customer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- ⚠️ 3D rendering is crude and laggy
- 🚪 Door opening functionality broken
- 💸 Paid app with additional subscription costs
- 🔴 Blank white screen login issues
- 📦 Inventory management problems
- 🎭 Avatar appears as stick figures
- 🔊 No voice chat capability
- 📊 Incomplete world loading
- 🖼️ Texture and mesh rendering issues
- 🚫 Cannot block users from messaging
- ⚡ High lag even on empty sims
- 🔗 Server connection instability
- 💾 Causes inventory corruption (Current Outfit folder bug)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting avatar render
- Hangs at 68% load during rendering
- Failed avatar login menu
- Door opening non-functional
- Blank white screen on login
- Chat history lost after reinstall
- Multiple Current Outfit folders spawned in inventory
- Avatar appearance not updating (alpha/skin changes)
- Teleportation error messages
- Item sending to other avatars fails
- In-app purchases not loading items
- Connection drops without logout
- 3D view icon covers send button
- App incompatible with certain devices (iPhone 13 mini, iPod)

**Most requested features**

- Voice chat functionality
- Proper avatar rendering instead of stick figures
- Music and media streaming
- Estate management tools
- Building and object manipulation
- Profile picks viewing for easier teleportation
- Simultaneous 3D rendering and chat
- Land texture loading
- Outfit changing and HUD control
- Notification system improvements
- Full inventory management interface
- Account email change option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedlight-viewer/id1519467733/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Better Than The SL App, But….

*2025-12-12*

This is really a great app for SL… When it works! Today is a day it decided not to work. I’m sure they’ll fix it once they find out it isn’t working.  Maybe a week or 10. Why the 2 Star instead of 4 or 5.

### 1/5 — Doors

*2025-09-08, version 36.309.1705*

Opening doors is almost none existent. I feel like a prisoner in my own home while using this app. Cartoon avi’s in the place of your real avatar is sucky too.

### 1/5 — Don't work

*2025-01-08, version 36.309.1705*

So you log in and there's no in world 3d environment. It's basically just a chat app. Waste of money. The second life app is way better and it's free...

### 2/5 — Does not load fully anymore

*2024-11-25*

This app used to run fine but now it will not load a room fully and lags often even on an empty sim. I will change my rating if it starts working again.

### 2/5 — Disappointing 🤨

*2024-09-14, version 32.079.0912*

I bought this a few days ago and, despite the crude avatar, was reasonably impressed. However, most times when I try to login I get a blank, white screen and no options given - nada, zilch. So I have to delete from phone and reinstall, and of course, I lose all chat history. Disappointing  🤨

### 2/5 — 3d rendering is terrible

*2024-06-06, version 32.079.0912*

Bought it for 3d view, crashes when selecting render someone’s avatar, hangs at 68% loaded. Doesn’t show what people actually look like

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2024-04-08, version 32.079.0912*

Failed to add any avatars to log in with. Just a crappy blank menu for $4.99.

Also includes a pyramid referral scheme to "earn money"...... that screen works.... funny that

### 2/5 — $5 and then they want you to pay!

*2024-03-19*

So you have to pay $5 for the app and then they want monthly payments for lackluster features!?! What did I pay the fee for? There was nothing that said in-app purchases! This is false advertising! I want a refund!!

### 5/5 — BRAVO to the dev

*2024-01-12*

Outstanding efforts to make this happen. It’s incredible I can load the world around me and walk around. Works flawlessly. Would love to see land textures load in. Not sure how this all works but I’m sure you know what’s needed.

### 1/5 — Crashes repeatedly

*2023-11-08, version 30.189.2009*

App is currently unusable due to frequent crashes

## Frequently asked questions about SpeedLight Viewer

### What is this app?

This app is a mobile viewer for the Second Life virtual universe. It allows you to log in, communicate with other residents, manage your friends and inventory, and explore the 3D world directly from your mobile device.

### What are the main features?

Key features include cross-platform compatibility, WebRTC voice chat, access to Second Life 3D, friend list management, various chat options (local, group, IM), an IM autoresponder, and inventory management. It also synchronizes messages across devices.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. There is an optional 'Gold' facility that provides unlimited online time for your avatar, but the core viewer functionality is free.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is described as cross-platform, meaning it is designed to work on various mobile operating systems. It also synchronizes seamlessly with desktop access, allowing you to switch between devices without logging out.

### Can I use this app to manage my Second Life account?

Yes, this app provides full-feature viewer capabilities. You can perform necessary functions like logging in, chatting, managing your friends list, handling group chats, and managing your inventory, all from your mobile device.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 2025.2.2800 — 2025-10-08

SpeedLight v2025.2 - The Voice Update

SpeedLight now supports Second Life WebRTC Voice, bringing real-time spatial voice chat into your SL experience.

WebRTC currently available in selected regions, including:
* Official WebRTC test regions
* Builders Brewery sim
* Second Life official meeting regions

Other improvements:
* Much faster avatar summary loading
* Smoother local chat performance
* Fixed avatar image loading issues
* Updated embedded 3D View engine for better visuals and stability

### 36.309.1705 — 2024-11-05

SpeedLight v36 Update


3D Loads Faster:

* Always Loading Surrounding World: Your avatar now always loads the surrounding world, which reduces the initial delay when entering 3D.

* Bundled 3D Engine for Gold and Patrons: The Gold and Patron 3D engine is now bundled with the mobile app, reducing the 3D load time to moments. Enjoy a smoother experience!

* 3D Engine Improvements for Everyone: We've made a lot of improvements to the 3D engine for all users (Free, Gold, Patrons) to make 3D better, faster, and less resource-consuming.


Updates:

* Dialogs Removal Reworked: We've reworked how IM dialogs are removed to make it more clear. Now it's easier to manage your conversations.Updates


Fixes and Workarounds:

* Texture Loading Fix: Sometimes textures fail to load from Second Life (they turn into red checkers). We've added a workaround to load these textures differently to ensure they all appear correctly. 


* Faster Avatar Loading: Real avatars are now delivered in a more compact form and should load faster!

### 34.262.2246 — 2024-09-19

SpeedLight v34 update:

* Redesigned Entry Screen: 
Experience a dynamic and interactive new entry screen every time you log in.

* Showcase Outfits from Top Creators: 
Discover featured outfits from talented Second Life creators right at login.

* Improved Instant Messaging: 
Enjoy faster loading and smoother switching between IM conversations, even with many open chats.

* Enhanced Group Chats: 
Benefit from background group chat reloading and see speaker avatar images for a more engaging experience.

* Faster Loading of Avatar Groups: 
Navigate through your groups swiftly with improved background loading.
* Minor Updates and Optimizations: Various bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother overall experience.

### 32.079.0912 — 2024-03-28

SpeedLight v32 - Mar'2024 

SpeedLight just got its latest update, and it's packed with goodies for all our Second Life explorers out there!

* IM Autoresponder Rules
* Enhanced Search Functionality
* Massive RLV Update
* Revamped Friends section

Check SpeedLight Discord announcement channel for details!

### 31.346.1407 — 2023-12-13

SpeedLight v31  - Dec 2023 Update

- iOS notifications fixed
- IM notifications format changed (to avoid clutter)
- performance increase on iOS 17
- Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German localisation!

Check SpeedLight Discord announcement channel for details!

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*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 2026-08-24.*