Lumenicer · Video Light Panel
Film + Photo Softbox Tool
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
NEW NEW NEW
Lava Lamp & Fade effects + one-tap Lock Screen controls.
Turn an iPhone, iPad or TV into a controllable light panel via AirPlay or HDMI.
Free in Light Mode.
Lumenicer lets you use an iPhone, iPad or MacBook as a controllable light panel.
Connect it to a TV or projector via AirPlay or HDMI and you get a much larger surface to light a scene with. Your iPhone and Apple Watch work as the remote, so you can adjust everything without walking back to the screen.
I built it because I kept running into the same situation as a cinematographer: small productions, travel shoots, no budget for a proper light kit — but always a few screens within reach.
It's free to use in Light Mode, and you can try the Pro features for 7 days before deciding anything.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Light Mode (free, no time limit, no ads)
· Set color temperature from warm candlelight to cool daylight (2800K–7500K)
· Fine-tune green/magenta tint
Color Mode (Pro)
· Full color wheel to match a scene or set a mood — as saturated as your display can physically show
· Save up to 10 colors so they stay consistent across shooting days
· See / type in HSB, RGB, CMY and HEX values for each color
Effects (Pro)
· Live lighting effects you can send to your big screens: fireplace glow, police lights, party light, TV flicker, strobe, a slow pulse, a lava lamp and a two-color fade
· I add new ones regularly
EDR Boost (Pro)
· Metal-powered ultra-bright mode. Pushes supported Apple displays beyond standard limits (up to 8x brighter)
(Note: Peak brightness and duration depend on your specific device hardware, temperature, and battery level)
A few details that matter on set: a locked fullscreen mode so nothing interrupts the light mid-take, no accidental screen dimming, effects that hold their direction when the phone rotates, haptic feedback and a clean, distraction-free layout. And you can put Lumenicer in Control Center, on the Lock Screen or on the Action button — one tap and the light is on, or straight into Boost when you need maximum output right now.
PRO
Light Mode stays free forever. Pro unlocks Color Mode, all effects and EDR Boost. Start with a 7-day free trial — monthly, annual or a one-time lifetime option.
Found a bug or have an idea? Email me at hi@lumenicer.app with your device and iOS version. I read everything and it genuinely helps.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://lumenicer.app/privacy
Thanks for all the great feedback!!! Here's what's new and improved in Version 1.5.0:
· New: Lava Lamp effect — soft blobs of color drift and breathe across your screen, just like the real thing
· New: Fade effect — a calm two-color gradient with adjustable center position
· New: one-tap controls for Control Center, Lock Screen and the Action button — light on or straight into Boost
· Improved: richer colors — Color Mode now uses the full P3 range of your display
· Improved: smoother gradients and less color banding on AirPlay/HDMI displays
· Fixed: better legibility with "Reduce Transparency", plus various bug fixes and performance improvements
The developer, Alexander Zimmermann, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Alexander Zimmermann
- Size
- 11.2 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- PRO – Annual $8.99
- PRO – Monthly $1.99
- PRO – Lifetime $14.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Alexander Zimmermann
