# Lumenate: Explore & Relax

> Psychedelic Meditation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1538397461](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1538397461)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1538397461`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lumenate Growth Ltd
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (9,587 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2021-02-21
- **Size:** 516 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lumenate-explore-relax/id1538397461)
- **Website:** [https://lumenategrowth.com/the-lumenate-app/](https://lumenategrowth.com/the-lumenate-app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://lumenategrowth.com/app-privacy-policy/](https://lumenategrowth.com/app-privacy-policy/)

## Description

Lumenate blends science-backed neural entrainment with guided psychedelic-inspired meditation. By pointing your phone's flashlight at yourself and closing your eyes, you enter a calm, immersive state with closed-eye visuals that help you relax, observe thoughts, and explore your mind from a fresh perspective.

Benefits include reduced stress, better sleep, enhanced focus, creativity, and emotional wellbeing. Lumenate Plus unlocks exclusive content, guided sessions, offline access, a personal journal, and an AI guide. Safety: not a medical device; not suitable for those under 18 or with photosensitive epilepsy; see terms and privacy policies for details.

## Rankings

- #18,457 — Overall
- #42 — explore

## Review summary

Reviews consistently cite deep relaxation and immersive visuals as strengths, with many reporting peace and emotional release aided by the visuals and, for some, the Nova mask. However, several repeat concerns arise: the brightness/visual intensity causing headaches or eye strain; mixed relaxation results; heavy premium features and billing practices; and limited customer support. Overall, the app has transformative potential for some users but can be uncomfortable or costly for others.

### Pros

- Deep relaxation and calming effect after sessions
- Immersive psychedelic-style visuals that feel transformative
- Supports emotional processing and peace (memories, release)
- Nova headset/mask enhances immersion and effectiveness
- Many users feel it lives up to hype and is worth subscribing

### Cons

- Bright visuals can trigger headaches or migraines and may not be relaxing for everyone
- Visual intensity / strobe-like effects can cause eye strain and discomfort; some users need to keep the device farther away
- Pricing and billing friction (free trial terms, immediate charges, premium-only features, cancellation issues)
- Customer service is reportedly unresponsive or hard to reach
- Long setup and payment process can feel cumbersome or pushy

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