Frequently asked.
Short answers about privacy, deletion, Pro and devices. For anything else, support is one message away.
Does Phote upload my photos?
No. Phote reads the photo library already on your device and does all browsing and organizing there. Your photos and videos are not uploaded to our servers.
Will Phote delete photos on its own?
Never. Swiping down only adds a photo to Cleanup. You review the list, confirm, and iOS then moves the items to Recently Deleted, where they stay recoverable for 30 days.
Do I need an account?
No account, no sign-in. Purchases go through your Apple ID and restore from the App Store.
What do I get for free?
All five browse modes, a shared 30-photo experience across the Cards, Immersive, Map, Similar and Frame views, and 30 deletions a day.
What is the difference between Yearly and Lifetime?
Yearly is an auto-renewing subscription managed by Apple. Lifetime is a one-time purchase that stays unlocked on every device signed in to your iCloud account.
Which devices are supported?
iPhone and iPad running iOS 17 or later, including the Home Screen widget.
Which languages does Phote speak?
Fifteen: English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Hindi.