Set a timer, capture a photo or video, and it automatically disappears when time runs out. No cloud, no servers, no trace.
Download on the App StoreEvery feature is designed around one principle: your media, your control, zero permanence.
Set expiry timers from 30 seconds to 24 hours. Pro users unlock Keep Forever, custom timer presets, and durations to fit any workflow.
Files are encrypted with per-file 256-bit keys via iOS Secure Enclave. On expiry, the key is destroyed — data becomes unrecoverable. NIST SP 800-88 compliant.
HEIC photos and MOV video capture with a native SwiftUI interface. HDR support, configurable frame rate, and front/rear camera switching.
Organize captures into folders with custom cover images. Shoot directly into a folder, batch-move items, and manage media your way.
Protect your gallery with Face ID, Touch ID, or Optic ID. Only you can access your ephemeral captures.
No servers, no accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Everything stays on your iPhone. Your media never leaves your device.
From capture to complete erasure — designed to be intuitive and irreversible.
Pick an expiry duration — 30s, 5m, 1h, 24h, or unlock custom presets with Pro.
Take a photo or record a video. Optionally shoot directly into a folder.
Browse your gallery with color-coded urgency badges showing time remaining.
When the timer runs out, the encryption key is destroyed. Gone for good.
Core ephemeral functionality is free. A one-time Pro upgrade unlocks power features — no subscriptions, ever.
Take control of your media with Ephemeral Trace. Questions? We're here to help.