# BackThen - Baby Book & Albums — Private Family Photo Sharing

> Private family journal for storing and organizing baby and childhood memories. (iPhone/iPad app by Back Then Digital Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backthen-baby-book-and-albums/id1505173822 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Back Then Digital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505173821)
- Category: Lifestyle, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 28,482 App Store ratings · 536 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 113 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backthen-baby-book-and-albums/id1505173822/reviews.md

## What is BackThen?

The private family journal trusted with 240+ million memories. From bump to birthdays and beyond — save every photo, video and milestone in one safe place, beautifully organized by child.

NEW! Transform your memories into premium Photo Books you can hold forever — created effortlessly from your most-loved moments already in BackThen. Our most requested feature, minus the hassle.

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE BACKTHEN

1. Private & secure — You control who sees what. No ads. No data-sharing. Ever.
2. Effortlessly organized — Photos auto-sorted by child on their own timeline.
3. Full resolution — We never compress your images. Your memories, kept at their best.
4. Timelapse magic — Watch how their face changes over time with our unique technology.
5. Photo Books & prints — Create premium keepsakes from the photos already in your app.
6. The whole family — Grandparents, aunts, uncles — everyone included on any device.

DESIGNED FOR EVERY STAGE

• Pregnancy Journal — Track bump photos, maternity moments & milestones
• Newborn & Baby Book — Document firsts, growth markers & everyday memories
• Growing Up — Build a lasting digital family album from year to year

SAVE & ORGANIZE
• Auto-organize from any device — mobile or desktop
• Ordered chronologically from the moment you save — every photo and video in the right place
• Photos at full resolution, videos at any length, unlimited milestones including height & weight
• Each child gets their own timeline, viewed together or individually
• Find any moment with instant scroll or search by date

SHARE SECURELY
• Invite family and friends — you set their permissions
• Everyone gets notified when new memories are added
• 100% private — no ads, no data-sharing, no exceptions

LOOK BACK & ENJOY
• Unique timelapse technology shows how their face changes
• Fun sibling and cousin comparisons at the same age
• Auto-created highlights, flashback reels and animated stickers

PRINT YOUR FAVORITES
• NEW: Premium Photo Books — beautifully laid out, printed to the highest quality
• Auto-created calendars, montages and prints from your favorite photos
• Available in the UK, US, Canada and Europe
• Printed locally using your original-resolution photos for the best results

TRUSTED BY MILLIONS
• From the team behind Lifecake — the original online childhood journal, founded in 2012
• Connecting families across 182 countries
• All devices welcome — iOS, email, web & other mobile platforms

TRY IT FREE
• 1GB free storage to try all features
• VIP subscription: £4.99 / $6.49 / €5.99 per month
• Nothing to lose — all your content returned if you choose to leave

Questions? support@backthen.app
Privacy: https://www.backthen.com/privacy
Terms: https://www.backthen.com/terms

## Key features

- Private family journal
- Photo and video storage
- Milestone tracking
- Automatic organization by child
- Full resolution photos
- Premium photo book creation
- Family sharing with permissions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - Monthly payment | $6.49 | per month |
| VIP - Monthly payment | $6.49 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #190 in Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of BackThen?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Helps families stay connected
- 🕰️ Chronological timeline of photos
- 🔒 Secure and private photo sharing
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Limited free storage
- 🚫 No web/desktop access
- 🤔 Unclear relationship to Lifecake
- 🤯 Abrupt transition from Lifecake

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Issues with importing Lifecake data
- Inviting family members not working
- App getting stuck during uploads

**Most requested features**

- Ability to download/backup photos
- Web/desktop access for non-mobile users
- Prorated refunds for Lifecake subscribers
- Yearly subscription option
- Better integration of comments/likes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 536)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backthen-baby-book-and-albums/id1505173822/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Lack of storage

*2026-08-23, version 2.3.2*

I am paying for extra storage but they still don’t have the extra storage capacity available and keeps saying extra storage is coming but they has done so for several months. No one replies to your questions or when the upgrade in storage is coming.

### 5/5 — Cousins

*2026-08-20, version 2.3.2*

I am enjoying watching my cousins , Trey & Cora growing up!
I do not have nicknames for them!
Love Mama June

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2026-08-18, version 2.3.2*

We simply love each & every picture/ video!

### 5/5 — Gteat app

*2026-08-18, version 2.3.2*

I love the back then app! 
Since many viewers are grandparents, please help us out and make the font larger in the “ comments “ section! It’s so tiny we cannot easily see it!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-17, version 2.3.2*

Great app - love seeing the updates and pictures of my amazing Granddaughter

### 5/5 — Ada

*2026-08-01, version 2.3.0*

I LOVE seeing ALL the photos of BEAUTIFUL ADA 🩷😍🥰😘

### 5/5 — Safe

*2026-07-26, version 2.3.0*

This app is perfect! I love the fact that our babies are safely shared with family only!

### 5/5 — Lovely!

*2026-07-16, version 2.3.0*

BackThen is the perfect way for grandparents and any “absent” family and friends to keep up with the growth and development of little ones that they love but perhaps can’t see very often. And it’s private and safe.

### 5/5 — Great place for memories

*2026-07-15, version 2.3.0*

Part of two apps and this is by far the better one. Great place for memories so they don’t get lost ❤️

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-07-14, version 2.3.0*

So great. Recommend!

## Frequently asked questions about BackThen

### What is BackThen?

BackThen is a private family journal designed to help you save, organize, and cherish every photo, video, and milestone from your child's life. It allows you to securely store memories from pregnancy through their growing years, with features like automatic organization by child and full-resolution storage.

### How does BackThen organize memories?

Memories are automatically sorted by child and organized chronologically on their own timeline. This makes it effortless to view individual child timelines or see all family memories together. You can also easily find specific moments by scrolling or searching by date.

### Can I create photo books with BackThen?

Yes, a new feature allows you to transform your most-loved moments from the app into premium Photo Books. These books are beautifully laid out and printed to the highest quality, offering a tangible way to preserve your digital memories.

### Is BackThen free to use?

The app offers a free tier with 1GB of storage to try out all features. For more storage and advanced features, a VIP subscription is available with monthly pricing options. You can also print your favorite photos as calendars, montages, or individual prints.

### Who can I share memories with on BackThen?

You can invite family and friends to view your memories, and you control their permissions. Everyone invited will be notified when new memories are added. The app emphasizes privacy with no ads and no data-sharing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.2 — 2026-08-17

Small improvements to keep your memories safe and your experience smooth. Got a feature idea or just want to say hi?
Write to support@backthen.app — we love hearing from our families.

### 2.3.1 — 2026-08-11

Lots of you asked for this one — video titles are back. If a title is long, just swipe across it to read the rest. 
Got a feature idea or just want to say hi? Write to support@backthen.app — we love hearing from our families.

### 2.3.0 — 2026-06-24

Small improvements to keep your memories safe and your experience smooth. Got a feature idea or just want to say hi? 
Write to support@backthen.app — we love hearing from our families.

### 2.2.9 — 2026-06-10

Small improvements to keep your memories safe and your experience smooth. Got a feature idea or just want to say hi? 
Write to support@backthen.app — we love hearing from our families.

### 2.2.8 — 2026-05-20

Small improvements to keep your memories safe and your experience smooth. Got a feature idea or just want to say hi? 
Write to support@backthen.app — we love hearing from our families.

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