Cacti: AI-Powered Photo Vault

Cacti: AI-Powered Photo Vault

No Signup, On-Device, Secure

26 ratings
21 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 17, 2020
  • September 24, 2022

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This app uses AI to automatically detect and secure private photos on your device. It offers on-device encryption and biometric unlock options, ensuring your data remains anonymous and inaccessible to others. Organize and protect your sensitive images without needing an internet connection or signing up.

AI-powered private photo detection
On-device 256-bit AES encryption
Biometric unlock (Touch ID/Face ID)
100% offline functionality
Anonymous usage with no sign-up
Customizable app icon
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What's New in Cacti

2.1.0

September 24, 2022

Psst…hey…you! Are you still clicking and sending spicy pictures through untrusted platforms? Are you certain that they don't have a direct feed of what your camera sees? Have you heard of our lord and saviour "Cacti Secure Share", through which you can securely share photos in Cacti? Oh, what's that? But Cacti doesn't have a camera in which you can confidently click pictures and then share, you say? Well, lo and behold, our second major update of 2022 now comes with a shiny new camera! No more worrying about who is spying on you. Just: - Click. - Save to Vault. - Share Securely through Cacti. It's that simple! All photos clicked in Cacti are encrypted and securely stored within the app by default. Once you unlock your Vault, Cacti then moves these pending photos to it, for more security. If your Vault is already unlocked, it just works automatically. Also, hey, the ONE BAZILLION of you (okay, maybe I'm exaggerating on the number here) who requested for a selection menu to easily select and deselect all photos in a grid. Guess what? Well, we did not get the time to do this, we are sorry…just kidding…YES, WE DID IT! Go ahead, check it out. Apart from all this, we also managed to fix two issues: 1. Once photos have been moved from the clipboard to the Vault, clipboard photos would then be cleared. 2. Made the buttons across the app look more consistent…because our designer was on top of our developers' heads to get it done, like an enlightened saint who won't budge from their meditation sitting on the crest of a mountain. Also, our designer is a cool soul, we love her!

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User reviews

No way to move photos to hidden library

The app does a great job of identifying photos with only a small number of false positives. However, there is no way to move the photos Apple’s own hidden library. Which is such a shame given how good it was at filtering.

I don’t want to move my photos into an app.

Incredibly useful

I have well over 50K photos on my iphone. I was also a Reddit-based adult content creator with a very dedicated fan base. Over time I’ve accumulated a mix of downloaded, AI generated and selfie p**n that I tried to isolate using hidden photos.

Doing this manually is genuinely hard to do, while a mistake can be easy to make and you might not know it’s happened until it’s too late and then someone sees your private parts accidentally. Not at all cool.

Cacti automates the process of cleaning things up and does it automatically, and well. Strongly recommend for anyone wanting to get and keep their junk out of their junk.
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Using a lot of data for something that’s not supposed to using data

I recently installed the app and ran the first analysis overnight. When I checked my cellular data usage today, I noticed that Cacti Vault was at the top of the list, using 900 MB. This seems unusual since the app claims to perform its analysis entirely offline. I'm curious about what data might be uploaded or downloaded. The FAQ on the website says some analytics and usage data is shared, but I couldn't find any specific information about this in the documentation.

On a positive note, the app performed well and successfully identified many potentially sensitive photos in my album. Some of the discoveries surprised me or were images I had forgotten about. Moving them to the vault and deleting them from my album was relatively easy!

However, I wish there were an option to adjust the sensitivity, as many of the flagged images were harmless.
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Outstanding

A very well polished app

Great app

Love this app but I would go to 5 start if you guys allowed to save videos and edit album covers. Otherwise I cannot fault this app.

FAQ

Does Cacti have ads?

No, Cacti is completely free and does not contain any advertisements.

How does Cacti's AI work?

Cacti's AI algorithm is designed to automatically scan your photo library and suggest photos that are likely private or intimate, helping you quickly identify them for secure storage.

Is my data safe with Cacti?

Yes, Cacti uses 256-bit AES encryption and stores all data exclusively on your device, meaning your photos never leave your phone and are protected by your passphrase or biometrics.

Can I use Cacti without an internet connection?

Yes, Cacti is 100% offline. You can view and add photos to your vault without an active network connection, except when adding photos directly from iCloud.

Do I need to create an account to use Cacti?

No, Cacti does not require any sign-up or account creation. Your usage is anonymous, and your data remains private and belongs solely to you.

What devices does Cacti support?

Cacti is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by its platform compatibility.

How often is Cacti updated?

The latest version of Cacti is 2.1.0, and it was last updated on September 24, 2022, suggesting regular updates for performance and features.

What is the age rating for Cacti?

Cacti has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users concerned with photo privacy.