
cairn — Immich sync
Sync photo deletions to Immich
About
This app synchronizes your iPhone photo library with your Immich server. It automatically moves photos deleted from your phone to your Immich trash, ensuring consistency. The app prioritizes safety with features like a quarantine window and trash-to-restore functionality.
What's New in cairn
0.4.2
June 23, 2026
Pending Review is steadier and clearer. The quarantine queue now appears the moment you open the app, instead of looking empty until the next sync finishes. Labels are plainer, too: the held section is "Queued," and each photo shows when it will be trashed ("Trashes in 5 days," then "Ready to trash") instead of the vaguer "eligible." The deletion-strictness levels have clearer names. They now read as a scale, from most to least cautious — Cautious, Balanced, and Autonomous (previously Strict, Trusting, and Auto). Behavior is unchanged and your current setting is preserved. Connection settings are reorganized around your server and key: - Tap "API key" for one place to view, copy, replace, or disconnect. "Replace key" swaps in a new key for the same Immich account without re-onboarding — your indexed state, journal, and history are kept. - The sign-in screen now remembers addresses you've used. - Your Immich server version is shown, with a gentle heads-up if it's newer than the version of cairn it was tested against. Plus smaller fixes: consistent slider styling and a tidied-up Status card.
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FAQ
Does cairn have ads?
No, cairn is ad-free and does not contain any advertisements. It also has no analytics, telemetry, or crash reporting.
How much does cairn cost?
cairn is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with it.
What devices does cairn support?
cairn is currently supported on iPhone devices. It requires an Immich server and an Immich API key to function.
How often is cairn updated?
The latest version of cairn, 0.4.2, was released on June 23, 2026. The app is actively developed, with a release date of May 13, 2026.
What happens if I accidentally delete photos?
cairn moves deleted photos to your Immich Trash, where they are retained for 30 days and can be restored with a single tap. It also has a safety model with a percent cap to prevent accidental mass deletions.
Can I choose which photos cairn syncs?
Yes, you can restrict cairn's indexing scope to specific Photos albums. Photos outside this scope are silently ignored and will not be hashed or proposed for deletion.
Is my data secure with cairn?
Yes, cairn prioritizes privacy. It has no backend, talks directly to your Immich server, and stores credentials in the iOS Keychain. Your iPhone only sends configured requests.
What is the age rating for cairn?
cairn has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.









