
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
0.4.3
July 16, 2026
cairn can now move deletions to Immich's Trash automatically, without a manual "Trash all" tap. This is opt-in and gated by your safety limits. Because no earlier version ever deleted on its own, this update resets everyone to Cautious (manual) once, so no one is switched into automatic deletion silently. Open Settings → Safety & limits → Deletion strictness to choose: - Cautious (the new default): nothing is trashed automatically. Deletions wait as "Ready to trash" for you to confirm. - Balanced: deletions are trashed automatically once they clear the quarantine window. - Autonomous: deletions are trashed automatically, with no quarantine wait. Either automatic mode still respects your percent and count safety limits: a run that would exceed them — or a first sync — is left for you to review instead. Everything goes to Immich's Trash, which keeps a 30-day recovery window, and automatic trashing runs on background refresh too. Pending Review is tidier for bulk deletes. When several photos are queued to expire on the same day, they now stack into one "N photos" card instead of a long run of rows. Tap to expand and review them one by one; the trash, exclude, and dismiss actions on the card apply to the whole batch. Also fixed: trashing the "Ready to trash" list now updates the quarantine banner immediately instead of waiting for the next sync, and the countdown on the Status card matches the one shown inside Pending Review.
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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.









