# Cloaked — Protect what matters in photos

> App to blur sensitive text and faces in images for safe sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Schimera Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloaked/id1598229364 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Schimera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/382551348)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2021-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloaked/id1598229364/reviews.md

## What is Cloaked?

Easily share screenshots and images while protecting sensitive data.  

Quickly blur regions of images without wasting time. 

Using Cloaked you can share the main elements of a document while selectively shielding identifying data such as names, addresses, account numbers and faces. 

The app will automatically identify regions of text and/or faces, users can select to unhide certain regions if  they choose.
When shielding text, Smart uncloak will attempt to identify text regions that are safe to include in the output. 
If needed a scale is provided for certain filters to strengthen the blurring that is performed.

MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC DETECTION 

Use the Smart Uncloak feature to automatically identify text that could potentially be field names or titles, rather than sensitive data.

VARIOUS FILTERS TO CHOOSE

Choose from a range of filters including Black Out, Pixelate, Hex Pixelate, Crystallise, Box Blur, Disc Blur, Gaussian Blur to suit your needs. 
All filters work with both Text and Faces.

ALTER THE SCALE OF THE FILTER 

Manually alter the scale of the filter


EXAMPLES OF USE 
Protect your private information when sharing images of people where permission has not been given by the individual or guardians.
Or when sharing screenshots that contain personal details like bank accounts, telephone numbers, charges, names and addresses.

## Key features

- Automatic text and face detection
- Manual region selection for blurring
- Multiple blurring filters (blur, pixelate, etc.)
- Smart Uncloak for safe text inclusion
- Adjustable filter scale
- Supports Mac, iPhone, and iPad

## Chart rankings

- #188 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloaked/id1598229364/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Nice privacy focused app with room for more features!

*2024-12-31*

This is a great little app that works across different Apple devices as a single purchase (such as MacOS & iOS) to help redact sensitive information from images etc such as faces and text. Excellent for the privacy conscious!

A possible improvement is the ability to save the original file with redactions (keeping the same dimensions and having the choice to save with/without metadata).

Thanks!

### 1/5 — High hopes but app is unusable

*2024-12-28*

It would be great if this could be updated to work. I try to select text to blur but the box drawing tool simply doesn’t respond when pulling on a corner or side handle without a 2-3 second delay. Then it stops responding to the pull at all and you have to start over.

Curious as the app doesn’t seem to be using significant CPU or memory, it just works that poorly.

On another note, I don’t understand why there is a separate work and preview space. Blurred parts should be shown where and when you are blurring them; there is no reason for two windows.

Finally, the app should open images on a canvas that matches the original image size. I don’t understand why it would need a canvas larger than the image you are trying to blur/redact.

### 1/5 — So nicht zu gebrauchen!

*2022-10-15*

Ich dachte, man könne mit Cloaked Bereiche verpixeln, die man selbst für sensibel hält. Leider meint das Programm, mir vorschreiben zu müssen, was sensibel ist. Es entscheidet nur zwischen Gesicht oder Text. 
Es ist offenbar nicht vorgesehen, in einem Screenshot mit Hilfe einer Auswahl selbst einen Bereich zu definieren, der verpixelt werden soll.

### 3/5 — I need the German language

*2022-06-04*

Contrary to the description, the software is only in English not in German. The blemish should be fixed.

### 5/5 — Funktioniert gut und beschleunigt das Unkenntlichmachen von Gesichtern und Text in Bildern

*2022-01-20*

In Berichte füge ich zwischen 40 und 70 Bilder ein. Teilweise sind darauf Menschen, Fotos von Menschen an der Wand oder Autokennzeichen zu sehen. Diese habe ich bisher in Vorschau unkenntlich gemacht. Aus Interesse habe ich mir Cloaked gekauft.

In den vergangenen zwei Tagen war ich mit dem Entwickler (von der anderen Seite der Welt) öfter im Austausch.
Mit zwei Updates wurden fast alle "Wünsche" erfüllt und nun ist die App sehr gut nutzbar. Kleinere Features werden noch nachgeliefert. 

Mir wird die App nun einies an Zeit sparen.
Als Sekundärbotschaft sieht der Leser an verpixelten Flächen, dass Persönlichkeitsbelange von fremden Menschen berücksichtigt wurde. 

Thanks Sean, very well done!

## Frequently asked questions about Cloaked

### What is Cloaked used for?

Cloaked is used to obscure sensitive information like names, addresses, account numbers, and faces in photos and screenshots before sharing them. It helps protect your privacy by allowing you to selectively blur or black out specific areas.

### Does Cloaked have ads?

No, Cloaked is ad-free. You can use all its features without any advertisements interrupting your workflow.

### What devices does Cloaked support?

Cloaked is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making it versatile for users across different Apple platforms.

### How does Cloaked detect sensitive information?

Cloaked offers both manual and automatic detection. It can automatically identify regions of text and faces, and also provides a 'Smart Uncloak' feature to help identify text regions that are safe to include.

### What types of filters does Cloaked offer?

Cloaked provides a range of filters including Black Out, Pixelate, Hex Pixelate, Crystallise, Box Blur, Disc Blur, and Gaussian Blur. These can be applied to both text and faces.

### Can I adjust the intensity of the blur in Cloaked?

Yes, Cloaked allows you to manually alter the scale of the filter for certain effects, giving you control over the strength of the blurring performed.

### Is Cloaked suitable for protecting financial information?

Yes, Cloaked is designed to protect sensitive data such as bank account numbers, charges, and other personal details when sharing screenshots of financial documents or statements.

### How often is Cloaked updated?

The latest version of Cloaked is 1.3.6, and it was last updated on December 20, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-08-14

Support for text at angles other than 90° for both detection and manual additions

### 1.6 — 2026-08-05

New custom face classifier for use with the Smart Uncloak feature: uses AI to attempt to distinguish between child and adult faces, and only blur child faces.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-07-27

New support for Googly eyes filter - Select which eyes, nose and mouth to use

### 1.5 — 2026-07-19

Minor fixes and improvements

### 1.4 — 2026-05-31

Bug and crash fixes

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