# Curator – a minimal library — Collect visual ideas offline

> Offline visual inspiration library with object and text recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by Adegboyega Dada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curator-a-minimal-library/id6478219473 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adegboyega Dada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542474149)
- Category: Lifestyle, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 4.29/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 46 MB
- Languages: English, French, Swedish
- Released: 2024-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curator-a-minimal-library/id6478219473/reviews.md

## What is Curator?

Save what inspires you... and actually keep it.

If you use Pinterest or save ideas from Instagram, you know how easily content disappears. Links break. Posts get deleted. Accounts vanish.

Curator lets you build your own offline inspiration library – fully yours, fully private, fully under your control.

Your content is saved directly to your iPhone or iPad, and synced across your devices with iCloud. No accounts. No feeds. No algorithms.


Why Curator?

• Save images, GIFs, and short videos
• Loop videos under 9 seconds (like GIFs)
• Beautiful slideshow mode with optional music
• Aesthetic Poster Widgets for your Home Screen
• Powerful search with object recognition and text recognition (OCR)
• Full offline support — your content never leaves your device
• Sync securely across your devices with iCloud
• Choose which folders to sync and which to exclude
• Finder tag support + extended in-app tag colors *
• Automate with App Shortcuts
• Scratch your doom scrolling itch (a little) without doom scrolling

Curator is free to download and includes a one-time purchase to unlock all features.

* Custom and extended tag colors are visible in-app only.



Privacy Policy: https://curator.alewa.co/privacy.html
Terms of Service: https://curator.alewa.co/terms.html

## Key features

- Save images, GIFs, and short videos
- Offline support
- iCloud sync across devices
- Object and text recognition search
- Slideshow mode with music
- Home Screen widgets
- App Shortcuts automation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Curator+ for iOS/iPadOS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Curator+ for macOS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Curator+ Addon for iOS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Curator+ Addon for macOS | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curator-a-minimal-library/id6478219473/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just found this: looks perfect

*2026-03-27*

I just found this app and it looks really good. I’ve downloaded it on 2 different Mac devices. Everything checks out; seamless syncing. I will update this when I start collecting my visual stuff. I wish I knew what the roadmap was but it’s alright.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for taking the time to rate Curator and share your experience so far!

I appreciate your note about the roadmap as well. I don’t have a public one just yet, but it’s definitely something I’m looking into.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts as you start building your collection!

### 4/5 — Great app, but

*2026-03-17*

This app needs a  bit more polishing but it is the only one that does what it does. 
Creating an offline art and media museum for your inspiration and favorite pop media.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for taking the time to rate Curator and share your thoughts; your support means a lot!

I really appreciate the feedback as well, and I’m continuously working on polishing the experience.

### 4/5 — Fantastic idea

*2025-08-31*

I love this portfolio app. It”s one of the best one. And the best looking one

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! Your feedback helps keep Curator going. All the best :D

### 5/5 — So handy!

*2025-05-27*

Finally a way to save things without worrying it’ll disappear. Easy to use, syncs perfectly, and just makes life easier.

## Frequently asked questions about Curator

### What is Curator?

Curator is a lifestyle app that allows you to build a private, offline library of visual inspiration. You can save images, GIFs, and short videos directly to your device and access them anytime without an internet connection.

### How does Curator handle privacy?

Curator prioritizes privacy by saving your content directly to your device and syncing securely via iCloud. It does not require accounts, feeds, or algorithms, ensuring your inspiration remains fully yours and private.

### What kind of content can I save with Curator?

You can save images, GIFs, and short videos (under 9 seconds, which loop like GIFs) to your Curator library. This allows for a rich collection of visual ideas.

### Does Curator have ads?

No, Curator does not have advertisements. The app is free to download and offers a one-time purchase to unlock all features, ensuring an ad-free experience.

### What are the search capabilities of Curator?

Curator features powerful search with object recognition and text recognition (OCR). This allows you to find saved content based on what's in the image or any text present within it.

### Can I use Curator on multiple devices?

Yes, Curator syncs securely across your iPhone and iPad using iCloud. You can choose which folders to sync and which to exclude, giving you control over your library.

### What is the pricing model for Curator?

Curator is free to download. It offers a one-time purchase within the app to unlock all features, providing full access to its capabilities.

### How often is Curator updated?

The latest version of Curator is 1.59, last updated on March 23, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.63 — 2026-04-16

• Fixed an issue where new tags were not saved properly

### 1.59 — 2026-03-23

• Added support for pinch to zoom on tiles
• Improved photo importing

### 1.58 — 2026-03-13

• Fixed a crash that could occur when using Curator Shortcuts.

### 1.57 — 2026-03-07

Curator 1.57

• Fixed an issue where Curator failed to create thumbnails.

### 1.56 — 2026-03-02

Curator 1.56

• Fixed an issue where the slideshow would not start when browsing content by tag.

And in case you missed Curator 1.55, it included the following updates:

• Added slideshow support (tap the Play button in any folder, tag, Favorites, or Recents).
• Added the ability to include music in slideshows from your local Music (iTunes) library.
• Added support for AirPlay to stream slideshows to external screens.
• Improved search with object recognition and text recognition (OCR).
• All image processing runs completely offline.
• Fixed incorrect result counts when searching or filtering.
• Fixed inconsistent tag counts.
• Performance improvements and additional bug fixes.

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All apps by Adegboyega Dada: https://appshunter.io/developer/1542474149

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-05.*
