dear___
Memory, revealed slowly
About
This app allows you to create private, temporary photo albums with layered memories. You can add photos, text, dates, and audio, then reveal them through touch before they fade back. It offers reminders and the option to share or export your creations.
What's New in dear___
1.0.1
July 27, 2026
Added optional ways to support the continued development of dear___.
FAQ
What is dear___?
dear___ is a personal photo album app designed for approaching emotionally meaningful memories slowly, privately, and temporarily. It allows you to create layered memory objects from your photographs, editable masks, diary text, and audio.
How do I reveal memories in dear___?
In the gallery, you can erase the white cover through touch to temporarily reveal the photograph and its associated layers. After a short pause, the cover gradually returns, allowing the memory to recede again.
Can I add more than just photos to dear___ memories?
Yes, you can add diary text, dates, music, or audio to your memory objects. You can also generate and manually edit white cover masks for each memory.
Does dear___ require an account?
No account is required to create or browse albums within the app. Your albums remain on your device unless you explicitly choose to export, share, or submit them.
Can I share my creations from dear___?
Yes, you can create designed share cards and choose which layers to save, share, export, or submit. Albums can also be exported as portable archives.
Does dear___ have ads?
No, dear___ does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free and ad-free.
What devices does dear___ support?
Currently, dear___ is supported on iPhone devices. It was released on July 20, 2026, with version 1.0.
What is the age rating for dear___?
dear___ has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app focuses on personal reflection and creative expression.