
Ephemeral Trace
Privacy Camera & Auto-Delete
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About
Capture without a trace.
Ephemeral Trace is a privacy-first camera for iOS. Take a photo or record a video, set a timer, and it automatically disappears when time runs out.
No cloud. No servers. No account required.
— AUTO-DELETION —
Choose an expiry timer before you shoot: 30 seconds, 5 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours, or keep it forever. Pro users can create custom timer presets. Media deletes itself in real time, in the background, and on every app launch.
Deletion is permanent and irreversible — by design.
— CRYPTOGRAPHIC DELETION —
Every file is encrypted with a unique 256-bit key via the iOS Secure Enclave. When a file expires, the key is destroyed — making the data forensically unrecoverable.
NIST SP 800-88 compliant.
— FOLDER ORGANIZATION —
Sort captures into folders with custom cover images. Assign a default folder and shoot directly into it. Color-coded urgency badges in the gallery indicate how much time each item has remaining.
— FULLY ON-DEVICE —
No accounts. No analytics. No crash reporting. No advertising identifiers. No third-party SDKs. Photo Library access is Add Only — the app cannot read your existing photos.
Your media never leaves your iPhone.
— PRO —
A one-time upgrade unlocks unlimited folders, biometric gallery lock (Face ID, Touch ID, Optic ID), custom timer presets, and all other and future Pro features.
No subscription.
Ever.
Free tier includes unlimited photo and video capture, all built-in timers, up to 2 folders, and export to your Photos library.
Your privacy is not a feature.
It is the foundation.
Privacy Policy: https://ephemeraltrace.com/privacy
Support: https://ephemeraltrace.com/support
Website: https://ephemeraltrace.com
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What's New in Ephemeral Trace
1.0.2
April 13, 2026
Localization Ephemeral Trace is now available in 7 additional languages — German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, and Ukrainian. Remember Last Camera Settings Your camera now picks up right where you left off. New "Remember Last" options let you persist your last used camera position (front/back), flash mode, and grid visibility between sessions — or lock in a specific default if you prefer consistency. Configure it all in Camera Settings → Startup Behavior. Polish & Fixes
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In-App Purchases
$9.99
Ephemeral Trace Pro
Unlimited folders, biometric lock, custom timers.







