# gazd — encrypt pics. drop a gaze.

> encrypt pics. drop a gaze. (iPhone/iPad app by Jason Bryant.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gazd/id6787811159 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jason Bryant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543752132)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gazd/id6787811159/reviews.md

## What is gazd?

gazd is a local photo encryption tool. pick a key photo, pick a photo to hide — gazd seals it inside an ordinary emoji image using AES-GCM encryption from Apple's CryptoKit. share the sealed image and the key photo separately, however you want. AirDrop and file attachments work best — messaging apps re-encode photos and break the reveal. the recipient reveals the hidden photo inside gazd using the matching key. it's shown on screen only and never saved to their device.

no servers. no accounts. no analytics. no tracking. nothing leaves your phone through gazd. for anyone who'd rather not route a private photo through someone else's server.

gazd is free — if you'd like to support development, there's a tip jar in Settings. it unlocks nothing. karmic rewards not expressed or implied.

disclosure summary: rated 13+. gazd has no in-app communication features and does not transmit user data. users are responsible for what they seal and how they share it. by using gazd you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| big tip | $9.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-17

Fixing the keywords because the App Store algorithm couldn't find us even if we waved a flag. No code changed, just bureaucratic paperwork.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-13

No release notes.

## More apps by Jason Bryant

- [US States & Capitals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-states-and-capitals/id1543752130)
- [Montage Mayhem](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montage-mayhem/id1599187469)
- [Tracker for DI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-for-di/id6444547941)

All apps by Jason Bryant: https://appshunter.io/developer/1543752132

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