# GhalamPhotos — Digital Frame and Photo Viewer

> Digital photo frame app for iPad and iPhone with customizable display options. (iPhone/iPad app by Joe Ghalam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghalamphotos/id6468445712 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joe Ghalam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462511945)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghalamphotos/id6468445712/reviews.md

## What is GhalamPhotos?

GhalamPhotos is a digital photo frame designed for iPads (although it works on iPhones, it is designed more for iPads).

Here is a list of features in this app:
- Main display shows Time and Date of the day.
- At the top of the screen optionally, the app display date, camera model, and location of the current image. You can select to turn this information off in the Settings window. Please note that location information is not available for images from Google Photos albums.
- The interface allows users to interactively pinch and zoom on the images.
- If the user allows for calendar access, the app is able to search all events for the day once a day, and look for the keyword, "birthday". If there is a birthday event, it will be displayed on the screen. Example of an event: "Joe's birthday"
- Swipe left or right on the screen to go to next picture or back
- A tap on the screen invokes controls: 
    - Previous, Pause/Play, and Next controls
    - Share button allows users to directly share the current image via typical tools
    - Settings button to invoke the settings window
    - Shows the current album selected and number of images available
- Setting window will allow users for the following configurations:
    - Hide or show information about images
    - Chose to random or sequential selection of images
    - Play video option is only available for Apple Photos. If option selected, videos in Apple Photos album will automatically play with sound muted.
    - Option to show a map for those photos with location information
    - Select Apple Photos or Google Photos at the top of Settings Screen.
    - Image time is the interval in minutes before loading the next image.
    - Transition used between images
    - Weather config allows for showing weather information on the main screen
    - Tapping on the current temp/weather on the main screen, shows 10 Day Forecast.
    - When access to Apple or Google photos has been established, a list of available albums will appear to select from.

Please let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions or issues.

## Key features

- Time and Date display
- Image metadata display (camera, location)
- Pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Birthday event detection
- Swipe navigation
- Playback controls
- Weather forecast integration

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghalamphotos/id6468445712/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Loaded with tons of features!

*2023-10-20*

I’ve tried them all, but GhalamPhotos has the best set of features.  I keep this running on my kitchen counter and my friends and family are all jealous!

## Frequently asked questions about GhalamPhotos

### What is GhalamPhotos?

GhalamPhotos is a free digital photo frame application designed primarily for iPads, though it also functions on iPhones. It allows you to display your photos with various customizable options, including time, date, and weather information.

### Does GhalamPhotos have ads?

No, GhalamPhotos does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application with no ads to interrupt your viewing experience.

### What devices does GhalamPhotos support?

GhalamPhotos is designed for iPads and iPhones. It is optimized for the larger screen of the iPad but is fully functional on iPhones as well.

### Can GhalamPhotos play videos?

Yes, GhalamPhotos has a video playback option that is available for videos within your Apple Photos albums. Videos will play automatically with sound muted.

### How does GhalamPhotos handle photo information?

You can choose to display information like the date, camera model, and location for each image. Location data is not available for images sourced from Google Photos albums. This feature can be toggled on or off in the settings.

### Can GhalamPhotos detect birthdays?

If you grant calendar access, GhalamPhotos can search your events for the keyword 'birthday' and display relevant events, such as 'Joe's birthday', on the screen.

### What is the update frequency for GhalamPhotos?

GhalamPhotos was last updated on April 7, 2026, indicating a recent update. The developer, Joe Ghalam, actively maintains the application.

### How do I navigate through photos in GhalamPhotos?

You can swipe left or right on the screen to move to the next or previous picture. Tapping the screen brings up playback controls, including pause/play and next/previous buttons.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.04 — 2026-08-21

This version has a fix for an issue where the app, from time to time, showed a stuck spinner and pictures not advancing.

### 3.03 — 2026-07-31

New in this version...
- Fix the issue with showing the date, location, and camera info when a video is shown.
- Ability to extract the camera type from the file.

### 3.02 — 2026-04-07

Fixed an issue with the font size in the recent changes that affected iPhones.

### 3.01 — 2026-04-06

New in this version...
- Adjustment to the font size for iPad for better visibility of time/date/temp.
- Minor adjustment to avoid early photo rotation when exiting settings screen.

### 3.0 — 2026-04-02

New in this version:
- Redesigned the interface with new controls and a settings page.
- Removed Google Photos support due to the changes in Google's discontinued support for remote access to albums and images.
- Performance optimization and addition of support for Nowruz.

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All apps by Joe Ghalam: https://appshunter.io/developer/1462511945

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