# Hands-free Photos — use gestures to control slides

> Control photo slideshows and browse images using hand gestures. (iPhone/iPad app by James Hudson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-photos/id881474203 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/599997663)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2014-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-photos/id881474203/reviews.md

## What is Hands?

Use hand gestures in the air to control your device! Impress everyone with photo slideshows which you control without touching the screen - it's great for doing presentations to groups of people, without needing to put your hands all over the screen. Get the future's technology right now. 

This app has also proven useful to people with arthritis, or when fine movement is difficult or painful.

Browse your pictures with dirty or full hands. It's also useful for looking at illustrations and instructions while you are working.

You use similar gestures to those you normally use on the touch screen, so it will feel natural right away. Watch the video here to see how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWI7b9NzQPc

Simply select the album you want, then put down or dock your device. You can now use left and right "swipe" sideways to move between your pictures.

Features

• Apps using the same Hands-free technology have been in the top utility 10 apps in many major countries worldwide.

• Over 170 000 downloads of this and other Hands-free apps in this series!

• Universal app: buy once and use it on all your iPads and iPhones!

• Get similar gesture features on your iPhone/iPad to those found on some other latest brands of phones, right now!

• Integrated help and feedback tips to show you how the gestures work right away.

• Turn off the on-screen help, for advanced users.

• Prompt support from the developer, accessible from within the app. 

• Slick transitions between photos.

• Instantly switch back to touch control: just pick up your phone to pan and zoom the photos.

• Access your iCloud photos (optional).

This app uses the front-facing camera and computer vision algorithms. It works reliably under normal lighting conditions, from distances of 20cm up to 1 metre.

## Key features

- Gesture control for photo slideshows
- Hands-free image browsing
- Useful for presentations
- Assists users with limited mobility
- Works with iCloud photos
- Switchable to touch control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-photos/id881474203/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ermmm…

*2025-02-10, version 1.2.3*

Don’t use this app, it wants to know ur location and see your camera and well you know it’s bad when the link that they have so you can see their privacy policy (how they handle your information) leads to an expired web page.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2018-05-17, version 1.2.2*

One of the best apps ever made!

### 5/5 — الرياض

*2015-08-30*

ممتاز جدآ

### 3/5 — Something to Learn

*2015-08-22*

This is a very unique interface that takes some time to learn. But, it is a little bit inaccurate and hard to learn. Fun app, but not 100% useful

## Frequently asked questions about Hands

### How does Hands-free Photos work?

Hands-free Photos uses the front-facing camera and computer vision algorithms to detect hand gestures. You can swipe left or right in the air to navigate between photos in a slideshow, without touching your device.

### What are the benefits of using Hands-free Photos?

This app is beneficial for controlling presentations without touching your screen, browsing photos with dirty or full hands, and assisting users with arthritis or difficulty with fine motor movements.

### Can I use Hands-free Photos with my iCloud photos?

Yes, Hands-free Photos offers optional integration with your iCloud photos, allowing you to browse and control them using gestures.

### What devices is Hands-free Photos compatible with?

Hands-free Photos is a universal app, meaning you can buy it once and use it on all your iPads and iPhones. It is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How far away can I be from my device for Hands-free Photos to work?

The app works reliably under normal lighting conditions from distances of 20cm up to 1 metre, allowing for flexible use during presentations or while working.

### Is Hands-free Photos suitable for advanced users?

Yes, for advanced users, the on-screen help can be turned off. The app also offers prompt support from the developer accessible within the app.

### How often is Hands-free Photos updated?

The latest version of Hands-free Photos is 1.2.3, which was last updated on February 27, 2019. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app has a long history since its release on May 30, 2014.

### What is the user rating for Hands-free Photos?

Hands-free Photos has a user rating of 3.8 stars based on 8 ratings. This indicates a generally positive reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2019-02-27

Thank you for your support! Here's a maintenance update to keep the app looking fresh and working smoothly.
• updated for latest iPhones
• bugfixes with missing camera permissions

### 1.2.2 — 2016-06-21

We are always working to make our apps better, so here are the latest improvements:

• Improved layout for iPads and larger iPhones.
• Fixed photo orientation: photos are never cut off.

### 1.2.1 — 2016-05-24

- updated for iPhone 6S and iPad Pro
- bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2015-05-04

• Now you can access your photo stream, plus all your other albums!
• iPhone 6 support
• iOS8 support

### 1.1.3 — 2014-10-13

- accessibility improvements
- UI fixes and layout improvements
- fixed crash bugs when camera and photo permissions not given

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