# Hitokoma: Family Photo Frame — Pick a face. Relive moments.

> Pick a face. Relive moments. (iPhone/iPad app by Isao Kawaguchi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitokoma-family-photo-frame/id6780748272 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Isao Kawaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463017953)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitokoma-family-photo-frame/id6780748272/reviews.md

## What is Hitokoma?

Hitokoma is a photo slideshow app that lets you choose who appears — by recognizing
the people in your photos. "Just the kids" or "just the whole family" — turn a single
moment with someone you love into a slideshow you can enjoy again and again. Prop your
phone on a charging stand, or play it in the car — Hitokoma keeps your memories playing
with almost no hands-on effort.

■ Key Features

◆ Filter by the people in your photos
Hitokoma automatically recognizes and sorts the people in your photos. Choose "just the
kids" or "the whole family" and your slideshow reflects it. Recognition isn't perfect, so
you can name people yourself and manually correct mismatches.

◆ Filter by person, album, date, place, and favorites
Combine person, album, date range, place (by prefecture/region), and favorites-only to
decide exactly what you want to watch today. Even before your first scan, "Shuffle All
Photos" lets you start right away.

◆ Ken Burns zoom, gently centered on faces
Hitokoma recognizes where faces are in each photo and slowly zooms and pans around that
point (the Ken Burns effect). Several transitions, including cross-fade and slide, switch
automatically so playback never feels repetitive.

◆ Subtle overlays for date, place, and names
Show the month and year taken, the place name, and the names of people in the photo,
layered tastefully over each image (choose which to show in Settings). Your current
location's name and a small map can be toggled on or off too.

◆ Just set it down, and it plays
Hitokoma works with the iOS Shortcuts app to help you set up automatic playback when
charging starts or when you connect to CarPlay. Your screen won't sleep during playback,
and the on-screen controls only appear when you tap.

◆ Adjust the pace, favorite, or hide photos
Set how many seconds each photo stays on screen, to your taste. Tap the heart to mark a
favorite while playing, or choose "don't show this again" to hide a photo — both are easy
to undo later from a list.

■ Who it's for
• Anyone who wants to filter by the people they love — kids, family — to relive memories
• Anyone who wants a phone on a charging stand to double as a photo frame
• Anyone who finds the Photos app's built-in slideshow a little plain
• Anyone who wants photos playing as a backdrop to music on a drive

■ Good to know
• Hitokoma is free to use. It shows ads, and a one-time in-app purchase removes them.
• Face data, names, and photos are all processed on your device only — nothing is ever
  sent anywhere.
• Your current location's name and map are shown on-device only; we never collect or
  store them.
• Face recognition isn't perfect. You can correct any mismatches from the People screen.
• The first launch requires scanning your whole photo library, which can take anywhere
  from a few minutes to over ten. You can start watching slideshows while the scan runs.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告を除去 | $0.49 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-15

We improved the reliability of initial setup and photo scanning.
This update also includes minor refinements for a smoother experience.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-04

Version 1.0.4 improves photo filtering and the overall playback experience.

• When selecting multiple people, you can now choose photos containing any selected person or all of them together.
• A new night schedule can pause playback and show a black screen during your chosen hours. Tap the screen to wake it temporarily.
• Face-aware framing has been improved so important faces are less likely to be cropped in group photos.
• Playback conditions and playlist controls are now clearer, with a helpful first-time tip.
• Improved support for VoiceOver, Reduce Motion, and larger text sizes.
• Fixed issues affecting iCloud photo loading, scanning, date and location filters, and playback stability.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-01

Hitokoma is now available on Apple Watch and iPad.

• Control your iPhone slideshow from Apple Watch. Sync photos to enjoy your memories right on your watch, even when your iPhone isn’t nearby.
• Enjoy your slideshows on the larger iPad display.
• Added portrait playback on iPhone.
• You can now contact us directly from Settings.
• Includes visual improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-31

Version 1.0.2 makes it easier and smoother to enjoy your memories.
• Start playback from widgets, Controls, and Siri
• Added support for AirPlay/HDMI external displays, HDR photos, and iCloud Shared Albums
• Improved playback conditions, pace controls, and photo details
• Improved face-scanning accuracy, performance, and stability
• Fixed issues with landscape playback, localization, and accessibility

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-22

We refined the Play screen layout and button placement to make it easier to use.
We also improved the default slideshow timing and playlist labels. When face reassignment is unavailable during scanning, the app now clearly explains why and when it will become available.
This update also fixes an issue where the getting started guide could appear twice.

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