# On This Day Photos — Today Through The Years

> View photos from the same day in previous years with interactive widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicholas Webster.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-this-day-photos/id6467105878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicholas Webster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708193998)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-this-day-photos/id6467105878/reviews.md

## What is On This Day Photos?

On This Day Photos shows you the pictures you took on today's date in the years gone by. Open it any morning and rediscover the moments you'd forgotten, all from your own photo library.

Every day is the anniversary of something. A birthday, a holiday, a quiet afternoon that turned out to matter. On This Day brings those moments back, one date at a time.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

- See every photo from this day, across every year in your library
- Scroll back through the years and relive moments with family and friends
- Choose any date to revisit birthdays, holidays and the occasions that matter to you
- Zoom and pan to enjoy the fine detail of a photo
- Favourite the ones you love, or delete the ones you don't
- Share a memory with family and friends in a couple of taps
- Add beautiful Home Screen widgets that refresh through the day

SIMPLE TO USE

Single tap a photo to refresh the list: every year, up to five photos each.
Double tap a photo to load up to 100 photos from that one year.
Use the date picker at the top right to jump to any day you like.
The icons on each photo let you zoom, favourite, share or delete.

WORKS EVERYWHERE

On This Day runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers with Apple silicon. Widgets work on iPhone, iPad and macOS Sonoma or later.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

Your photos are yours. The app collects no data, and your photos never leave your device. There are no logins, no ads, and no subscriptions. Just your memories, on this day.

Note: hidden, screenshot and burst photos are not shown.

## Key features

- View photos from previous years on the current date
- Date picker for custom date selection
- Zoom and pan photo functionality
- Favorite, delete, and share photos
- Home screen widgets that update regularly
- Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-this-day-photos/id6467105878/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-11-17*

Ok. I have only been using my ipad for 4 years and I have 660 photos on it. I install this app, give all access. It says “no photos on this date.” I go to my photos. I literally have 20 photos from previous years on the same date. Does not work. Do not install.

### 4/5 — Is Ok with some limitations

*2024-05-11*

Nice little app without any ads. The only thing that could be improved is that it does not display all pictures from this date in previous years; instead, it only shows five of them at a time. 
When you close and reopen the app, five different pictures are randomly chosen. 
I'm not sure if this limit was intended by the developer, I would prefer to see really all pictures taken on that day in the past.

**Developer response:** Hi,

Just double-tap on any particular picture and it will bring up all pictures from that year 😀. 

The help page explains in more detail.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2023-10-07*

This is so cool. Apple should buy it and integrate into iOS!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the great review. Much appreciated.

## Frequently asked questions about On This Day Photos

### What is On This Day Photos?

On This Day Photos is a free application for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that allows you to view photos from your library taken on the same day in previous years. It helps you rediscover and relive your cherished memories.

### Does On This Day Photos have ads?

No, On This Day Photos does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free and ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted experience for users.

### How does On This Day Photos handle my privacy?

On This Day Photos prioritizes your privacy by collecting no data and ensuring your photos never leave your device. There are no logins required, and all processing happens locally.

### What devices are compatible with On This Day Photos?

On This Day Photos works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers with Apple silicon. Widgets are compatible with iPhone, iPad, and macOS Sonoma or later.

### Can I select a specific date to view photos?

Yes, you can use the date picker to select any specific date you wish to view photos from. This allows you to revisit special occasions or birthdays from past years.

### How often are the widgets updated?

The widgets for On This Day Photos update regularly throughout the day, bringing fresh glimpses of your past memories to your home screen.

### What kind of photos are not shown in On This Day Photos?

Hidden, screenshot, and burst photos are not displayed by On This Day Photos. The app focuses on photos that were intentionally taken and saved in your library.

### What is the user sentiment for On This Day Photos?

Based on the available data, On This Day Photos has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating. Further user sentiment analysis would require more ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.21.1 — 2026-08-20

- Minor bug fixes

### 1.21.0 — 2026-07-09

- Refreshed the welcome and help screens
- Clearer guidance when photo access is limited
- Behind-the-scenes tidying and reliability improvements

Thanks for using On This Day. If you're enjoying it, a quick review really helps.

### 1.20.2 — 2026-04-28

- Oversized static 'No Photos' fix

### 1.20.1 — 2026-04-17

- Fix for widget timing

### 1.18 — 2025-12-16

- Updated age ratings

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