# Photos Guard: Easy Control

> App to securely share selected photos and videos, preventing accidental access. (iPhone/iPad app by Emilio Concepcion.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-guard-easy-control/id1121787990 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emilio Concepcion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095051816)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-guard-easy-control/id1121787990/reviews.md

## What is Photos Guard?

No more accidental, and at times, embarrassing photo swipes by your friends or loved ones after handing them your device. Just select the photos, Live Photos, and/or videos you want to share, either directly from recent photos and videos (conveniently previewed), or from your entire media library, hand your device to your friend, mom, grandma, whomever, and rest assured that they will only swipe through the photos you selected for them. Happy Sharing!

## Key features

- Select photos, Live Photos, and videos for sharing
- Share from recent media or entire library
- Prevent accidental swipes to unwanted content
- Controlled media sharing for friends and family
- Preview media before sharing

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-guard-easy-control/id1121787990/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2016-06-26, version 1.1*

Does exactly what I need it to do!!! Simple and fast.

## Frequently asked questions about Photos Guard

### What is Photos Guard?

Photos Guard is a free app designed to let you share specific photos, Live Photos, and videos from your device. It ensures that when you hand your device to someone, they can only swipe through the media you have selected for them, preventing accidental viewing of other content.

### How does Photos Guard protect my privacy?

Photos Guard protects your privacy by allowing you to curate a specific album of photos and videos for sharing. Users can only swipe through the content you've explicitly chosen, safeguarding your entire media library from unintended access.

### Can I share Live Photos with Photos Guard?

Yes, Photos Guard supports sharing Live Photos in addition to standard photos and videos. You can select Live Photos directly from your recent media or your entire library to share with others.

### Is Photos Guard available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Photos Guard is available on iPhone and iPad. It is not specified if an Android version is available.

### What is the age rating for Photos Guard?

Photos Guard has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains no mature content.

### How often is Photos Guard updated?

The latest version of Photos Guard was released on November 30, 2017. The app was originally released on June 15, 2016, and has received updates since then.

### What devices does Photos Guard support?

Photos Guard is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### Does Photos Guard have ads?

The provided data does not specify whether Photos Guard contains advertisements. However, it is a free application and does not mention in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-11-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Now with iOS 11 and iPhone X support

### 1.8 — 2017-01-26

- Large photo and video files now load smoother and responsively, even when retrieving from iCloud
- UI polish

### 1.7 — 2017-01-24

Can now send selected photos and videos via mail, messages, airdrop, and other methods.

### 1.6 — 2017-01-19

Update 1.6:
-Squashed a couple of bugs

Update 1.5:
-Now supports Live Photos

### 1.5 — 2017-01-11

Now supports Live Photos

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## More apps by Emilio Concepcion

- [StandApp Comedy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standapp-comedy/id1187774389)

All apps by Emilio Concepcion: https://appshunter.io/developer/1095051816

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