# Present Lens

> Present Lens (iPhone/iPad app by Xiaokang Zhang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-lens/id6749516594 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xiaokang Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830891624)
- Category: Travel, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-08-08
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-lens/id6749516594/reviews.md

## What is Present Lens?

Present Lens: Your Mindful Memory Journal

Capture, reflect, and cherish every moment with Present Lens – the intuitive app designed to help you live in the now and preserve your most precious memories. Whether you're exploring new destinations or simply enjoying daily life, Present Lens transforms your photos and videos into a rich, interactive journal.

Key Features:

• Effortless Capture: Snap photos and record videos, and Present Lens automatically extracts essential metadata like date, GPS coordinates, and address.

• Intelligent Organization: Your memories are beautifully displayed in a timeline, grouped by month, making it easy to navigate your life's journey.

• Rich Details & Editing:
  - Auto-Extracted Data: Date, location, and address are automatically pulled from your media
  - In-App Editing: Easily edit or add missing date, location, and address details for perfect accuracy
  - Personal Notes: Add detailed notes to each memory, capturing your thoughts and feelings
  - Voice Notes: Record quick audio memos to add a personal touch and context to your photos and videos
  - Tags & Filtering: Add custom tags to categorize your memories and use powerful filters to find exactly what you're looking for

• Interactive Map View: Visualize your travels and memories on an interactive map. See your journey unfold with GPS paths and tap on pins to view memory details.

• Trip Organization: Group related memories into "Trips" for a comprehensive overview of your adventures, complete with map visualizations and compact statistics.

• Intuitive Gallery: Browse your memories in a beautiful, compact horizontal gallery view, allowing for easy scrolling and quick access to details.

• Duplicate Detection: Keep your gallery clean with smart duplicate detection and easy cleanup options.

Why Present Lens?

In a world that moves fast, Present Lens encourages you to slow down, be present, and truly appreciate the moments that shape your life. It's more than just a photo gallery; it's a personal journal that helps you reflect on your experiences, find joy in the everyday, and relive your adventures with clarity and depth. Perfect for traveling families and anyone who values mindful living and meaningful memories.

Download Present Lens today and start building your joyful, reflective journey!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2025-08-25

solve issues with reinstallation

### 2.3 — 2025-08-19

Fixed Grid Scrolling: Smooth scrolling in Gallery grid view without blank screens
Improved Trip Details: Better scrolling and image layout in trip memory sections
Working Navigation: "Go to Capture" buttons now properly switch to camera tab

### 2.2 — 2025-08-14

New: Dedicated “Reset Password” screen with Face ID/Touch ID
Improved: Gallery shows legacy photos immediately after upgrading
UI: Cleaner Settings (user‑only), Contact Support, Privacy links
Maps: Trip detail uses the same non‑overlapping grid as Gallery
Polished: Removed confusing launch toasts
Performance and stability fixes

### 2.1 — 2025-08-14

Faster, smoother library
Batch import photos/videos from the Capture tab
Compact Memory Details with inline edit for notes, tags, and voice notes
Pinch‑to‑zoom on photos
Sticky timeline headers and month scrubber for quick navigation
Per‑user libraries (each account sees only its own memories)
Smarter map with quick recenter
Many stability fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2025-08-08

No release notes.

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## More apps by Xiaokang Zhang

- [Inner Reflect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-reflect/id6757267821)

All apps by Xiaokang Zhang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1830891624

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