# RealTake — Live Photos ONLY, Live Chats!

> Authenticity-focused social app with time-limited, camera-only Live Photos and community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Jake Sherman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtake/id6758740354 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jake Sherman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860955091)
- Category: Social Networking, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 61 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-11-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtake/id6758740354/reviews.md

## What is RealTake?

RealTake is an anti-catfishing social app built around camera-only Live Photos. The core mechanic is that users can only capture content inside the app (no camera roll uploads) and content is time-limited, so interactions are based on real, in-the-moment activity. RealTake is feed-first (scroll and interact) and does not use swipe matching or a dating-style catalog UI.
In addition to the public feed, RealTake extends the same authenticity mechanic into private conversations: users can share camera-only Live Photos in Rooms and private chats/DMs, and these are also designed to be time-limited (1 hour) to encourage real-time interaction and reduce fake or recycled content.
Note: I do not have many users yet, so the feed may look sparse during review, but the intended experience is a populated feed with many users posting Live Photos (not just the reviewer).
Please test these key differentiators (very important):
1) Live Photos (core mechanic, anti-catfishing and time-limited)
From the main feed, open the Live Photos section.
Please create and upload at least 2 Live Photos to confirm posting works end-to-end and to see the feed with real content.
Live Photos are captured in-app only and are designed to last only 1 hour so content stays authentic and current.
Photo Moderation (anti-catfishing and safety):
All uploaded Live Photos are automatically screened using AWS Rekognition. We also use a lightweight AWK-based pipeline in our moderation tooling to parse and normalize results and route content into an approval queue. Approved items appear in the feed. Flagged items are held for review and are not shown publicly.
2) Rooms (community-first chat + Live Photos)
Open Rooms to view live, topic-based community chat rooms.
Enter a room and send a message to verify the community-first interaction flow.
Also, please try sending a camera-only Live Photo in a Room (these are time-limited to 1 hour).
3) Private Chats / DMs (Live Photos in 1:1 conversations)
Open a private chat/DM and send a message.
If available during review, please also try sending a camera-only Live Photo in a DM (these are time-limited to 1 hour).
4) Compare Photos (authenticity interaction from the feed)
From a feed post/card, open Compare Photos.
Compare photos and submit a reaction to confirm the authenticity interaction layer.
5) Quizzes (compatibility and icebreaker layer)
Open Quizzes.
Create a quiz or take a quiz to confirm the compatibility and icebreaker interaction.
Summary
RealTake is positioned as social discovery with authenticity-first design: camera-only Live Photos, time-limited content (including in Rooms and private chats), safety moderation, a feed-first experience, and community Rooms. It is not a swipe-based dating clone. The primary features intended for review are Live Photos, Rooms (including Live Photos), Private Chats/DMs (including Live Photos), Compare Photos, and Quizzes.

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## Key features

- Camera-only Live Photos
- Time-limited content
- Feed-first social discovery
- Community chat rooms
- Private messaging with Live Photos
- Photo moderation
- Compatibility quizzes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |


## Is RealTake safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess RealTake.

## Is RealTake legit?

RealTake has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for RealTake is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtake/id6758740354/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Anti catfish!!

*2026-02-26*

A great new app to meet people. It has some great new functionality you don’t see in other apps. There are chat rooms you can go into to meet people of similar interests. Whether you’re looking to find your soulmate or just someone to go to the bar with, this app is for you. It has a good system to verify you are real and with Live Photos, you can ensure the people you meet are in fact real and are exactly what they look like in that given moment. Great new concept.

### 5/5 — I met my soulmate on here!

*2026-02-26*

Such a great app! I met my soulmate on here. Not many apps give you the experience this app does. I highly recommend!

### 5/5 — A positive experience

*2026-02-25*

Solid app for meeting people. It’s easy to use, the profiles feel real (there is a good verification process) and conversations are better than on most apps. Good option if you are looking to meet new people and if you want something simple and straightforward without a lot of pressure.

## Frequently asked questions about RealTake

### What is RealTake?

RealTake is a social networking app designed for authentic interactions. It uses camera-only Live Photos that are time-limited to ensure content is real and in-the-moment, and it avoids swipe-based matching.

### How does RealTake prevent catfishing?

RealTake prevents catfishing by requiring users to capture all content within the app using Live Photos, which are time-limited to one hour. All uploaded photos are also automatically screened for safety.

### Can I upload photos from my camera roll to RealTake?

No, RealTake only allows users to capture content directly within the app using their camera. This is a core mechanic to ensure authenticity and prevent the upload of pre-existing or edited photos.

### What are 'Rooms' in RealTake?

Rooms are community-first chat spaces within RealTake where users can interact with others based on topics. You can send messages and camera-only Live Photos in these rooms, which are also time-limited.

### How long do Live Photos last in RealTake?

Live Photos shared in the main feed, private chats, and Rooms are designed to be time-limited and typically last for one hour. This encourages real-time interaction and keeps content fresh.

### Does RealTake have ads?

No, RealTake does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available.

### What devices does RealTake support?

RealTake is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking for a unique social experience.

### What is the age rating for RealTake?

RealTake has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of social networking and user-generated content, which may include mature themes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-04-02

Added missing terms of service features.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-03-11

Feed – “Where you see posts” and top bar
New location scope control

Added “Where you see posts” filter with scopes:
Near you (distance-based, with slider)
State
Country
Global
Changing scope actually re-queries the feed so you see different people based on distance/region.
Consistent top bar with Upgrade

Feed now uses the same top bar layout as Profile/Likes:
Left: RealTake logo + “Live Feed”.
Right: compact scope pill (Near/State/Country/Global) + Upgrade button on the same row.
The old “Presence & your account” block is still on the feed, but below the header, not crammed into the chrome.
Filter modal

Cleaned up the “Who & how far you see” modal:
Pills for Near / State / Country / Global.
Distance slider tied to “Near you.”
Simple “Show me” toggles (Everyone / Women / Men).
Age range sliders.
Rooms – Breakouts and discoverability
Prominent Breakouts section on Rooms

On the Rooms (Find a Space) screen, added a “Private Breakouts” promo block near the top:
Explains what breakouts are (smaller, invite-only rooms).
“See breakouts” button that jumps the Rooms scope to Breakouts.
“Start a breakout” button that opens the create-room flow in breakout mode (with guard to send non‑signed‑in users to Upgrade/sign-in).
Breakouts styling

Breakout spaces in the list use the breakout styling (border and labeling) so they visually stand out from normal rooms.
Joined/favorited status still respected within all scopes.
Presence & account / misc polish
Presence section on feed

“Presence & your account” is still accessible on the feed (expandable card), but no longer interferes with the Upgrade button layout.
Presence auto-collect logic was hardened to avoid crashes when fetching presence fails.
General header consistency

Feed, Rooms, Likes, Profile headers now share a consistent, app‑store‑friendly chrome:
Logo + title on the left, main actions (scope, Upgrade, settings/compose) on the right.
This makes navigation feel more like a polished, production social app.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-03-07

Parity with Android

### 1.0.4 — 2026-03-03

Added Google sign in.
Added Sign in with Apple.
Improved sign in and session handling so you land in the app faster after logging in.
Updated Settings contact email to realtakesprt@gmail.com.
Improved Likes/Activity reliability and fixed a crash loop.
Improved Block and Report features for safety.
Updated the age requirement to 16+ and added age range filtering in the feed.
Minor UI and layout polish.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-03-03

Added breakout room functionality.
Added sign up with phone number as well as SMS verification. 
Added logo animation. 
Added Locations and distance filtration.
Added accurate in app notifications. 
Improved sign up/sign in experience.
Improved Rooms experience and reliability.
Room creators can now delete their own rooms.
UI polish and stability fixes.
Use credits to upgrade to Premium (40) or Elite (100) from the Upgrade screen.
Rooms: new pill chat bar and reply bar; staying on your selected category when you leave a room.
Interests picker: improved layout and button padding.
About Me and profile screens: refinements.
Feed: updated Challenges modal with category tabs and list.
Other UI and stability improvements.

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