# Star Sharing — Take-Pics-Vids-Share-Albums > Organize, secure, and share photos, videos, and files in encrypted albums. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Pleydell.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-sharing/id1441861329 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Robert Pleydell](https://appshunter.io/developer/734858509) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 152 MB - Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål and 5 more - Released: 2022-01-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-sharing/id1441861329/reviews.md ## What is Star Sharing? Are you looking for an App that can: -scan your old printed photos into albums -store any file for easy access -lock private files/photos/videos inside albums with password protection -create pdf files from images or scanned documents -create recipe pdf files from scanned recipes or from websites -keep important photos of your garden, building, work, gaming, cooking, or anything you need in albums -share any files of any size with your MAC or Windows computer Star Sharing is designed around albums and organisation of files into these albums. Adding files/photos/videos is simple using the import feature or by taking photos/videos directly in the App. Once files have been added it is simple to organise the albums with a familiar user interface.  Sharing of albums or individual files does not require a network (wifi), but does require both devices are on the same network or none. All data is encrypted when sent and it supports large albums/files of Gigabytes, fastest speed is usually when not connected to any network and in close range. Some of the other features include: -One In-App purchase unlocks all the features and future updates -No Ads or tracking of any kind -No registration required or personal details stored in the App or iCloud -Albums can store any type of data: Photos, GIF's, Videos, PDF's, Docs, Spreadsheets, Text files, Zip files, Binary files, plus many more... -Take photos/videos directly in your Albums so you never lose your memories -Advanced editing for Photos with many filters and customisation available -Editing for PDF's, Docs, Spreadsheets, Text files and Videos coming soon... -Take photos/videos directly in your Albums with an option to also save to your Photo library for iCloud backup -Star Sharing for MAC and Windows allows Albums or individual files/photos/videos etc to be sent/received with ease -Easily send your Albums to local iPhones, iPads, MACs and Windows with all data encrypted -Star Sharing for MAC and Windows also provides a backup/restore feature for your Star Sharing Albums for iPhone/iPad removing the need for cloud storage space -When taking photos/videos you can turn off Photo library backup for complete privacy keeping them out of iCloud -Lock your Albums with 256-bit AES encryption and a password so personal photos/files/videos stay safe -Import photos/videos/files directly into Albums from other Apps and sources -Scan any size photo prints into your Albums -No network (WiFi) connection is required to send between iPhone/iPad devices within a short distance -Take photos/videos with more than 20 filters modes comming soon.... -Export your Albums or individual media to most social networks and messaging apps -Turn on/off location data for the photos/videos you take in the App -View where photos/videos were taken on a map view. -Take photos/videos quickly from all main screens, these will be placed into the Camera Roll Album -Create a Star Sharing Widget to display a slideshow of any Album for iOS 13 or higher **IMPORTANT** - you cannot share files across the internet at this stage, this could be a future upgrade but at this stage it is only sharing to local devices in range!! ## Key features - Scan printed photos into albums - Password-protected albums - Create PDF files from images/documents - Share files of any size without network - Advanced photo editing with filters - 256-bit AES encryption for security - Import files from other apps ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock All | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-sharing/id1441861329/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great start *2025-03-16* Bug that caused crash upon start up is resolved. Seems like quality app, but my testing is limited thus far. One minor needed fix is the text in settings. It overlaps in a few places, presumably not accounting for devices that have text set at a larger font. It hasn’t prevented me from navigating settings. The 1-star reviews aren’t fair—appear to be based on the app’s crash at start up which has been resolved. Hopefully users will give the app another shot and update their ratings. **Developer response:** Thanks for the great review, I will look into the large text issue, accessibility is an area I overlooked but will definitely fix in future releases. ### 1/5 — Crashed start app *2025-03-10* Crashed start app **Developer response:** Sorry for your experience with the app crashing, we have submitted a new version that should fix your issue in version 1.1.2 ## Frequently asked questions about Star Sharing ### What is Star Sharing? Star Sharing is an app designed for organizing and securing your photos, videos, and files into password-protected albums. It allows you to scan printed photos, create PDFs, and share large files across devices with robust encryption. ### How does Star Sharing protect my privacy? Star Sharing uses 256-bit AES encryption and password protection to secure your albums and files. It also offers an option to turn off photo library backup, keeping photos and videos taken within the app out of iCloud. ### Can I share files with Star Sharing without Wi-Fi? Yes, sharing of albums or individual files does not require a network connection (Wi-Fi). It requires both devices to be on the same network or none, with data encrypted when sent. The fastest speed is usually when not connected to any network and in close range. ### What types of files can Star Sharing store? Star Sharing can store a wide variety of data types, including Photos, GIFs, Videos, PDFs, Docs, Spreadsheets, Text files, Zip files, and Binary files, among others. ### Does Star Sharing have ads? No, Star Sharing is ad-free and does not involve tracking of any kind. The developer states there is no registration required or personal details stored in the app or iCloud. ### What is the cost of Star Sharing? Star Sharing is free to download and use. There is one in-app purchase available that unlocks all features and future updates. ### How often is Star Sharing updated? The latest version of Star Sharing is 1.1.3, last updated on April 3, 2025. The app was initially released on January 7, 2022. ### What devices is Star Sharing compatible with? Star Sharing is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also has companion applications for MAC and Windows for easier file transfer and backup. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.3 — 2025-04-03 Fixed a bug with album creation, taking images and videos. ### 1.1.2 — 2025-03-15 Fixed crashing issue on startup for older devices Fixed issue with video previews not showing correctly ### 1.1.1 — 2025-03-10 Bringing up to date with the latest screen sizes and SDK's ### 1.1.0 — 2022-08-24 Fixed a couple of issues with performance when displaying a large album Fixed rotation of phone when taking pictures ### 1.0.9 — 2022-01-08 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Star Sharing | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Person remover - Removex](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/person-remover-removex/id6448928911) | 4.7 (530) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Security App for iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-app-for-iphone/id6618155410) | 4.5 (66) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Long Exposure Toolkit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-exposure-toolkit/id656092265) | 4.5 (4) | $5.99 | Photo & Video | | [EE35 Film Cam Aesthetics Dispo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ee35-film-cam-aesthetics-dispo/id1508716537) | 5.0 (2) | $9.99 | Photo & Video | | [Video Editor - Movie Maker Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-movie-maker-pro/id1049220609) | 4.4 (32,853) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Prompteur pour Vidéo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompteur-pour-video/id6636538421) | 3.7 (12) | Free | Photo & Video | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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