ProgressReveal is designed to create and manage before-and-after photo comparisons directly on your device.
The app does not require an account to create projects, and photo alignment and video rendering are performed locally.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how ProgressReveal handles photographs, videos, permissions, project information, purchases, and other information when you use the application.
By using ProgressReveal, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.
2. Information You Provide
ProgressReveal processes information you choose to provide while using its features.
- Before and after photographs.
- Photographs captured using the camera.
- Project names and optional notes.
- Custom watermark text and logos.
- Image alignment and comparison settings.
- Export and appearance preferences.
This information is used to provide the comparison, project management, editing, and export functionality you request.
Project photographs and related project data are stored locally in the app's device storage.
3. Photo Library Access
ProgressReveal uses Apple's system photo picker to let you select photographs for comparisons and watermark logos.
Apple's photo picker lets you choose specific images without granting the application unrestricted access to your entire Photos library.
Only the images you select are provided to ProgressReveal through this interface.
Choosing photos does not require you to authorize full Photo Library access.
4. Saving Images and Videos to Photos
ProgressReveal provides optional actions to save exported comparison images and reveal videos directly to Apple's Photos application.
These actions include:
- Save Image to Photos.
- Save Video to Photos.
When you use one of these features, ProgressReveal requests add-only Photos authorization through iOS, when authorization is required.
Add-only authorization permits the application to save new content to your Photos library without giving it permission to browse your existing photographs.
Saving content to Photos is initiated by you. The application does not automatically save every generated comparison or video to your library.
You can review or change photo permissions using your iPhone's Settings application.
5. Camera Access
ProgressReveal requests camera permission when you choose to capture a photograph using the device camera.
Camera access is used to capture before-and-after photographs for your projects.
You may use existing photographs from the system photo picker instead of granting camera permission.
ProgressReveal does not require continuous camera access.
6. Photo Alignment and Image Processing
ProgressReveal uses on-device image processing, including Apple's Vision and graphics technologies, to attempt automatic alignment between before-and-after photographs.
Images are analyzed locally to help match visual features and improve comparison accuracy.
Manual alignment adjustments are also performed on the device.
ProgressReveal does not need to upload your photographs to an external image-processing server to perform these operations.
7. Projects and Local Storage
ProgressReveal stores project data locally so you can reopen and manage saved comparisons.
Locally stored information may include:
- Project identifiers and names.
- Before and after photographs.
- Aligned comparison images.
- Project notes.
- Watermark settings and logo files.
- Comparison usage and preference data.
When you delete a project, the app removes its associated project records and stored image files from its managed project storage.
Content that you previously saved to Photos, exported to Files, or shared with another application is not automatically deleted.
Removing the application from your device may also remove locally stored project information.
8. Watermarks and Branding
ProgressReveal lets users add custom text and logo images to their comparisons.
Watermark information is used to display branding in comparison previews and supported exports.
Watermark settings may be saved for individual projects or used as defaults for future projects.
Logos and text are supplied and controlled by the user.
9. Image, HTML, and Video Exports
ProgressReveal can generate JPG images, interactive HTML files, and MP4 reveal videos.
These outputs are generated using the app's local processing and rendering functionality.
When you choose to share or export a file, it may be passed to the destination you select through the iOS sharing interface.
Destinations may include Photos, Files, messaging applications, email, or third-party services.
Once you share information with another application or service, that destination's privacy practices may apply.
Interactive HTML exports may contain both selected photographs and enabled watermark branding within the file.
Please review files before sharing them if they contain private or sensitive information.
10. In-App Purchases
ProgressReveal offers an optional one-time Lifetime Pro purchase.
Purchases are handled using Apple's StoreKit in-app purchase system.
Apple processes payment and transaction information according to its own privacy policies.
ProgressReveal checks verified purchase entitlements to determine whether Lifetime Pro features are available.
The app does not require you to provide payment card details directly to ProgressReveal.
Purchase restoration is available through the Restore Purchases option in the app.
Learn more about Apple's privacy practices at Apple Privacy .
11. Data Collection and Tracking
The app's core comparison, alignment, watermark, and export functions operate locally on your device.
ProgressReveal does not require a user account for these functions.
The application does not use photographs submitted for comparisons as material for training an external AI model.
Apple may process information necessary for App Store purchases, downloads, and related services under Apple's own policies.
12. Third-Party Services
ProgressReveal uses native Apple technologies for photo selection, device permissions, image processing, media export, and in-app purchases.
If you choose to share content through another app, that app may process the content according to its own privacy policy.
Privacy, Terms, and Support links may open external web pages. Your browser and hosting provider may process standard website access information.
13. Data Retention and Deletion
Locally stored project data generally remains available until you delete the project or remove the application and its local data.
Exported content saved outside ProgressReveal must be managed through the destination where you saved or shared it.
Apple's purchase transaction records are governed by Apple's applicable policies.
14. Children's Privacy
ProgressReveal is a general-purpose photo comparison utility and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.
The app does not require children or other users to register an account to create comparisons.
15. Security
ProgressReveal relies on iOS application storage and Apple's device security protections for locally managed information.
Users should protect access to their devices and exercise care when exporting or sharing sensitive photographs.
No method of storage or sharing can guarantee absolute security.
16. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in application functionality, applicable laws, or privacy practices.
Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date when appropriate.
17. Contact Support
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how ProgressReveal handles information, please contact:
Contact Supportjosh.swift.dev@gmail.com