| What it does | Mac app that reads Photos libraries from external drives, old Macs, damaged copies or Time Machine backups, and saves albums as folders
| The hero acts. The scribe records.
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| Based in | NO
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| Pricing model | Freemium
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| Pricing | Free: scan, all lists, comparison, and 10 photos saved. Full export: USD 34 once for 2 Macs, with one year of updates.
| Free: $0 with 3 daily quests, all levels and ranks, verification and Quest Crossing arcade. Pro: $7.99/month or $44.99/year with up to 10 daily quests, bigger combos, Pro outfits and cosmetics, plus 7-day free trial.
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| Key features | - Finds Photos libraries on external drives (APFS, encrypted APFS, HFS+, exFAT) and in Time Machine backups
- Reads library database without modifying original library or backup
- Shows which originals are on disk and which cannot be saved
- Compares albums, folders and items between two libraries
- Saves folders with original files, XMP sidecars and CSV report
- Works offline with no account or cloud upload required
- Reads change journals when database is damaged or missing
| - Apple Health integration for fitness quest verification
- In-app focus timer that pauses when you leave the app
- In-app photo verification for quests
- 100 levels across six ranks from Recruit to Unbreakable
- Customizable pixel-art hero with classes and cosmetics
- Quest Crossing arcade game for breaks
- Combo multiplier system for consecutive perfect days
- No account needed, all data stored locally on iPhone
- Verified XP vs self-reported XP distinction
- Check-in reminders and streak tracking
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| What makes it different | - Reads Photos libraries from damaged backups and Time Machine copies that Photos itself cannot open
- Shows exactly what photos are stored locally versus in iCloud before exporting
- Exports as plain folders with XMP metadata that any app can use, not locked into Photos
- Completely private and offline with no account, no upload, no AI
| - Verified quests require real proof through Apple Health, focus timer or in-app photos, not just user claims
- No account or server, all data stays on your iPhone
- No ads ever and no data selling
- Comprehensive verification through multiple sources including Apple Watch support
- Gaming elements with persistent progression through 100 levels and unlockable cosmetics
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| Free plan | Not given
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| Open source | Not given
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| Public API | Not given
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
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| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 36 ▼ −1 (down) since last check | 23 ▼ −4 (down) since last check |
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| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 7 | 0 |
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| Citation Flow (Majestic) | 26 | 17 |
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| Referring domains (Majestic) | 16 | 2 |
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AlbumRescue
ScribeXP