On-device AI: what stays on your device

A photo library is one of the most personal things you own. Styart was built so its AI features work on your device.

Free download with in-app purchases · iPhone, iPad and Mac · iOS 18 or macOS 15 or later · Membership is shared

What runs on your device

Face grouping, scene understanding and natural-language photo search are processed on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

What is not uploaded

The photos and face data used for AI analysis are not uploaded to Styart’s servers. Styart compares faces within your own library and does not identify people against outside databases.

Purchases go through Apple

Subscriptions and one-time purchases are handled by Apple through your Apple Account. Details are in the privacy policy.

How to do it in Styart

  1. Install Styart and grant access to your photo library.
  2. The first analysis runs on your device.
  3. Search by face, words, place or date – the work happens locally.
  4. Read the privacy policy for full details on what is collected.

Frequently asked questions

Does Styart need an internet connection to analyze photos?

Photo analysis runs on your device.

Does Styart collect anything at all?

The privacy policy lists the limited technical data collected, such as crash reports. Photos and face data used for analysis are not uploaded.

Can I delete Styart’s data?

Data Styart creates on your device is removed when you delete the app.

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Free download with in-app purchases · iPhone, iPad and Mac · iOS 18 or macOS 15 or later · Membership is shared