Phone Take A PhotoPhone Take A Photo — press & creators
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Fact sheet
| Name | Phone Take A Photo |
|---|---|
| Tagline | Say “take a photo.” Your phone does the rest. |
| Developer | Andrew Nakas (independent) |
| Platforms | iPhone & iPad (16+), Mac with Apple silicon (13+), Apple Vision Pro, Android |
| Price | Free, with optional in-app purchases |
| Category | Photo & Video |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 on the App Store |
| Website | phonetakeaphoto.com |
| Download link | phonetakeaphoto.com/get |
Short description (25 words)
Phone Take A Photo is a free voice-activated camera: say “take a photo” or “start recording” and your phone shoots hands-free, fully offline.
Long description
Phone Take A Photo turns any iPhone, iPad, Mac or Android device into a hands-free camera. Prop the phone up, step into the frame and say “take a photo” — the shutter fires instantly. “Start recording” and “stop recording” control video. Speech recognition runs on-device with an offline AI model, so it works without a connection and audio never leaves the phone. A sound-reactive shutter triggers on a clap, Bluetooth microphones are supported, and night mode, long exposures and manual controls make it a serious camera, not just a gimmick. It's popular for full-body selfies, group photos where the photographer is included, creator videos, shake-free night shots, and for people who find touchscreens hard to use.
Story angles
- The end of the 10-second self-timer sprint
- On-device AI that respects privacy — no cloud needed for voice control
- An accessible camera for people with limited hand mobility
- Indie developer builds a single-purpose app that does one thing well
Assets
Put your phone down. Say “take a photo.”
Free to download for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro and Android. Works offline — your voice never leaves your device.
