Group photos by person
Hitokoma recognizes faces on your device and groups photos by person. Name the people it finds, then choose whose photos to play. If a face is assigned incorrectly, you can move it to another person or merge entries manually.
HitokomaChoose people for photo slideshows
Hitokoma is a slideshow app for iPhone and iPad that lets you choose the people in your photos. It groups photos using face recognition, so you can play pictures of your child, your family, or someone else you want to see.
For iPhone and iPad
Requires iOS / iPadOS 18.0 or later
Using Hitokoma
Choose which photos to play
Filter by people, albums, dates, places, and favorites. For a family trip, for example, select the travel dates or location along with the people you want to see.
Play a face-centered slideshow
The slideshow slowly zooms toward faces and transitions between photos. You can also show the date, location, and people’s names over each image.
How your photos are handled
Face detection and person classification happen entirely on your iPhone or iPad. Photos, face features, and the names you enter are never sent to the developer or an external server.
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Ways to use Hitokoma
On a charging stand
Turn an unused iPhone or iPad into a photo frame. The screen stays awake during playback, and a tap brings the controls back.
With your family
A child's growth, a family trip, someone living far away—choose a name and revisit the time you shared.
Alongside driving music
Use Shortcuts and a CarPlay connection for automatic playback without interrupting music from another app.
Drivers must not view or operate the screen while driving.Getting started
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Allow photo access
Hitokoma begins scanning from your newest photos, with all processing performed on the device.
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Choose the people
Name the people it finds and manually refine recognition results whenever needed.
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Press play
You can start even while scanning continues. Then set the device down and enjoy the memories.
Get Hitokoma
Hitokoma is free to download for iPhone and iPad, with no account required. It displays ads and offers a one-time purchase to remove them.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use an iPad as a family photo frame?
Yes, on iPadOS 18.0 or later. Choose family members from People, place the iPad on a charging stand, and start the slideshow. The screen stays awake during playback, letting you enjoy it as a photo frame.
Can I make a slideshow of just one trip?
Combine people, albums, shooting dates, locations, and favorites to filter photos. For example, choose the dates or location of a trip and the family members you want to see, then play those memories.
Are photos or face data sent anywhere?
No. Photos, face features, and names you enter are processed and stored only on your device, not sent to the developer or an external server.
Is Hitokoma free?
The app is free. It displays ads and also offers a one-time purchase to remove them.
Which devices are supported?
Hitokoma supports iPhone with iOS 18.0 or later and iPad with iPadOS 18.0 or later. There is no Android version.
Can face recognition make mistakes?
Face recognition has accuracy limits. From the People screen, you can assign names, move a face to another person, or merge entries manually.
How long does the first scan take?
It may take several minutes or longer depending on the device and number of photos. Scanning begins with recent photos, and slideshows can play while it continues.
Can I listen to music while using it?
Yes. Hitokoma can play a slideshow without stopping music from another app.