Queryable

Search your personal photo library using natural language descriptions while maintaining total privacy through offline AI-powered indexing and semantic matching.

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Starting at

$4.99/one-time

About Queryable

Queryable is an innovative offline photo search application designed to replace basic tag-based searching with advanced semantic understanding. Unlike standard gallery apps that struggle with complex queries, this tool allows users to find specific moments using descriptive sentences. It focuses heavily on user privacy by performing all computations locally on the device, ensuring that sensitive personal images never leave the user's hardware or require an internet connection to be analyzed. The core of the application lies in its AI-driven indexing system. Upon initial setup, the app scans the user's library—processing roughly 2,000 photos per minute on devices like the iPhone 12 mini—to create a local map of visual concepts. This enables users to perform "semantic searches," looking for highly specific details such as "a blonde woman holding a glass of red wine" or "pizza box secured to a bicycle." It supports multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, and includes a "A Year Ago Today" feature to help users rediscover past memories. This tool is ideal for power users with massive photo libraries who find native search tools inadequate, as well as privacy-conscious individuals who want AI capabilities without cloud-based data harvesting. It serves photographers, digital archivists, and everyday users who need to locate specific screenshots, memes, or sentimental moments quickly. Because it works offline, it is also a valuable utility for users traveling or in areas with limited connectivity who still need to organize and retrieve their media efficiently. What sets Queryable apart is its commitment to transparency and privacy through its open-source nature. While major tech companies offer similar search features, they often rely on cloud processing or opaque algorithms. Queryable provides a "pay once, use forever" model that avoids the recurring subscriptions common in the AI space. It offers a level of granularity in search—understanding emotional context and complex object relationships—that significantly outperforms the default search functions found in standard mobile operating systems.

Queryable pros & cons

Pros

Operates entirely offline to ensure maximum privacy for personal photo albums.
Supports complex semantic queries like "two people by the sea" instead of just keyword tags.
Fast local indexing speed of approximately 2,000 photos per minute on modern iPhones.
One-time purchase model with no recurring subscription fees or hidden costs.
Available across the entire Apple ecosystem including iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro.

Cons

Search accuracy is notably higher for English than for other supported languages.
The user interface is basic and lacks the masonry layout found in native photo apps.
Initial indexing is required before the search functionality becomes available.
Limited multi-selection and sharing options compared to the native iOS Photos app.

Queryable use cases

Privacy-conscious users can search their entire photo library for sensitive documents or personal moments without uploading data to the cloud.
Digital archivists can locate specific images within massive collections using complex descriptions like "black cat on styrofoam" that standard tags miss.
Meme collectors can quickly find specific reaction images or screenshots by describing the text or visual elements within them.
Travelers with no internet access can still organize and retrieve specific travel memories while on the go.

Queryable features

multi-language support
natural language processing
open-source codebase
multi-device compatibility
privacy-first architecture
a year ago today feature
local ai indexing
offline semantic search

Queryable pricing

Is Queryable free? No, Queryable doesn't offer a free plan; pricing starts at $4.99 / one-time.

Lifetime

$4.99 / one-time

Offline semantic search
Local AI indexing
Natural language processing
No data collection
A Year Ago Today feature
Multi-device support
Open-source access
English, French, German support

Queryable FAQs

Which languages does Queryable support for searching?

The app currently supports English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. However, the developer notes that the English version provides significantly more accurate search results compared to the other languages.

How does the app ensure my photo privacy?

Queryable operates entirely offline and does not collect any user data. For extra security, users can manually disable the app's network permissions in their device settings to ensure no data ever leaves the phone.

How long does the initial indexing process take?

The setup time depends on the size of your library and your device's speed. For example, an iPhone 12 mini can index approximately 2,000 photos per minute, and this process only needs to be completed once.

Can I update the search index when I take new photos?

Yes, once the initial indexing is complete, you can easily update the index to include newly added photos. This ensures your latest captures are searchable using the same natural language technology.

What are the hardware requirements for using Queryable?

The app is compatible with iPhone and iPad running iOS/iPadOS 18.0 or later, Mac running macOS 13.0 or later, and Apple Vision devices. It requires approximately 205 MB of storage space for the installation.

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