Where Was This Taken
Oliver Dale Photo & Video iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Where Was This Taken is a free Photo & Video app for iPhone and iPad by Oliver Dale. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated January 6, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 2 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jan 6
- 2026 · v1.1
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About Where Was This Taken
Discover the hidden story behind every photo. Ever found an old photo in your camera roll and wondered, "Where exactly was this?" Or seen a stunning travel shot online and asked, "Is this place even real?" Where Was This Taken is your personal AI photo detective. We combine advanced visual analysis with precise metadata tools to uncover location details, map coordinates, and—exclusively for Pro users—verify the authenticity of the scene. Whether you are a traveler retracing your steps, a researcher verifying a location, or just curious about a mystery photo, we provide the answers. POWERFUL LOCATION FINDER Instantly uncover where a photo was taken using two powerful methods: Metadata Extraction: If your photo contains hidden GPS (EXIF) data, we instantly plot it on an interactive map with pinpoint accuracy. AI Visual Analysis: No metadata? No problem. Our advanced AI scans the image for landmarks, architecture, vegetation, and terrain to estimate the location with high confidence. TRUTH AUDIT (Pro Feature) Go beyond just "where" and understand "if." Our exclusive Truth Auditor acts as a digital forensic expert to spot inconsistencies in photos: Time & Shadow Analysis: We analyze the direction and length of shadows to see if they match the photo's claimed time of day. Weather Verification: Does the photo show a sunny beach, but historical weather data says it was raining that day? We flag the mismatch. Environment Check: We ensure the vegetation and scenery are consistent with the claimed season and region. KEY FEATURES Instant Mapping: View locations directly on an interactive Apple Map. Detailed Reasoning: Read a comprehensive AI report explaining why a location was chosen (e.g., "The architecture style and specific limestone suggest Southern Italy..."). Confidence Scores: Know exactly how certain the AI is about its findings. Privacy First: Your location data is processed securely and never shared with third parties. UPGRADE TO PRO Unlock the full power of investigation with Where Was This Taken Pro: Unlock Truth Audit: Access our forensic tools to verify shadows, weather, and time consistency. Analysis History: Automatically save your past results to revisit them anytime. Smart Usage Limits: Get more detailed analyses and higher usage caps. Alternate Locations: View potential alternative matches when the location is ambiguous. Whether you are verifying a memory or investigating a mystery, download Where Was This Taken today and start uncovering the truth. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Where Was This Taken offers a free version with limited daily analyses. Upgrade to Pro for full access to Truth Audit, History, and expanded analysis capabilities. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel your subscription in Account Settings • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Privacy Policy: https://www.wherewasthisphoto.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated January 6, 2026
UX Improvement.
App privacy
The developer, Oliver Dale, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Photos or Videos
Used for: App Functionality
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