The music library is now 254 tracks. - Nearly four times more music, across twelve moods and plenty of new styles — disco, samba, big band, bossa nova, celtic, flamenco and gospel among them. - Tap the heart on music and filters you love and they will be waiting at the front next time. - Every track now has its own cover art, so the picker is far easier to browse. - Smart Music has much more to choose from, so its pick suits your photos more closely. - Fixed a faint grid that could appear on videos made with grain filters. - Fixed an X that could stay grayed out after picking photos by hand, leaving you stuck in that mode. - Better AI suggestions for captions and photo text, and they no longer get the time of day wrong. - The new music downloads quietly in the background after you install, so getting the app stays quick.

Drag to reorder your photos. - Press and hold a photo in the grid, then drag it where you want it. Your order is the order it appears in the video. - Refreshing now asks first if it would discard an order you arranged. - Hiding a photo has moved to the photo editor, where it asks first. Tap a photo, then Hide. Hiding only ever affects this video; your photo library is never changed. - Fixed the grid's + / - and refresh controls not always responding to a tap. - Fixed a crash when saving a video to Photos, and restored label colors that a recent tooling update had tinted the wrong shade. - Rate and Share links added to Settings. - Performance and stability improvements throughout.

Fixed a visual glitch that could add a faint grid-like pattern to videos made with the Vintage filter.

Reliability fixes across sharing, video generation, and editing. - Fixed shares with captions counting twice against monthly exports - More reliable video generation, especially under memory pressure - Smoother text editing and faster filter previews - Stability improvements throughout

Smoother and more reliable under the hood. - Rebuilt navigation for faster, steadier movement between your photos, edits, and finished videos. - Updated for the latest iOS, with behind-the-scenes performance improvements.

- AI suggestions are more resilient to model updates - Stale filter settings from older versions reset cleanly

Introducing Smart Features — AI-powered suggestions for captions, music, filters, photo overlay text, and search, tuned to your photos. Built for privacy: your photos never leave your device. Only on-device scene tags (like "beach" or "family"), capture times rounded to the hour, and approximate locations (~11 km / ~7 mi) are sent to the AI. Smart Features can be turned off in Settings. Also in 4.0: - Unified music and filter picker sheets with AI-ranked top picks - Video Options consolidated into a single sheet (Duration, Background, Effects) - Refreshed filter library with richer cinematic grain - Faster video generation

Refined info sheet with updated layout.

- Fixed an issue where lifetime access wasn't recognized immediately after purchase - Support page redesigned with updated labels and streamlined layout - FAQ link now navigates directly to the FAQ section - Improved video quality with higher bitrates and smoother gradient backgrounds - Refreshed branded outro with gradient-accented logo - Bug fixes and cleanup

What's New in Epiqara 3.0 Epiqara is now a one-time purchase. Pay once, create unlimited videos forever. No subscriptions, no accounts required. - Simplified pricing: $9.99 lifetime access with 2 free exports per month - Opens straight to your photos, no sign-in needed - Shuffle button on smart filter and music pickers for fresh AI picks - Smarter music selection that better matches your photo content - Streamlined interface with fewer interruptions

• Family Sharing enabled - share Premium with up to 5 family members • Video effects now render faster • Smoother animations and improved performance • Bug fixes and stability improvements

Valentine's Day Special Effects • NEW: Romantic Lights effect - Dreamy pink and red glowing lights create a romantic atmosphere perfect for love stories and special moments • NEW: Hearts effect - Animated falling hearts in romantic colors add charm to your memories • Refined VHS and Film Reel effects for cleaner, more authentic vintage looks • Improved Snow effect rendering with smoother animations • Updated effect picker with better previews and organization Performance & Polish • Upgraded to latest Supabase backend (v2.41.0) for improved reliability • Optimized light effects rendering for better performance • Fixed rendering artifacts in ambient light effects • Brand gradient styling on video effects button • General stability improvements and bug fixes Perfect timing to create romantic videos for Valentine's Day! Share your love stories with stunning effects.

This update improves how your videos are shared across different platforms: • Smarter share confirmations - Get accurate feedback when sharing to Instagram, TikTok, and other social media apps • Fixed caption sharing to Facebook • Improved caption compatibility with Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp • Enhanced sharing experience for Messages, Mail, and other apps • Better clipboard feedback - Clearly shows whether video only or video & caption was copied • Better handling of caption text across all social media platforms • General performance improvements and bug fixes Your videos will now share more reliably with captions intact, and you'll get clearer feedback about your sharing actions.

TLDR: Added creation analytics and achievements; added browsing for photos from this day, week, or month in history; added new video effects; enhanced account security with password reset; improved caption generation; improved stability and performance. NEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND ANALYTICS Track your creative journey with 35 achievements across 5 categories. View your stats, earn milestone badges, and see your favorite filters, music, and effects. New two-tier badge system highlights ultra-recent achievements in gold and recent achievements in purple. Get notified with a pulsating badge when you unlock new achievements. Tap the info button in analytics to learn about medals and badges. BROWSE PHOTOS FROM HISTORY Explore photos from the same day, week, or month across all years in your library. Perfect for creating anniversary videos, celebrating traditions, or rediscovering seasonal moments. NEW VIDEO EFFECTS Four stunning new effects: Rain, Snow, Soft Lights, and Holiday Lights. All feature smooth animations and work beautifully on any background. ENHANCED ACCOUNT SECURITY Complete password management with built-in breach detection. Forgot your password? Request a reset email right from the sign-in screen. Change your password anytime from settings. Your account and creative work stay secure. SMARTER CAPTION GENERATION Dramatically improved caption quality with context-aware filtering. Captions now only reference content actually detected in your photos. No more beach references for mountain photos or celebration hashtags for nature shots. Templates and hashtags match your actual photo content with confidence thresholds and validation checks. ENHANCED HOLIDAY SUPPORT Expanded holiday detection across 9 global regions with comprehensive coverage. Added support for lunar holidays like Chinese New Year, Diwali, and Eid al-Fitr with accurate date calculations. SMART MUSIC AND FILTERS Completely redesigned cards with clearer information and better formatting. Context descriptions now use natural language to explain why each option suits your photos. IMPROVED PHOTO MANAGEMENT New Manage Hidden Photos feature lets you view and selectively unhide photos in one place. Enhanced grid stability prevents accidental reshuffling. Streamlined browsing with improved album and year selection. QUICK SHARE IMPROVEMENTS Streamlined sharing experience with clearer status messages, better access handling, and improved reliability. INTERFACE REFINEMENTS Clearer labels and descriptions throughout the app. Simplified settings for a more focused experience. Better guidance when searching returns no results. Improved authentication flow with better email validation and user feedback. PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY Comprehensive code modernization for improved reliability and responsiveness. Fixed export counting to persist across app reinstalls. Better memory management during video generation. Improved analytics tracking and achievement recording. Enhanced RLS security in database. General stability improvements for a smoother experience.

Version 2.1 - New Free Tier and Pricing Options This major update introduces flexible pricing and makes Epiqara accessible to everyone. New Pricing: Try Epiqara for free with 5 video exports per month. When you need more, choose from monthly, annual, or one-time lifetime purchase options for unlimited video creation. Enhanced Paywall: Beautifully redesigned subscription screen makes it easy to compare plans and choose what works best for you. See exactly how many free exports you have remaining and when they reset. Improved Settings: Your subscription status is now clearly displayed with remaining free exports and upgrade options easy to find. Simplified layout makes managing your account straightforward. Better Video Creation: Streamlined photo selection controls for faster video creation. Improved music controls with better layout and easier previewing. Enhanced video player with cleaner interface and smoother controls. More Reliable: Improved subscription management with better restore purchases functionality. Enhanced stability and performance throughout the app. Fixed issues with smart filters and photo processing. Refined Experience: Consolidated settings into logical sections. Better visual consistency across light and dark modes. Smoother transitions and animations. Improved error messages and helpful feedback. Quality and Performance: Faster photo loading and processing. Better memory usage for smoother performance. Enhanced reliability for subscription status updates. Improved app stability overall. This is our most significant update yet, making Epiqara more accessible while delivering a polished experience for all users.

Manual Photo Selection Take full control - choose exactly which photos to include or let the AI decide. Switch between modes with one tap for the perfect balance of automation and customization. Custom Date Ranges Create videos from specific time periods. Select any date range to focus on particular trips, events, or milestones. Enhanced Performance Faster video generation with improved memory management and rock-solid stability across all devices. Redesigned Experience Cleaner interface with intuitive controls, better guidance throughout the app, and improved accessibility features. Streamlined Premium Access Faster, more reliable subscription process to unlock all features instantly.

New Video Effects - CRT Terminal effect for vintage computer aesthetic - Improved Pixelate effect with consistent sizing - Smoother effect transitions Photo Selection Improvements - Fixed unwanted photos appearing in selection - Added screenshot filtering control - Screenshots excluded by default for better quality Streamlined User Experience - Simplified subscription screen for clearer feature overview - Removed redundant interface elements - More direct access to premium features Account Management - Added subscription guidance when deleting accounts - Direct link to manage App Store subscriptions - Clear warnings about subscription cancellation Performance & Stability - Resolved photo loading delays - Improved app stability Enhanced Support - Better diagnostic tools for faster issue resolution - Option to include logs with feedback App Store Compliance Updates - Enhanced subscription information display - Added required legal documentation links - Improved terms and privacy policy access

• Fixed text background sizing issues on larger screen devices for improved visual consistency • Improved text field rendering reliability across all device sizes • Enhanced app responsiveness during photo editing • Feedback system now includes an option to attach automatic diagnostic logs for faster support • Improved overall app stability and performance

• NEW: Video Effects including VHS Recording, Film Reel, TV Static, Digital Glitch, and Pixelate for creative video enhancement • Video Effects picker shows real-time effect previews so you can see exactly what each effect looks like before applying • Enhanced generate video button with dynamic background that matches your selected video background style • Added visual indicators to generate video button showing current video effect settings for better user awareness • Redesigned toolbar layout with Settings moved to left side and video options clearly organized on the right • Added satisfaction check before requesting App Store reviews for a more thoughtful user experience • Improved Weekend photo selection - now correctly identifies and selects photos from the appropriate timeframe • Enhanced feedback system with improved routing to help users get support or share suggestions • Enhanced video generation performance and overall user experience improvements • General stability enhancements and bug fixes

• Fixed Hide Photo option that was incorrectly showing "grid locked" message regardless of lock state • Added Weekend filter to photo selection - automatically shows current weekend photos if today is Saturday or Sunday, or last weekend photos if today is Monday through Friday • Renamed "All Years" to "All Time" for clearer terminology • Improved date picker organization with Weekend option positioned after Yesterday for better user flow • Expanded international support with region-based holiday system for global users • Added Holiday Region setting to display relevant holidays and hashtags for your country • Auto-detects your region including US, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, and Nordic countries • Now supports 45+ countries with localized holiday content for captions

Subscription Experience Improvements • Fixed subscription status display to accurately show "Expires on [date]" for cancelled subscriptions instead of incorrectly showing "Renews on [date]" • Added helpful notes explaining that iOS may request Apple ID password or biometric authentication during subscription operations for security verification • Improved clarity between active auto-renewing and cancelled subscription states

Enhanced Bluetooth audio quality and session handling for better wireless performance. Added music track and artist credits to video outros. Improved app performance with modernized codebase and enhanced diagnostic capabilities. Fixed version numbering inconsistencies and resolved various stability issues.