DeCiphr
AI Research Assistant
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Code linguistic landscape photos with your own framework: the AI proposes
values, and you review and edit every result. New: ask questions about a
project.
DeCiphr is an AI-assisted coding tool for linguistic landscape research and other visual data. Photograph signs in the field or import images, apply a coding framework you control, review every result, and export your coded dataset.
YOUR FRAMEWORK, APPLIED STRICTLY
Define your own coding scheme: codes, definitions, controlled values and a master prompt. Strict coding mode is on by default, so the AI assigns only the values your framework defines and returns "Uncodable" when the image does not support an assignment. Share frameworks as .sigframe files or through the in-app Framework Library.
AI CODING AND YOUR INTERPRETATION
Split a framework into codes the AI assigns from what is visible and interpretive questions only you answer. The Framework Library includes a two-layer Geosemiotics framework based on Scollon & Wong Scollon (2003).
FIELD COLLECTION
Take photos in the app, which records the location with your permission, or import photos that carry GPS data. See located items on a map, by project.
REVIEW EVERY RESULT
Every AI value is editable. Your edits are stored alongside the AI's original values, and both appear side by side in your export. Add analytic memos to each item.
EXPORT
Export a project, or all projects at once, as an Excel workbook, and export photos as a ZIP numbered to match the rows.
PRIVACY
Your photos, codings, frameworks and memos are stored on your device. When you run an analysis, that image is sent to Anthropic's Claude API through DeCiphr's relay, which does not keep it. Under Anthropic's API policy, it is not used for training and is deleted within about 30 days, with limited exceptions for legal compliance and abuse monitoring. DeCiphr never stores your photos on its servers. An account is optional, and cloud sync is not yet enabled. Full policy: deciphr.tech/privacy.html
FOR RESEARCHERS
DeCiphr complements, not replaces, rigorous qualitative research. AI output is a starting point: you review and edit every result and keep full interpretive control. Built by a researcher, for researchers.
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- A new design that matches deciphr.tech.
- Delete an item from a project.
- Photos taken in the app now record where they were taken (with your permission).
- Export all projects at once: Settings → Export all projects.
- Exports now include the photo date and GPS coordinates.
- A clear notice, with a way to contact the developer, if you reach the analysis limit.
- Clearer sign-up and password-reset messages.
- Wording across the app now matches what DeCiphr does.
- Not available in this version: face blur, cloud sync, and asking questions across your collection.
The developer, Salem Alajmi, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- User Content
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Salem Alajmi
- Size
- 46.7 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Salem M. Al-Ajmi