On-device photography coach for iPhone: real-time composition, level, exposure, and balance guidance that turns every shot into practice.
APP STORE
FrameHabit
PHOTO COACH
CLIENT OR PRODUCT
Independent iOS product by Sidi Li.
MY ROLE
Independent product builder — iOS app, end to end
THE PROBLEM
Photography tips are easy to read and hard to apply in the moment. Most people never get live feedback on framing, level, exposure, or balance while the camera is open.
CONSTRAINTS
- •Real-time camera coaching without killing speed or attention
- •On-device processing — no account, no photo upload, no ads or tracking
- •Learn-by-doing missions: thirds, leading lines, negative space, light, symmetry
- •Free core coaching plus Pro lessons, full metrics, trends, and history
THE INVESTIGATION
Mapped the real practice loop: frame with live cues → capture → review strength and one improvement → build a habit with short missions.
THE STRATEGY
Ship a privacy-first SwiftUI coach that stays in the camera flow: gentle guidance while framing, structured review after capture, and progressive lessons on device.
WHAT I BUILT
- •Live composition, level, exposure, placement, sharpness, and balance cues
- •Mission-based practice with concise pre-challenge lessons
- •Post-capture review with strength + actionable improvement
- •Local progress, score trends, and Pro unlock (annual trial or lifetime)
THE HARD PART
Giving useful visual coaching in real time without cluttering the viewfinder or shipping analysis off-device.
THE VERDICT
- •Live on the App Store (FrameHabit: Photo Coach)
- •Independent Photo & Video / Education product owned end to end
- •Private, on-device photography practice loop
TECHNICAL EVIDENCE
SwiftUI · iOS · Camera · Photo & Video · Education · On-device
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