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The story behind Chrysalis Pic

Why we built this

Progress is hard to see when you live with it every day. You look in the mirror and see the same person. But put two photos side by side -- one from three months ago and one from today -- and suddenly the change is undeniable.

We built Chrysalis Pic because existing solutions felt wrong. Social media apps push you to share before you're ready. Generic gallery apps make it impossible to find the right photo. And most "progress photo" apps are cluttered with features that get in the way.

We wanted something simple: take a photo, keep it private, compare it later. No accounts, no uploads, no pressure to post. Just a quiet tool that helps you see what's changing.

The name comes from the chrysalis -- the stage where a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. From the outside, nothing seems to be happening. But inside, everything is changing. That felt like the right metaphor for the kind of progress this app is built to capture.

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Built by Menelabs

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Menelabs is an independent software studio focused on building useful, well-crafted mobile and web applications. We believe in shipping products that solve real problems without unnecessary complexity.

Chrysalis Pic is one of our passion projects -- born from a personal need and refined through real use. We care about the details: smooth animations, consistent framing with guide overlays, and a design that stays out of your way.

We're a small team, and we take every piece of feedback seriously. If you have a suggestion, found a bug, or just want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch

Questions, feedback, or feature requests -- we read every message.

Contact Us

support@chrysalispic.app