Self-destructs in 5 seconds

Send moments
that disappear.

PhotoBomb is the private photo messenger where every drop detonates after a single 5-second view. Scheduled drops. No saves. No second chances.

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PhotoBomb — Arm. Schedule. Detonate.
5 seconds. Then it's gone.
Watch them react live.
Permanently erased.
How it works

Three taps. Then it's gone.

From the moment you arm a Drop to the second it vanishes — every step is built for ephemerality.

1
📸

Arm

Snap a photo, pick who gets it. Send to circles, contacts, or any phone number — no account needed for them to view.

2
⏰

Schedule

Detonate now or set the timer. +5 minutes, tonight at 8, tomorrow morning, or any moment you choose.

3
💥

Detonate

Recipient gets a push or SMS. They have one shot — 5 seconds to view, then it's wiped from our servers forever.

Built for moments

Privacy isn't a setting. It's the product.

Everything PhotoBomb does is engineered to make sure your moments stay yours.

⏱️

5-Second Timer

Every Drop self-destructs after one 5-second viewing. No replays, no rewinds.

🚨

Screenshot Alerts

If someone tries to capture your Drop, you get notified instantly.

🕵️

Surprise Mode

Send Drops without revealing who you are — until after they detonate.

👥

Circles

Group your people into Friends, Family, Team, or your own custom circles.

📅

Scheduled Drops

Set Drops to land tonight at 8, tomorrow morning, or any moment in the future.

📱

Send to Anyone

Recipients don't need the app. They get a secure 2-hour link via SMS.

Ready to drop a bomb?

Available on iPhone. Android coming soon.

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Questions

FAQ

What happens after the 5 seconds?
The Drop is permanently deleted from our servers. The media file is wiped from storage and the record is removed from our database. There is no archive, no recovery, no admin override.
Can someone screenshot my Drop?
If they try, you get a push notification immediately. Most phones make screenshots of in-app overlays harder, but no system can be 100% screenshot-proof — so we make sure you always know.
Does the recipient need the app?
No. If they don't have PhotoBomb installed, they get an SMS with a secure link. They have 2 hours to tap it before the Drop disappears. Tapping the link prompts them to install the app to detonate the bomb.
What's a Surprise Drop?
You can send a Drop without revealing your identity. The recipient sees "From: Surprise" — and only after the bomb detonates do they find out who sent it.
Is there a free version?
Yes. PhotoBomb is free to use. We may add optional premium features in the future, but the core ephemeral messaging will always be free.
How do I delete my account?
Open the app, go to Profile → Account → Delete Account. Everything — your profile, contacts, circles, and any pending Drops — is wiped immediately. You can also email us at support@photobomb.com.