“The algorithm is programmed to look for special things; it recognizes when something different happens, measures what's unique and interesting in the video, and then marries them together to pick the perfect shot.”
Vhoto is free, and it is also completely ad-free with no in-app purchases at this time. It's optimized for the iPhone 5 and runs on iOS 7. The Seattle-based company, which employs 13 people, has managed to attract $2.4 million in investment from Atlas Venture and Polaris Venture Partners.