Our Event Album vs iCloud Shared Albums
The biggest difference is the guest upload flow. Our Event Album is built around QR-code uploads in the browser with no guest app, while iCloud Shared Albums needs the feature checks below for app requirements, pricing, download access, and event limits. iCloud Shared Albums has a free tier, and its closest paid event plan is $9.99 USD monthly; Our Event Album is $39 one-time.
Our Event AlbumvsiCloud Shared Albums- at a glance
The useful comparison is whether guests can upload easily, what the host gets for the price, and which features are included without extra work.
- ✓Unique QR code for your event
- ✓Printable sign templates (PDF)
- ✓Unlimited photo & video uploads
- ✓Custom welcome page
- ✓6 months of secure hosting
- ✓Download all photos during your hosting period
Choose Our Event Album if...
You want one private QR-code album for your event at a one-time price of $39, with guests uploading from their browser.
Consider iCloud Shared Albums if...
A specificiCloud Shared Albumsfeature, plan, or workflow below fits your event better.
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Pricing, feature checks, and source links are still on the page so the recommendation is easy to audit.
WhatOur Event Albumcustomers say
See reviews“Great product with great customer service!”
Teresa · Event · Verified Etsy review
“This was perfect for my wedding day.”
Cassady · Wedding · Verified Etsy review
“very easy to use for my daughter quinceanera.”
Angie · Quinceanera · Verified Etsy review
iCloud Shared Albums pricing
| Plan | Price | Included | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free |
| Source ↗ |
| iCloud+ 50GB | $0.99 USD monthly |
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| iCloud+ 200GB | $2.99 USD monthly |
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| iCloud+ 2TB | $9.99 USD monthly |
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Our Event Album - $39 one-time
Closest to iCloud Shared Albums's iCloud+ 2TB plan ($9.99 USD monthly). Our Event Album is a one-time purchase with no per-guest fees.
Feature comparison
| Our Event Album | iCloud Shared Albums | |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| Not verifiedAlbums are shared by invitation or link; QR codes are not mentioned. | ||
| Guest experience | ||
| Not verified | ||
| Management | ||
| Not verifiedSaving individual items is documented; a bulk export is not. | ||
| ~The owner can delete anyone's photos; from iOS 27 the owner can approve participants (people, not uploads). | ||
| Media | ||
| Metrics | ||
Uploads limit | - | - |
Storage / active duration | - | - |
Guest limit | - | - |
Max video length | - | - |
| Privacy | ||
| ~Shared Albums use subscribers/invites, but they are not a password-protected public wedding gallery. | ||
✓ supported✗ not offered, per the company~ with a caveatNot verified not verified in the sources we checked- not checked
Compare two browser-based albums
Both iCloud Shared Albums and Our Event Album let guests upload without an app. Compare access time, download rights and included features before choosing. Our Event Album is $39 once.
Compared on guest app, free plan, video, download and price.
Make the code, place the signs, test it and compare QR photo apps.
App-like uploads in the browser, one-time price, nothing to install.
The same QR code flow for parties, reunions, and work events.
Scan and upload as a guest would before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose Our Event Album or iCloud Shared Albums?
It depends on the job. iCloud Shared Albums suit groups that already use Apple Photos and have up to 100 participants; Our Event Album is built for QR upload, event galleries and a live slideshow.
Do iCloud Shared Albums store full-quality media?
Albums created on iOS 27 or later store originals at full resolution. Albums created on iOS 26 or earlier reduce shared photos to 2048 pixels on the long edge and deliver video up to 720p.
Do Shared Albums count against iCloud storage?
Albums created on iOS 27 or later count toward the owner's iCloud storage; older albums do not. Each album allows up to 100 participants.
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Read the setup guide for a QR code for wedding photos before you order.
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