Our Event Album
The Guest App
Shut Down June 2024Our Event Album: The Best The Guest App Alternative After Shutdown
With The Guest App no longer available, couples are looking for a replacement that actually lasts. Our Event Album has become a go-to choice—offering everything The Guest App did and a lot more, wrapped in a QR code experience your guests can use without installing anything.
In this comparison, we'll look at what made The Guest App popular, why it shut down, and how Our Event Album fills the gap with live slideshows, comments and likes, video guestbooks, and unlimited uploads stored forever.
Feature Comparison
Pros and Cons
Our Event Album
Pros
- +Web-first design — guests scan a QR code and upload in seconds, with nothing to download
- +Unlimited photos and videos, no per-guest caps
- +Live slideshow you can cast to any screen at the reception
- +Comments and likes on every photo so guests can react together
- +Video guestbook for heartfelt messages alongside photos
- +Gallery stored forever, with one-click download of the full album
- +Simple one-time pricing from $60 AUD — no subscriptions, no hidden fees
Cons
- -Face recognition not available yet
The Guest App
Pros
- +Feature-rich
- +Good UX
- +Video guestbook
Cons
- -Shut down June 2024
- -App required
- -No longer available
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Event Album better than The Guest App?
It depends on what matters to you. Our Event Album is built for guest participation: scan a QR code, upload in seconds, and watch the live slideshow fill up as the night goes on. Comments and likes keep the gallery feeling social, and the video guestbook captures the speeches and shout-outs you'll want to rewatch. Since The Guest App has shut down, Our Event Album is a natural replacement—with all the features couples loved and a few more.
How much does Our Event Album cost compared to The Guest App?
Our Event Album starts at $60 AUD as a single one-time payment—no subscription, no per-photo fees, no surprise limits. Compared to The Guest App's starting price of $29.00, you get unlimited photos and videos, the live slideshow, comments and likes, the video guestbook, and a gallery kept forever.
Can I switch from The Guest App to Our Event Album?
Since The Guest App is no longer available, starting fresh with Our Event Album is easy. Create your gallery, customize your QR code, and you're ready to collect guest photos.
Do guests need to download an app to use Our Event Album?
No! That's one of Our Event Album's biggest advantages. Guests simply scan your QR code with their phone camera and upload photos directly from their browser. No app store visit, no account creation, no friction.
Why did The Guest App shut down?
The Guest App ceased operations in June 2024. While the exact reasons vary, many wedding photo apps struggled with the business model. Our Event Album has built a sustainable approach focused on providing real value to couples while keeping the core features accessible.
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