Camdeed vs iCloud Shared Albums
A side-by-side look at Camdeed and iCloud Shared Albums for collecting photos and videos at your event. Prices and features below come from each app's own published pages and link to their sources, so you can compare them directly.
Or compare both with Our Event Album
Give guests one simple QR code, unlimited uploads, and a polished live album without subscriptions or app downloads.
- ✓Unique QR code for your event
- ✓Printable sign templates (PDF)
- ✓Unlimited photo & video uploads
- ✓Custom welcome page
Pricing at a glance
Published plans are shown separately from add-ons. Verified competitor prices use your selected currency, otherwise their listed currency.
Celebration
- ·Unlimited challenges
- ·Photo, video and quiz challenges
- ·Share photos and videos
- ·Download photos as a zip file
- ·High resolution photos
- ·No watermarks
Corporate
- ·Multiple events
- ·Unlimited number of challenges
- ·Photo, video and quiz challenges
- ·1000+ guests
- ·Custom branding
- ·Ultra HD resolution photos
- ·Ultra HD video
- ·No watermarks
- ·Share photos and videos
- ·On-site support at additional cost
Free
5 GB of free iCloud storage.
- ·5 GB free iCloud storage
- ·Shared albums created on iOS 27 or later count toward the owner's storage
- ·Up to 100 participants per shared album
Our Event Album is $39 USD, one-time
One payment for one event album.
Feature comparison
Marks reflect each company's published pages as we checked them.
| Feature | Camdeed | iCloud Shared Albums |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| QR code upload Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos to the event gallery — no app, no account. | Not verifiedAlbums are shared by invitation or link; QR codes are not mentioned. | |
| No app required Guests contribute via a web browser; there is nothing to download or install. | ||
| NFC support Guests tap an NFC tag or card with their phone to open the upload page. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise how the gallery looks, for example with your names, colours, fonts or a theme. | ~Custom branding is listed on Corporate, not Celebration. | Not verified |
| Guest experience | ||
| Live slideshow A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception. | Not verified | |
| Video guestbook Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple. | Not verified | |
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | Not verified | |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | Not verified | |
| Management | ||
| Download all Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP). | Not verifiedSaving individual items is documented; a bulk export is not. | |
| Moderation / approval Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly. | Not verified | ~The owner can delete anyone's photos; from iOS 27 the owner can approve participants (people, not uploads). |
| Media | ||
| Video support Guests can upload videos, not just photos. | ||
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Metrics | ||
| Uploads limit Maximum photos/videos guests can upload to the gallery. Blank = unlimited. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Storage / active duration How long the gallery stays live and uploads are kept. Blank = unlimited / forever. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Guest limit Maximum number of guests/contributors. Blank = unlimited. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Max video length Longest single video a guest can upload. Blank = no limit. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Other | ||
| Multi-language The guest-facing interface is available in multiple languages. | Not verified | |
| Privacy | ||
| Private gallery The gallery is not public: only people given access, for example through the event's QR code or private link, can view or upload. | Not verified | ~Shared Albums use subscribers/invites, but they are not a password-protected public wedding gallery. |
✓ supportedx not offered, per the company~ partial? unconfirmedNot verified not verified in the sources we checked
What Our Event Album includes
- ✓Unique QR code for your event
- ✓Printable sign templates (PDF)
- ✓Unlimited photo & video uploads
- ✓Custom welcome page
Pros and cons
- ✓QR access with no guest app
- ✓Photo, video, and quiz challenges
- ✓Live big-screen slideshow
- ✓Multi-language support and AI translation
- ✓Celebration one-time event plan and Corporate subscription option
- xNo public free event-tier limits
- xCelebration guest limit is not stated
- xStorage duration and video length are not clearly published
- xIndependent review aggregate was not found
- ✓People can join and contribute on the web, even without an Apple Account (albums created on iOS 27 or later)
- ✓Built into Apple Photos for iPhone/iPad/Mac users
- ✓Supports comments and likes on shared photos/videos
- ✓New albums store originals at full resolution
- ✓Useful for groups that already use Apple Photos
- xUp to 100 participants per album, including the owner
- xNew albums count toward the owner's iCloud storage
- xAlbums created on iOS 26 or earlier are limited to 5,000 items and downscale shared media
- xInvitations are by link; Apple doesn't mention QR codes or event signs
- xiCloud+ storage is a monthly subscription
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“Camdeed continues to exceeded my expectations! It’s intuitive and makes it effortless to upload and share photos during and after the event. I especially love how guests can engage with the challenges – a fun way to connect before the official program kicks-off. The shared album feature works great - a beautiful collection of memories for everyone.”
“Everything was amazing! A fantastic app that made the celebration more fun, interesting, and exciting. It's easy to use, and everything is clear within the app ❤️.”
“The event went great and we loved Camdeed! Using Camdeed made us feel like we were doing something together even when spread out. It also served as a great way to incentivize guests to share pictures from the day and for me as the event coordinator to be able to gather fun pictures without running around to take them myself.”
Or consider Our Event Album
If you are choosing betweenCamdeedandiCloud Shared Albumsyou can also compare Our Event Album: one QR code, no guest app, unlimited uploads, and one flat price.
- ✓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
Frequently asked questions
Which costs more, Camdeed or iCloud Shared Albums?
iCloud Shared Albums is the cheaper of the two, starting at $0.99 against Camdeed's $49.90. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.
How much does Camdeed cost?
Camdeed starts at $49.90 one-time.
How much does iCloud Shared Albums cost?
iCloud Shared Albums starts at $0.99 monthly, with a limited free tier as well.
Do Camdeed or iCloud Shared Albums make guests download an app?
Camdeed says guests can upload from a web browser, and iCloud Shared Albums says guests can upload from a web browser. Our Event Album is web-only: guests scan a QR code and upload, no app required.
What else could I consider besides Camdeed and iCloud Shared Albums?
Our Event Album is another option: QR-code photo and video uploads with no guest app, a live slideshow, unlimited uploads, and a one-time $39 with no subscription.
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