Dots Memories vs Wedbox
An honest, side-by-side look at Dots Memories and Wedbox for collecting photos and videos at your event. Every figure below comes from each app's own pricing and our verified feature checks, so you can compare cost, features and real reviews without the marketing spin.
Skip the comparison. Our Event Album beats both.
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.
Plans
Intimate
Entry event plan for smaller albums.
- Original photo quality
- 2-minute videos
- Guest web access requires registration
- Unlimited memories/uploads
- Up to 50 guests
- No advertising
- Bulk photo/video upload
- No guest app download required
- Bulk album download
- Storage included
- QR templates
Classic
Mid-tier event plan; active plan in the Spanish page render.
- Original photo quality
- 2-minute videos
- Guest web access with no registration
- Unlimited memories/uploads
- Up to 175 guests
- No advertising
- Bulk photo/video upload
- No guest app download required
- Bulk album download
- Storage included
- QR templates
Luxe
Highest visible event plan with the largest guest cap and longer video limit.
- Original photo quality
- 5-minute videos
- Guest web access with no registration
- Unlimited memories/uploads
- Up to 350 guests
- No advertising
- Bulk photo/video upload
- No guest app download required
- Bulk album download
- Double backup
- QR templates
Plans
Free app
Supplied FAQ states the app is free before, during and after the event; it can collect from guests, the photographer, or a photo booth; invited guests can access photos privately; native iPhone/Android plus browser access are mentioned; files are saved for 2 months after the wedding date.
- Free before, during and after the event
- Collect photos and videos from guests
- Photographer upload mentioned in FAQ
- Photo booth / iPad photo booth mentioned in FAQ
- Private invited-guests access
- Multiple languages mentioned in FAQ
- Files saved for 2 months after the wedding
- iPhone, Android, and browser access mentioned in FAQ
Add-ons
Optional extras, separated from real plans so the base price stays clear.
Single download package
- Single original-quality download package
- Required if you want to download everything in original quality
Multiple download package
- Multiple original-quality downloads
- Alternative package for more than one original-quality download
Our Event Album is $39 USD, one-time
No subscription, no per-guest fee, and no add-on sorting needed for the core album experience.
Feature comparison
Rows come from the verified feature catalog, not the stored page copy.
| Feature |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| QR code upload Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos to the event gallery — no app, no account. | Not verified | |
| No app required Guests contribute via a web browser; there is nothing to download or install. | Not verified | |
| NFC support Guests tap an NFC tag or card with their phone to open the upload page. | Not verified | |
| Printed QR signs / cards Provides printable QR signs, table cards or stickers to display at the event. | ~QR templates are included; printing/physical signs are not separately promised. | Not verified |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | ~Classic and Luxe say no registration; Intimate says registration required. | Not verified |
| Photographer upload | Not verified | on Free app (Free) |
| Photo booth mode | Not verified | on Free app (Free) |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme. | 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. | ~Supports video memories via QR, but not marketed as a standalone video guestbook feature. | Not verified |
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | ~Plan matrix includes QR templates for games/invitations, but not a full in-app challenge system. | Not verified |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | Not verified | |
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | Not verified | |
| Management | ||
| Download all Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP). | Not verified | |
| Moderation / approval Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly. | Not verified | |
| Event albums / photo books Create a designed event album or printed photo book. | Not verified | |
| Media | ||
| Video support Guests can upload videos, not just photos. | on Free app (Free) | |
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | Not verified | |
| Other | ||
| Multi-language The guest-facing interface is available in multiple languages. | on Free app (Free) | |
| Privacy | ||
| Private gallery The gallery is private — only invited guests can view or upload. | on Free app (Free) | |
✓ supportedx not supported~ partial? unconfirmed
The matrix is easier when the essentials are included
- ✓Unique QR code for your event
- ✓Printable sign templates (PDF)
- ✓Unlimited photo & video uploads
- ✓Custom welcome page
Pros and cons
- ✓No guest app download on public event plans
- ✓Unlimited memories/uploads on all visible event plans
- ✓Supports comments, reactions, videos, voice messages, and Dotbooks
- ✓Strong App Store and Google Play footprint
- xGuest caps apply by plan: 50, 175, or 350 guests
- xIntimate requires registration according to the plan matrix
- xLive slideshow was not found in the current public plan matrix
- xThe product is broader than weddings, so some flows are less wedding-specific
- ✓Free app before, during, and after the wedding
- ✓FAQ-backed guest, photographer, and photo booth collection flows
- ✓iPhone, Android, and browser access mentioned in FAQ
- ✓Paid packages for original-quality downloads and longer hosting
- ✓Listed on both App Store and Google Play
- xOriginal-quality downloads and extended hosting cost extra
- xExact current setup flow should be tested before the event
- xGoogle Play feedback is materially lower than App Store feedback
- xRecent public reviews mention upload, download, unexpected-charge, and support issues
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
Dots Memories
3 reviews
Wedbox
5 reviews
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing between Dots Memories and Wedbox, compare them with the simpler option: 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 anytime
Frequently asked questions
Which costs more, Dots Memories or Wedbox?
Dots Memories starts at €24.90 one-time. Wedbox has a free tier, plus paid plans.
How much does Dots Memories cost?
Dots Memories starts at €24.90 one-time.
How much does Wedbox cost?
Wedbox has a free tier, plus paid plans.
Is there a better alternative to Dots Memories and Wedbox?
Our Event Album is the alternative most couples choose over both: QR-code photo and video uploads with no guest app, a live slideshow, unlimited uploads, and a one-time $39 with no subscription.
Our Event Album beats both. Start your album in 5 minutes.
One QR code. No guest apps. One flat price, no subscriptions.
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