Fotify vs iCloud Shared Albums
A side-by-side look at Fotify 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
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Free Event
Free test event, as shown on https://fotify.app/pricing/ on 2026-10-06: 20 digital invites and RSVP, 50 photos, unlimited photo-sharing guests, 7-day upload window and 7-day gallery access, no bulk download, no full-HD images, Fotify branding.
- ·Live Photo Carousel
- ·Max Digital Invites: 20
- ·Max Photos: 50
- ·Unlimited photo-sharing guests
- ·Photo Upload Window: 7 days
- ·Gallery Access: 7 days
- ·Bulk Download: no
- ·Photo Moderation: Basic
- ·TikTok Style Photo Stories
- ·Full HD Quality Images: no
- ·Fotify branding remains
Photo Gallery
- ·Unlimited photos
- ·Unlimited guests
- ·Photo Upload Window: 30 days
- ·Gallery Access: 90 days
- ·Bulk upload and bulk download
- ·AI-powered moderation
- ·Public album sharing
- ·DJ song requests
- ·Full HD quality images
- ·No Fotify branding
Premium Event
- ·Unlimited digital invites
- ·Unlimited photos
- ·Unlimited guests
- ·Photo Upload Window: 90 days
- ·Gallery Access: 365 days
- ·RSVP management
- ·Multiple moderators
- ·Custom branding
- ·Custom frame overlays
- ·Event Games
- ·Bouncer control
- ·Unlimited guest video clips up to 30 seconds
- ·100 long videos up to 5 minutes
Professional Event
- ·Everything in Premium Event
- ·Unlimited long videos
- ·Match & Connect included
Optional add-ons
Match & Connect
- ·Swipe-based guest matching
- ·Privacy-first social reveals
- ·Real-time match notifications
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 | Fotify | 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 |
| Offline capture Guests can capture photos while offline; uploads sync once they are back online. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Print-sized QR sign/card templates Downloadable QR sign and card templates sized for printing at home or at a print shop. | Not verified | |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | Not verified | |
| Photographer upload | Not verified | Not verified |
| Photo booth mode | Not verified | Not verified |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise how the gallery looks, for example with your names, colours, fonts or a theme. | Not verified | |
| Slideshow themes / templates Choose from templates or themes for the live slideshow and gallery design. | Not verified | |
| Custom domain / URL Use a custom URL or domain for the event gallery. | ~Embedded public pricing catalog includes a Premium custom-domain flag; not emphasized on visible pricing card. | Not verified |
| Watermarks Add a watermark or overlay to photos in the gallery. | Not verified | 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 verifiedAn audio guestbook (Echoes) is listed; a video-message guestbook is not. | Not verified |
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | on Premium Event ($49.99) | Not verified |
| Digital invites / RSVP Send digital invitations and collect RSVPs. | Not verified | |
| Guest messaging / well-wishes Guests leave written well-wishes or messages alongside their photos. | Not verified | |
| Real-time photo feed / wall A live feed or wall of photos as guests upload them during the event. | Not verified | |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | ||
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | ~Embedded public pricing catalog lists Premium hasAudioGuestbook/allowsVoiceMessages, but the visible pricing card does not highlight it. | 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. | ~The owner can delete anyone's photos; from iOS 27 the owner can approve participants (people, not uploads). | |
| Photo prints / products Order physical prints or photo products directly from the gallery. | Not verified | 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. | ||
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Filters / in-app editing In-app filters or basic photo editing before uploading. | Not verified | Not verified |
| AI culling / curation AI automatically selects or curates the best shots. | Not verified | Not verified |
| MagicFind™ AI Photo-Finding AI finds every photo a specific person appears in and delivers it to them. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Auto categorization | 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 | ||
| Password protection Protect the gallery with a password or access code. | Not verified | Not verified |
| 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. | ~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
- ✓No guest app download or account creation required
- ✓Free Event tier for testing small events
- ✓Live photo wall/carousel and real-time uploads
- ✓AI-powered plus manual photo moderation
- ✓Digital invitations, RSVP tracking, guest check-in, and guest management on higher tiers
- xFree Event is limited: 20 digital invites, 50 photos, 7-day upload window, 7-day gallery access, no bulk download, no full-HD images, and Fotify branding
- xVideo uploads start on Premium Event, not the free or Photo Gallery plans
- xIt is broader than a simple wedding photo gallery if you only need QR uploads and downloads
- xReview content is first-party/on-site; no independent aggregate rating was 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.
“Our wedding day was perfect, and Fotify made it even better! The seamless photo sharing allowed all our guests to contribute their unique perspectives. We now have hundreds of beautiful memories from every angle.”
“The AI moderation feature gave us peace of mind during our company event. Professional, secure, and incredibly user-friendly for all our employees. Fotify elevated our corporate gathering to the next level.”
“We just had a conference with participants both in-person and remote from all over the world. Great experience with Fotify, and so easy to use. Highly recommend.”
“Excellent UI, impressive responsiveness with a simple solution. I'm about to hire the premium service for my daughter's birthday. Don't hesitate — this is the product you need.”
“Fotify transformed our anniversary celebration. Guests loved how easy it was to contribute photos, and we got amazing candid shots we never would have captured otherwise. The real-time sharing made everyone feel so connected!”
“I have never experienced this level of dedication, professionalism, and genuine willingness to help. New features were even implemented at my request. The event ran smoothly and was a real success.”
Or consider Our Event Album
If you are choosing betweenFotifyandiCloud 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, Fotify or iCloud Shared Albums?
iCloud Shared Albums is the cheaper of the two, starting at $0.99 against Fotify's $29.99. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.
How much does Fotify cost?
Fotify starts at $29.99 one-time, with a limited free tier as well.
How much does iCloud Shared Albums cost?
iCloud Shared Albums starts at $0.99 monthly, with a limited free tier as well.
Do Fotify or iCloud Shared Albums make guests download an app?
Fotify 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 Fotify 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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