GuestCam vs Lense
An honest, side-by-side look at GuestCam and Lense 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
Standard
- Unlimited guests, photos and videos
- 6-month upload window
- 12-month storage
- 1 main gallery in the event
- Unlimited sub-galleries
- Audio Guestbook - Web & PhoneBooth
- Standard host collaborator controls
Premium
- Everything in Standard
- 12-month upload window
- 14-month storage
- 6 main galleries, each with its own QR code and link
- 30 premium color themes
- Dial-in phone number for audio guestbook
- Advanced host collaborator controls
Add-ons
Optional extras, separated from real plans so the base price stays clear.
More Main Galleries
Current pricing page lists additional main galleries as a contact-us add-on for multi-day or multi-location events or more than 6 main galleries.
- Additional main galleries, each with its own QR code and link
Custom Logo & Colors in Guest Portal
Current pricing page lists custom logo and colors in the guest portal as a contact-us add-on.
- Replace GuestCam branding with your own logo and custom colours inside the guest-facing upload experience
Dedicated Audio Guestbook Phone Number
- Dedicated phone number for audio guestbook
- Guests call and record without an event code
- US and Canadian numbers only
MagicFind
- Face-search photo delivery add-on
- Guests take one selfie to find photos they appear in
- Works with both Standard and Premium after photographer photos are uploaded
Plans
Free
Free event tier for up to 7 guests. Pricing page includes 1 year in-app storage, full album download, optional filter effects, uploads from camera roll, live slideshow, and up to 25 captures per guest.
- Up to 7 guests
- 1 year of in-app storage
- Full album download after the event
- Optional filter effects
- Uploads from camera roll
- Live slideshow
- Up to 25 captures per guest
25 guests
- Up to 25 guests
- 1 year of in-app storage
- Full album download
- Optional filter effects
- Live slideshow
- Up to 25 captures per guest
50 guests
- Up to 50 guests
- 1 year of in-app storage
- Full album download
- Optional filter effects
- Live slideshow
- Up to 25 captures per guest
100 guests
- Up to 100 guests
- 1 year of in-app storage
- Full album download
- Optional filter effects
- Live slideshow
- Up to 25 captures per guest
150 guests
- Up to 150 guests
- 1 year of in-app storage
- Full album download
- Optional filter effects
- Live slideshow
- Up to 25 captures per guest
200 guests
- Up to 200 guests
- 1 year of in-app storage
- Full album download
- Optional filter effects
- Live slideshow
- Up to 25 captures per guest
250 guests
- Up to 250 guests
- 1 year of in-app storage
- Full album download
- Optional filter effects
- Live slideshow
- Up to 25 captures per guest
500 guests
- Up to 500 guests
- 1 year of in-app storage
- Full album download
- Optional filter effects
- Live slideshow
- Up to 25 captures per guest
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. | on Standard ($49) | |
| No app required Guests contribute via a web browser; there is nothing to download or install. | on Standard ($49) | |
| NFC support Guests tap an NFC tag or card with their phone to open the upload page. | ||
| Offline capture Guests can capture photos while offline; uploads sync once they are back online. | Not verified | |
| Printed QR signs / cards Provides printable QR signs, table cards or stickers to display at the event. | on Standard ($49) | |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | on Standard ($49) | |
| Photographer upload | Not verified | |
| Photo booth mode | Not verified | |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme. | Not verified | ~Hosts can choose a personal cover photo and optional effects, but no clear brand/logo customization claim was found. |
| Slideshow themes / templates Choose from templates or themes for the live slideshow and gallery design. | on Premium ($97) | |
| Custom domain / URL Use a custom URL or domain for the event gallery. | Not verified | |
| Watermarks Add a watermark or overlay to photos in the gallery. | Not verified | |
| Guest experience | ||
| Live slideshow A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception. | on Standard ($49) | |
| Video guestbook Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple. | ||
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | ||
| 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. | on Standard ($49) | |
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | on Standard ($49) | |
| Management | ||
| Download all Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP). | on Standard ($49) | |
| Moderation / approval Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly. | on Standard ($49) | |
| Photo prints / products Order physical prints or photo products directly from the gallery. | 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 Standard ($49) | |
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | Not verified | |
| Filters / in-app editing In-app filters or basic photo editing before uploading. | Not verified | |
| AI culling / curation AI automatically selects or curates the best shots. | Not verified | |
| MagicFind™ AI Photo-Finding AI finds every photo a specific person appears in and delivers it to them. | Not verified | |
| Auto categorization | Not verified | |
| Other | ||
| Multi-language The guest-facing interface is available in multiple languages. | on Standard ($49) | |
| Privacy | ||
| Password protection Protect the gallery with a password or access code. | Not verified | |
| Private gallery The gallery is private — only invited guests can view or upload. | on Standard ($49) | |
✓ 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-app, no-sign-up QR-code upload flow is clearly stated on the current site
- ✓Standard includes unlimited guests, photos, videos, a 6-month upload window, and 12-month storage
- ✓Live slideshow, reactions/comments, 17 guest portal languages, editable Canva templates, original-quality files, and ZIP download are listed as included on all plans
- ✓Audio guestbook is included, with an optional dedicated phone number add-on
- xNo free tier is listed on the current pricing page
- xPremium is needed for 12-month uploads, 14-month storage, six main galleries, premium themes, and advanced collaborator controls
- xCustom logo and colours are listed as a contact-us add-on, not a standard included plan feature
- xGuestCam publishes a 4.9 average rating and 15M+ memories captured, but this appears to be company-published evidence rather than an independent third-party rating source
- xNo sourced support found for NFC, photo challenges, or a dedicated video guestbook feature
- ✓Guests can scan a QR code or link without downloading an app
- ✓Supports both photos and videos on current public copy
- ✓Disposable-camera style delayed reveal and optional filter effects
- ✓Live photo wall/slideshow included with every event
- ✓Large first-party review collection with current 2026 reviews
- xPricing page lists up to 25 captures per guest, so high-participation events may hit per-guest limits
- xHost setup is app-led even though guests do not need the app
- xPricing page markets unlimited captures but also lists up to 25 captures per guest, so capture limits should be checked at checkout
- xNo sourced face recognition, NFC, video guestbook, comments/likes, or photo challenges found
- xFirst-party rating count differs from older structured data and App Store country-specific rating counts
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
GuestCam
6 reviews
Susan K.2025 Wedding“On GuestCam’s homepage, Susan K. says she bought GuestCam after a wedding planner recommendation and found the photo-sharing setup useful for her wedding. This is first-party site evidence, not an independent review platform citation.”
Liza2026 Wedding“On GuestCam’s homepage, Liza describes the QR-code upload flow as easy to use for photos and videos. This is a first-party testimonial excerpt.”
Cindy L Peck2025 Wedding“On GuestCam’s homepage, Cindy L Peck says the service was easy to use for a large public event with more than 200 people sharing photos. This is a first-party testimonial excerpt.”
Tonya Curry2025 Family Reunion“On GuestCam’s homepage, Tonya Curry describes using GuestCam for a family reunion and mentions sub-galleries and an easy setup experience. This is a first-party testimonial excerpt.”
Antonio JonesFamily Photo Collection“On GuestCam’s homepage, Antonio Jones says GuestCam helped family members share new and older family photos. This is a first-party testimonial excerpt.”Lense
6 reviews
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing between GuestCam and Lense, 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, GuestCam or Lense?
GuestCam starts at $49 and Lense at A$7.99. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.
How much does GuestCam cost?
GuestCam starts at $49 one-time.
How much does Lense cost?
Lense starts at A$7.99 one-time, with a limited free tier as well.
Do GuestCam or Lense make guests download an app?
GuestCam runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while Lense runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code. Our Event Album is web-only: guests scan a QR code and upload, no app required.
Is there a better alternative to GuestCam and Lense?
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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