Guesticon vs Wedbox
An honest, side-by-side look at Guesticon 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
Fairy Tale
Current pricing page lists Fairy Tale as Custom / Get a quote rather than a published fixed price.
- Unlimited albums - guests can upload forever, no expiry
- Unlimited photo uploads
- Unlimited video uploads
- Album customization and design themes
- Live Photo Wall for TV and projectors
- Multilingual album and RSVP pages - 10 languages supported
- Unlimited websites
- Table management and interactive polls
- Unlimited RSVP events
- Unlimited collaborators
- RSVP intro video, reminders, registry, guest import/export, seating exports
- Guestbook with text and audio
- Priority support
First Glance
Current pricing page: free plan for basic wedding photo collection, RSVP, table management, polls, and a 50-photo album limit.
- 1 album - guests can upload forever, no expiry
- 50 photos per album
- Live Photo Wall for TV and projectors
- Multilingual album and RSVP pages - 10 languages supported
- 1 free website using Classic template
- Table management
- Interactive polls
- 1 RSVP event
- Party size controls
First Look
- 1 album - guests can upload forever, no expiry
- Unlimited photo uploads
- Album customization and design themes
- Live Photo Wall for TV and projectors
- Multilingual album and RSVP pages - 10 languages supported
- Premium wedding website templates
- Table management and interactive polls
- 2 RSVP events
- 1 collaborator
- RSVP intro video, reminders, registry, guest import/export, seating exports
- Guestbook with text and audio
Ever After
- 3 albums - guests can upload forever, no expiry
- Unlimited photo uploads
- Unlimited video uploads
- Album customization and design themes
- Live Photo Wall for TV and projectors
- Multilingual album and RSVP pages - 10 languages supported
- Full website builder
- Table management and interactive polls
- 3 RSVP events
- 3 collaborators
- RSVP intro video, reminders, registry, guest import/export, seating exports
- Guestbook with text and audio
- Priority support
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 | |
| 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 | Not verified |
| Guest experience | ||
| Live slideshow A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception. | Not verified | |
| Digital invites / RSVP Send digital invitations and collect RSVPs. | Not verified | |
| Real-time photo feed / wall A live feed or wall of photos as guests upload them during the event. | Not verified | |
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | Not verified | 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 | |
| Media | ||
| Video support Guests can upload videos, not just photos. | Not verified | on Free app (Free) |
| 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 |
| 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. | Not verified | 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
- ✓Guests can scan a QR code and upload without downloading an app
- ✓Free First Glance plan includes one album, 50 photos, Live Photo Wall, multilingual album/RSVP pages, a basic website, table management, polls, and one RSVP event
- ✓Broader planning bundle than a simple photo collector: RSVP, tables, polls, websites, and guestbook are part of the offer
- xThe product is broader and more complex than a focused QR photo gallery
- xFree First Glance is capped at 50 photos per album
- xVideo uploads start on Ever After, not First Look
- xModeration/approval workflow was not found in current pricing evidence
- ✓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.
Guesticon
5 reviews
Wedbox
5 reviews
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing between Guesticon 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, Guesticon or Wedbox?
Guesticon starts at $29 one-time, with a limited free tier as well. Wedbox has a free tier, plus paid plans.
How much does Guesticon cost?
Guesticon starts at $29 one-time, with a limited free tier as well.
How much does Wedbox cost?
Wedbox has a free tier, plus paid plans.
Is there a better alternative to Guesticon 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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