iCloud Shared Albums vs ReplayMyDay
An honest, side-by-side look at iCloud Shared Albums and ReplayMyDay 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
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Free
Free iCloud storage tier; Shared Albums have separate album limits and do not work like a wedding QR gallery.
- ·Shared Albums do not count against iCloud storage
- ·5,000 photos/videos per shared album
- ·100 subscribers per shared album
- ·Videos up to 15 minutes and delivered up to 720p
- ·Shared photos may be reduced to 2048px on the long edge
iCloud+ 50GB
- ·50 GB iCloud+ storage
- ·Shared Albums still have separate album limits
iCloud+ 200GB
- ·200 GB iCloud+ storage
- ·Shared Albums still have separate album limits
Free
Free tier exists; public help article says it has shorter access duration and more basic features, but exact limits are not listed.
- ·Free tier available
- ·Shorter access duration and more basic features; exact limits not listed publicly
Starter
Photo-only paid plan. Homepage also exposes subscription variants.
- ·Digital Guest Book
- ·QR code and Private Upload Link
- ·Live event slideshow
- ·Unlimited Guests
- ·Unlimited Photo Collection
- ·3 Months of Storage
Plus
Photo and video collection paid plan. Homepage also exposes subscription variants.
- ·Digital Guest Book
- ·QR code and Private Upload Link
- ·Live event slideshow
- ·Unlimited Guests
- ·Unlimited Photo Collection
- ·Unlimited Video Collection
- ·6 Months of Storage
Premium
Photo and video collection paid plan with longest public storage duration. Homepage also exposes subscription variants.
- ·Digital Guest Book
- ·QR code and Private Upload Link
- ·Live event slideshow
- ·Unlimited Guests
- ·Unlimited Photo Collection
- ·Unlimited Video Collection
- ·1 Year of Storage
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.
Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos to the event gallery — no app, no account.
Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple.
Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP).
Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly.
Maximum photos/videos guests can upload to the gallery. Blank = unlimited.
How long the gallery stays live and uploads are kept. Blank = unlimited / forever.
The gallery is private — only invited guests can view or upload.
✓ 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
- ✓Free Shared Albums do not count against iCloud storage
- ✓Built into Apple Photos for iPhone/iPad/Mac users
- ✓Supports comments and likes on shared photos/videos
- ✓Apple documents clear limits: 5,000 items per album and 100 subscribers
- ✓Useful for small Apple-heavy groups that already use Photos
- xNot a wedding QR gallery and not friendly for mixed Android/Google guest lists
- xHard 5,000 photo/video limit per shared album and 100 subscriber limit
- xShared media may be downscaled; downloaded content may not contain the same information as the original
- xNo live slideshow, moderation queue, custom branding, or event upload signage workflow
- xiCloud+ storage prices are monthly subscriptions if the couple also needs more Apple storage
- ✓Guests upload through a QR code or private link with no app or registration
- ✓Live slideshow, private gallery, full-resolution downloads, and unlimited guests are public features
- ✓Plus and Premium include unlimited video collection, with 6-12 months of storage
- xFree tier details are vague in the public help article
- xStarter is photo-only; video collection starts on Plus
- xPublic review evidence is sparse and does not support the old Google 4.6 rating or 75-review count
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“Apple Support confirms Shared Albums do not count against iCloud storage but have limits, including 5,000 photos/videos per shared album and 100 subscribers per album.”
“Apple’s iCloud page confirms 5 GB free iCloud storage and iCloud+ paid storage plans from 50 GB upward.”
“A Reddit user researching wedding photo-sharing platforms listed ReplayMyDay pros as digital guestbook, live slideshow, and no-app upload via QR code/link, and cons as possible free-tier feature limits and limited customization compared with other tools.”
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing betweeniiCloud Shared AlbumsandRReplayMyDaycompare 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, iCloud Shared Albums or ReplayMyDay?
iCloud Shared Albums is the cheaper of the two, starting at $0.99 against ReplayMyDay's $37. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.
How much does iCloud Shared Albums cost?
iCloud Shared Albums starts at $0.99 monthly, with a limited free tier as well.
How much does ReplayMyDay cost?
ReplayMyDay starts at $37 one-time, with a limited free tier as well.
Do iCloud Shared Albums or ReplayMyDay make guests download an app?
ICloud Shared Albums asks guests to install an app, while ReplayMyDay 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 iCloud Shared Albums and ReplayMyDay?
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.
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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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