iCloud Shared Albums vs WedUploader
A side-by-side look at iCloud Shared Albums and WedUploader 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
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
Limitless WedUploader Experience
- ·Unlimited photo and video uploads to your Google Drive
- ·Original high-quality files
- ·Unlimited guest contributors, no logins necessary
- ·Unique link, QR code, and sign templates for each album
- ·Unlimited albums
- ·No expiration date
- ·Real-time album gallery
- ·Captions and messaging in private digital guestbook
- ·Guest voicemails
- ·Multiple album page layouts
- ·Custom album colors
- ·Personalized album web link
- ·Event managers
- ·Helpful event links
- ·Premium QR code template library
- ·Fullscreen real-time slideshow photo wall
- ·Choose photos to display or keep private
Optional add-ons
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 | iCloud Shared Albums | WedUploader |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| No app required Guests contribute via a web browser; there is nothing to download or install. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) | |
| 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 | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise how the gallery looks, for example with your names, colours, fonts or a theme. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| Custom domain / URL Use a custom URL or domain for the event gallery. | Not verified | ~Pricing page says hosts can personalize the album web link, but does not document a custom domain. |
| 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 | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| Video guestbook Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Digital invites / RSVP Send digital invitations and collect RSVPs. | Not verified | ~Pricing page lists helpful links to itinerary, registry, wedding website, and more; RSVP/digital invitation tooling was not verified. |
| Guest messaging / well-wishes Guests leave written well-wishes or messages alongside their photos. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| Real-time photo feed / wall A live feed or wall of photos as guests upload them during the event. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | ~Pricing page lists captions and messaging, but not likes. | |
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| 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. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| 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). | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| 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 | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| Media | ||
| Video support Guests can upload videos, not just photos. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) | |
| 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 |
| 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 | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
| 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. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($49) |
✓ 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
- ✓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
- ✓Guests upload via browser URL or QR code with no guest logins necessary
- ✓Uploads go directly to the host’s Google Drive in original quality
- ✓Current package includes unlimited photo and video uploads, unlimited guest contributors, unlimited albums, and no expiration date
- ✓Includes QR code and sign templates, real-time gallery, fullscreen slideshow photo wall, captions/messaging, voicemails, custom colors, album layouts, and personalized album link
- xRequires the host to connect and rely on Google Drive storage
- xNo independent aggregate App Store, Trustpilot, or Google rating/count was found
- xSeating chart is a paid add-on after the premium package is purchased
- xNo evidence found for NFC, face recognition, AI photo finding, photo challenges, or prints
- xRegional pricing varies, so buyers should verify the checkout currency shown in their location
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“Easy to use. Settings are a breeze. Top!”
“Super easy and super affordable. I was able to get almost endless uploads from all 165 of my guests.”
“WedUploader was easy to use plus I didn't have to track down all the pictures that my friends and family took at my wedding.”
“Thank you for having the best service! I'm not sure why this isn't something every bride knows about!”
Or consider Our Event Album
If you are choosing betweeniCloud Shared AlbumsandWedUploaderyou 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, iCloud Shared Albums or WedUploader?
iCloud Shared Albums is the cheaper of the two, starting at $0.99 against WedUploader's $49. 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 WedUploader cost?
WedUploader starts at $49 one-time.
Do iCloud Shared Albums or WedUploader make guests download an app?
ICloud Shared Albums says guests can upload from a web browser, and WedUploader 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 iCloud Shared Albums and WedUploader?
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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