Lense vs PixelParty
An honest, side-by-side look at Lense and PixelParty 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
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
Plans
Classic
- Up to 80 guests
- Unlimited photo and video uploads
- 3 month upload and download window
- QR code and event link included
- Includes PixelParty feature set where available
Plus
Most popular wedding package. User-visible package card confirms up to 500 guests, unlimited photo/video uploads, 1 year upload/download, live real-time slideshow, unlimited co-hosts, and RSVP + digital invites.
- Up to 500 guests
- Unlimited photo and video uploads
- 1 year upload and download window
- Live real-time slideshow
- Unlimited co-hosts
- RSVP + digital invites
Unlimited
For large-scale events. User-visible package card confirms unlimited guests, unlimited co-hosts, unlimited photo/video uploads, 2 year upload/download, and priority support.
- Unlimited guests
- Unlimited co-hosts
- Unlimited photo and video uploads
- 2 year upload and download window
- Priority support
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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Offline capture Guests can capture photos while offline; uploads sync once they are back online. | ||
| Printed QR signs / cards Provides printable QR signs, table cards or stickers to display at the event. | ||
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | ||
| Photographer upload | ||
| Photo booth mode | ||
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme. | ~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. | ||
| Custom domain / URL Use a custom URL or domain for the event gallery. | ||
| Watermarks Add a watermark or overlay to photos in the gallery. | ||
| Guest experience | ||
| Live slideshow A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Guest messaging / well-wishes Guests leave written well-wishes or messages alongside their photos. | ||
| Real-time photo feed / wall A live feed or wall of photos as guests upload them during the event. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Management | ||
| Download all Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP). | ||
| Moderation / approval Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly. | ||
| Photo prints / products Order physical prints or photo products directly from the gallery. | ||
| Event albums / photo books Create a designed event album or printed photo book. | ||
| Media | ||
| Video support Guests can upload videos, not just photos. | ||
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | ||
| Filters / in-app editing In-app filters or basic photo editing before uploading. | ||
| AI culling / curation AI automatically selects or curates the best shots. | ||
| MagicFind™ AI Photo-Finding AI finds every photo a specific person appears in and delivers it to them. | ||
| Auto categorization | ||
| Other | ||
| Multi-language The guest-facing interface is available in multiple languages. | ||
| Privacy | ||
| Password protection Protect the gallery with a password or access code. | ||
| Private gallery 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
- ✓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
- ✓Guests can upload photos, videos, and messages without app download or signup
- ✓Current packages include unlimited photo and video uploads
- ✓Private gallery, moderation controls, and one-click downloads are supported
- ✓Live slideshow, audio guestbook, disposable camera mode, and RSVP/digital invite features are available on current package surfaces
- ✓Regional currency pricing is exposed by PixelParty's live pricing endpoint
- xPixelParty's public pages show inconsistent scale claims across homepage, pricing page, and embedded app, so we should avoid repeating event-count claims
- xPricing is partly loaded through an embedded app/Cloud Function rather than fully rendered in the static pricing page
- xSome customer reviews mention upload reliability or support issues, so couples should test their venue network and guest flow before the event
- xFeature availability varies by package; Classic is limited to 80 guests and shorter upload/download duration
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
Lense
6 reviews
PixelParty
6 reviews
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing between Lense and PixelParty, 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, Lense or PixelParty?
Lense starts at A$7.99 and PixelParty at $43.99. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.
How much does Lense cost?
Lense starts at A$7.99 one-time, with a limited free tier as well.
How much does PixelParty cost?
PixelParty starts at $43.99 one-time.
Do Lense or PixelParty make guests download an app?
Lense runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while PixelParty 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 Lense and PixelParty?
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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