Scanova vs The Guest
An honest, side-by-side look at Scanova and The Guest 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.
Enterprise
Request a quote. Public pricing page calculates estimates for discussion only.
- ·Custom QR code limits
- ·Unlimited scans
- ·Custom users and domains
- ·Bulk operations
- ·Dynamic QR Code APIs
- ·SSO
- ·Data security compliance
- ·Dedicated relationship manager
Basic
- ·3 QR Codes
- ·Unlimited Scans
- ·No limit on the number of times users can scan your QR Codes.
Ultra Lite
One-time fee for one lifetime dynamic QR code.
- ·1 Dynamic QR Code of any category
- ·All Lite Plan features
Historical The Guest app (unavailable)
Historical mirrors list The Guest as free before discontinuation. This is not current pricing; AppBrain says the app was removed from Google Play on December 20, 2023.
- ·Historical app listing: free app
- ·Automatic photo and video sharing from guests’ normal iPhone camera
- ·Real-time sharing during event windows
- ·Full-resolution photo and full-length video downloads
- ·Automatically created web album
- ·Live web slideshow
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.
Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping.
A live feed or wall of photos as guests upload them during the event.
Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly.
Maximum photos/videos guests can upload to the gallery. Blank = unlimited.
✓ 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
- ✓Current public pricing is transparent for Basic, Lite, Standard, Pro, and Ultra Lite plans
- ✓Unlimited scans are listed across plans
- ✓Dynamic/editable QR codes, custom design, analytics, and export formats are core strengths
- ✓White-labeled pages, custom domains, bulk operations, APIs, and SSO are available on higher plans
- ✓G2 currently shows 4.6/5 from 81 reviews
- xNot wedding-specific and not a guest photo gallery
- xNo native wedding album, live slideshow, guest comments, or download-all photo collection workflow found
- xSubscription pricing can be overkill for one wedding QR code
- xPlan limits are QR-code/page limits, not guest/photo/upload limits
- xEnterprise pricing requires a quote
- ✓Historical app automatically shared guests’ photos and videos
- ✓Supported full-resolution photo and full-length video downloads
- ✓Included a web album and live web slideshow
- ✓Published historical App Store-style testimonials were positive
- xNo current downloadable app or purchasable plan
- xGuest flow required installing an app
- xDomain does not currently resolve
- xHistorical pricing/add-on data is not current 2026 pricing
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“G2 currently lists Scanova at 4.6 out of 5 from 81 reviews. Review summaries emphasize ease of use, customization, analytics, and support, with pricing mentioned as a limitation by some users.”
“A visible G2 reviewer praised Scanova for a clean interface, analytics depth, ease of use, and supportive customer care.”
“A visible G2 reviewer said Scanova helped their company create over 30,000 dynamic QR codes and praised the API and support team.”
“A visible G2 reviewer liked reusable QR codes but reported persistent desktop login issues across browsers.”
“A published AppAdvice testimonial from Melanie R. said the app was useful for both a friend’s wedding and her own, especially for seeing friends’ shots in real time.”
“A published testimonial from Brian S. said the app helped them get photos with everyone who came to the wedding.”
“A published testimonial from Nikki M. described sharing wedding pictures as easy and suited to special days.”
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing betweenSScanovaandTThe Guestcompare 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, Scanova or The Guest?
Scanova starts at $5 yearly. The Guest has a free tier, plus paid plans.
How much does Scanova cost?
Scanova starts at $5 yearly.
How much does The Guest cost?
The Guest has a free tier, plus paid plans.
Do Scanova or The Guest make guests download an app?
Scanova runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while The Guest asks guests to install an app. Our Event Album is web-only: guests scan a QR code and upload, no app required.
Is there a better alternative to Scanova and The Guest?
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.
More head-to-head comparisons
Keep comparingSScanovaandTThe Guestagainst other event photo sharing apps.
| Comparison | Page |
|---|---|
TThe GuestvsLLense | Open → |
TThe GuestvsWWedding Photo Swap | Open → |
TThe GuestvsDDots Memories | Open → |
TThe GuestvsWWedibox | Open → |
TThe GuestvsJJoy | Open → |
TThe GuestvsKKwikpic | Open → |
TThe GuestvsCCluster | Open → |
SScanovavsRReplayMyDay | Open → |
TThe GuestvsKKululu | Open → |
SScanovavsPPixelParty | Open → |
SScanovavsCCapsule | Open → |
SScanovavsFFotify | Open → |
TThe GuestvsRReplayMyDay | Open → |
SScanovavsHHoncho | Open → |
TThe GuestvsWWedTrove | Open → |
TThe GuestvsFFotify | Open → |
SScanovavsDDots Memories | Open → |
TThe GuestvsGGuesticon | Open → |
TThe GuestvsCCapsule | Open → |
TThe GuestvsGGuestCam | Open → |
TThe GuestvsWWedbox | Open → |
SScanovavsWWedUploader | Open → |
TThe GuestvsiiCloud Shared Albums | Open → |
TThe GuestvsPPOV Camera | Open → |
SScanovavsGGoogle Photos | Open → |
SScanovavsJJoy | Open → |
TThe GuestvsWWedUploader | Open → |
TThe GuestvsGGoogle Photos | Open → |
SScanovavsSSelfBooth | Open → |
SScanovavsWWedding Photo Swap | Open → |
SScanovavsCCluster | Open → |
TThe GuestvsPPhotoCircle | Open → |
SScanovavsDDropbox | Open → |
TThe GuestvsEEventoly | Open → |
SScanovavsPPOV Camera | Open → |
SScanovavsiiCloud Shared Albums | Open → |
TThe GuestvsGGuestlense | Open → |
SScanovavsPPhotoCircle | Open → |
TThe GuestvsSSelfBooth | Open → |
SScanovavsWWedbox | Open → |
TThe GuestvsCCamdeed | Open → |
SScanovavsWWedPicsQR | Open → |
SScanovavsWWedibox | Open → |
SScanovavsCCamdeed | Open → |
SScanovavsEEventoly | Open → |
TThe GuestvsHHoncho | Open → |
SScanovavsGGuestlense | Open → |
TThe GuestvsDDropbox | Open → |
SScanovavsWWedTrove | Open → |
SScanovavsGGuestCam | Open → |
SScanovavsWWeddingMix | Open → |
SScanovavsGGuesticon | Open → |
SScanovavsKKululu | Open → |
TThe GuestvsWWeddingMix | Open → |
TThe GuestvsPPixelParty | Open → |
TThe GuestvsWWedPicsQR | Open → |
SScanovavsKKwikpic | Open → |
SScanovavsLLense | Open → |
Our Event Album beats both. Start your album in 5 minutes.
One QR code. No guest apps. One flat price, no subscriptions.
Get Your Album