The Guest vs WeddingMix
An honest, side-by-side look at The Guest and WeddingMix 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.
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
Current package pricing unverified
- ·Official pricing page currently unreachable from this environment
- ·App Store listing confirms app-based photo/video project workflow, not current paid package contents
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.
A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception.
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.
✓ 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
- ✓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
- ✓App Store listing remains live and describes guest photo/video contribution into a WeddingMix project
- ✓App Store listing supports unlimited full-resolution photo downloads and 2-minute video uploads into projects
- ✓The Knot search result/listing still shows a WeddingMix by Storymix Media profile with 4.6/5 from 574 reviews
- xOfficial Storymix/WeddingMix pages returned Cloudflare 522 errors during review on 2026-06-09
- xCurrent first-party package pricing could not be verified from the vendor site
- xThe app workflow is not a no-app QR guest gallery
- xService availability, editing turnaround, rental camera options, and package inclusions need direct vendor confirmation
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“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.”
“The Knot currently lists WeddingMix by Storymix Media at 4.6 out of 5 from 574 reviews.”
“Apple App Store currently lists the WeddingMix app at 4.5 out of 5 from 84 ratings.”
“A visible App Store reviewer said they found WeddingMix affordable, received cameras before the wedding, and were thrilled with the final video.”
“A visible critical App Store reviewer said they had to follow up at many stages and waited almost a year for the final video.”
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing betweenTThe GuestandWWeddingMixcompare 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, The Guest or WeddingMix?
The Guest has a free tier, plus paid plans. WeddingMix's pricing isn't clearly published.
How much does The Guest cost?
The Guest has a free tier, plus paid plans.
How much does WeddingMix cost?
WeddingMix's pricing isn't clearly published.
Do The Guest or WeddingMix make guests download an app?
The Guest asks guests to install an app, while WeddingMix 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 The Guest and WeddingMix?
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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