The Guest vs WedTrove
An honest, side-by-side look at The Guest and WedTrove 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
Wedding QR Code Package
- ·Unlimited guests
- ·15 galleries / multiple galleries
- ·Unlimited full-resolution photo and video uploads
- ·Instant photo sharing with guests
- ·Super fast concurrent uploads
- ·Secure cloud storage for 1 year
- ·1-year upload period
- ·Easy QR code setup and sharing
- ·Live slideshow to play at your wedding
- ·50+ print-ready wedding QR code templates
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.
Downloadable QR sign and card templates sized for printing at home or at a print shop.
Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme.
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
- ✓No guest app needed
- ✓Unlimited guests and full-resolution photo/video uploads
- ✓15 or multiple galleries
- ✓Live wedding slideshow included
- ✓1-year upload/storage period and print-ready QR templates
- xTry Free is advertised but no free event-tier limits are published
- xDiscounted pricing may change
- xIndependent third-party review aggregate not found
- xNo moderation/approval feature found
- xMaximum video length not stated
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.”
“Our guests were blown away by how sophisticated the whole process was. It really added a special touch to our day.”
“We got every single photo we wanted, and the setup was a breeze. We cannot imagine our wedding without it.”
“So easy to use, and the quality is amazing. I highly recommend this to any bride wanting to capture every moment.”
“I love the fact that I can easily create separate galleries for the same event. Our guests were able to share all of their photos and videos in high quality.”
“So easy to use, fool proof and super fun. Now we have pictures from our loved ones getting ready and candid snapshots from the party.”
“It was a wonderful way for our guests to share the pictures of our day.”
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing betweenTThe GuestandWWedTrovecompare 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 WedTrove?
The Guest has a free tier, plus paid plans. WedTrove starts at $29.99 one-time.
How much does The Guest cost?
The Guest has a free tier, plus paid plans.
How much does WedTrove cost?
WedTrove starts at $29.99 one-time.
Do The Guest or WedTrove make guests download an app?
The Guest asks guests to install an app, while WedTrove 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 The Guest and WedTrove?
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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