Wedding disposable camera apps vs a QR code photo album
Updated by Scan & Snap
A disposable camera app gives guests a film-style camera, often with a limited number of shots and a reveal later on. A QR code album collects photos guests have already taken with their normal camera. Choose an app for the fun and the surprise, and an album if you want every photo from people's camera rolls.
How they differ
| Disposable camera app | QR code album | |
|---|---|---|
| What guests do | Take photos in the app or web camera | Choose photos they've already taken |
| Photos from earlier | Depends on the app | Yes, anything on the phone |
| The look | Often a film or vintage style | The photo as it was taken |
| The reveal | Often a reveal after the event | Straight away, or hidden with upload-only |
| Best for | A playful activity on the day | Collecting everything, including after the day |
Why people like disposable camera apps
They turn taking photos into part of the party. Limited shots make people think before they press, and a shared reveal the next day can be great fun. If that's what you're after, an album won't give you the same feeling.
Why a QR album may suit you better
Guests take their best photos on their normal camera, so those are what you'll want. An album also catches photos from people who only remember to share them a few days later, or who don't want to try something new at a wedding. A free Scan & Snap album takes up to 50 photos, and paid plans have no photo limit.
Can you get the surprise with an album?
Partly. Set your album to upload-only, and guests can add photos without seeing anyone else's, so you see them all for the first time yourself. You won't get the film look, but you do get the moment of opening it afterwards. See how to get guests to share.