PhotoNodes vs GathrSnaps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhotoNodes
Access all your event photos, view galleries, save favorites, download images, and share them on social media. Requires an event name and password for access.
- View photo galleries
- Save to My Favorites
- Download photos
- Share on social media
- Event-specific access
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The PhotoNodes app allows you to access all your photos during and after your program. With this app, you can view galleries, save to My Favorites, download photos, and share on social media. Access to this app requires an event name and password.
GathrSnaps
Easily plan events and share photos with friends. Scan QR codes to join or create custom events for any occasion. Capture and organize memorable moments together.
- QR code event joining
- Custom event creation
- Seamless photo sharing
- Memory organization
- All occasions supported
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GathrSnaps is your all-in-one app for event planning and photo sharing. Easily scan QR codes to join events or create your own with custom names and descriptions. Capture and share memorable moments with friends. Whether it’s a birthday party, sports event, or casual gathering, GathrSnaps keeps everyone connected. Download now and start snapping! Key Features: - QR Code Scanner to join events instantly - Create and customize your own events - Share photos seamlessly with friends - Organize memories in events. Ideal for all occasions. Try it today!” Terms Of Use: https://www.gathrsnaps.com/termsofservice
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhotoNodes at none against GathrSnaps's 10. PhotoNodes also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GathrSnaps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PhotoNodes asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PhotoNodes against 5.0 for GathrSnaps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
PhotoNodes ships an update every 5 weeks, GathrSnaps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhotoNodes | GathrSnaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 40 North Labs, LLC | GathrSnap |
Customer experience
PhotoNodes
GathrSnaps
In-app purchases
PhotoNodes
No in-app purchases
GathrSnaps
- 50K Monthly$3.991 Month
- 75K Monthly$5.991 Month
- 100K Monthly$7.991 Month
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- 125K Monthly$9.991 Month
- 25K Yearly$19.991 Year
- 50K Yearly$39.991 Year
- 75K Yearly$59.991 Year
- 100K Yearly$79.991 Year
- 125K Yearly$99.991 Year
- SingleEventPlan$2.99
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