Comparison

The Haylo vs Photo Booth Events

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Haylo

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The Haylo is an Australian-owned and operated software company that’s here to revolutionise the photo booth industry. It’s entertainment for guests and an investment for business owners! We were in the photo booth space for around 5 years. We started back in November 2014. 500 odd events later, we sold the company unexpectedly to a previous client in March 2019. During those years, we established many relationships with venues and function rooms. What we discovered was most venue managers wanted to add a photo booth to their packages. However, there were usually 3 things in common that turned senior management off the idea. Traditional Photo Booth 1. Cost 2. Staff 3. Storage The Haylo 1. Wall mounted, no storage needed. 2. Automated, no staff required. 3. Monthly subscriptions, no commitments. It’s a photo booth with built-in marketing software. Some of our features ● Capture photos, GIFs, boomerang & videos ● Share content via SMS, Email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok & more ● Social Gallery ● Slide of photos (protector/TV) ● Get paid per printout ● Email link of all photos weekly ● Analytics/weekly report ● Background template designs ● Data capture ● Custom branding ● Survey creator ● Offers & promotions ● Custom SMS messages ● Plus heaps more! Sign up for your free account today and see how we make it cheap, fun, and easy to operate The Haylo.

About

Photo Booth Events

Create a personalized photo booth experience for any event. Customize layouts, add text, backgrounds, stickers, and effects. Guests can instantly print or share their creations.

Highlights
  • Customizable layouts
  • Personalized text and backgrounds
  • Stickers and effects
  • Instant photo previews
  • On-the-spot printing
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Introducing Photo Booth Events, The Perfect Party Companion! Transform your gatherings into unforgettable memories with Photo Booth Events. Customize your very own booth with a variety of layouts, add personalized text, choose or upload a background, and sprinkle in some fun with a wide selection of stickers and effects. Plus, when you start your Event, your booth becomes the life of the party, offering countdowns to take photos and instant previews so guests can capture their perfect pictures together. Ready to share the fun? Guests can print their creations on the spot with iMessage or share their photos directly to social media or through personal messages. Starting the fun is just a click away at weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, college parties, graduation celebrations, school dances/proms, holiday parties, reunions, baby showers, engagement parties, festivals and fairs, fundraisers and much more. - Custom Layouts: Pick from various layouts and add your personal touch with custom text, stickers, upload photos, add a border, or change the background. - Personalization: Add your backgrounds, choose from numerous stickers, and tap into a wide range of fonts and colors. - Offer Different Designs: Let guests choose from various templates you design. - Diverse Templates: Start with a bang using numerous templates, including options for funny face effects and filters. - Effects: Elevate your photos with a selection of delightful effects to alter the image or add exciting overlays. - Start Event: Run your photo booth with ease, featuring countdowns and photo previews. - Printing: Connect to a printer for immediate photo prints. - Easy Sharing: Share creations via iMessages, Email or Social Media. - Unlimited Creativity: Design as many booths as you like and keep the party going! With Photo Booth Events, your events will never be the same. Dive into a world of fun, laughter, and creativity — the perfect addition to any gathering. Get ready to capture the joy! To access all features, content, and functionality you can subscribe to an annual or monthly auto-renewable subscription. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://appcano.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://appcano.io/terms

Screenshots

The Haylo4 screens
Photo Booth Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Haylo at none against Photo Booth Events's 2. Photo Booth Events's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Photo Booth Events sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. The Haylo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Haylo ships an update fortnightly, Photo Booth Events every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Haylo versus Photo Booth Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe HayloPhoto Booth Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (227 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews
Number of ratings227 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHODLER ENTERPRISES PTY LTDAppcano LLC

Bugs and requests

The Haylo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Photo Booth Events

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes during printing
  • Cannot cancel subscription
  • No logout button causes login issues
  • Subscription expired unexpectedly during an event
  • Upload own photos for backgrounds is slow/frustrating
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  • App does not rotate to portrait mode
  • Front camera flash not available
  • Charged immediately after trial, not after 3 days
  • App requires payment after update

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add flash for front-facing camera
  • Improve photo output quality (less pixelated)
  • Allow users to upload their own stickers/templates
  • Add option to edit message sent with photo
  • Add dark mode option
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  • Add advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

The Haylo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Photo Booth Events

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock All Features3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Photo Booth Annual$199.991 Year

Questions

Is The Haylo free?
The Haylo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Booth Events free?
Photo Booth Events is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Haylo or Photo Booth Events have ads?
The Haylo shows ads; Photo Booth Events does not.
Which is updated more often, The Haylo or Photo Booth Events?
The Haylo ships an update fortnightly, and Photo Booth Events every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Haylo was updated on September 19, 2026 and Photo Booth Events on September 24, 2026.

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