Comparison

vue vs Join

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

Head to head
About

vue

Capture and share spontaneous photos and videos with friends in a shared space. Create events, invite guests who can contribute without needing the app, and relive memories together through live or delayed reveals.

Highlights
  • Shared photo and video capture
  • Event creation and invitation
  • RSVP functionality
  • Live or next-day memory reveal
  • Customizable camera shot limits
  • Home screen widget for updates
Features
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vue is the easiest way to capture and share real moments with your friends. Use it for concerts, parties, trips, or just everyday life. Everyone can take photos and videos, and everything stays in one shared place. Whether it’s a private moment with friends or a full event with guests, vue makes saving every angle simple, fast, and fun — with RSVP built in so you know who’s coming before it even starts. How it works 1. Create a vue for any moment or event. 2. Share the link or QR code. Guests don’t need the app. 3. Friends can RSVP and start taking photos and videos instantly. 4. Relive everything together, live or with a next-day reveal. Why you’ll love it • Friends Feed → Add your friends and see life from every angle. • Home Screen Widget → See your friends’ latest shots without opening the app. • Custom Camera Limits → Choose how many shots each person can take. • Live or Reveal Mode → Show memories as they happen or save them for later. • Discovery Page → Find events, explore moments, and join with one tap. • Instant Sharing → Every vue has a link and QR code built in. • RSVP → See who’s in before the moment even starts. vue makes shared memories effortless — from small moments to the ones you never want to forget.

About

Join

Features
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JoinCamera is a modern disposable camera experience for events. It lets everyone at your event contribute photos to one shared gallery. Guests can join instantly by scanning a QR code or opening an event link. No download is required thanks to App Clip support, so participation takes only seconds. How it works: • Create an event in seconds • Share a QR code or event link • Guests capture photos together • Reveal the gallery during or after the event Why hosts choose JoinCamera: • No download required for guests • Join with or without the app • QR code and link sharing • Shared gallery for everyone • Delayed or instant photo reveal • Optional shot limits per guest • Private event access • Fast 3-step setup Perfect for: • Weddings • Birthdays • Bachelor & bachelorette parties • Group trips • Family gatherings • Corporate events • School events and more JoinCamera replaces the traditional disposable camera with a shared digital experience where every guest captures a different perspective and all moments come together in one place.

Screenshots

vue4 screens
Join4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Join at every 5 days against vue's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. vue sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Join sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vue ships an update every 2 weeks, Join every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
vue versus Join: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervueJoin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVUE CAM LTDRaffi Yeghiazaryan

In-app purchases

10 purchases

vue

One-time10
  • Basic$13.99
  • Upgrade from Basic to Standard$20.00
  • Standard$33.99
Show 7 more
  • Upgrade from Standard to Pro$55.00
  • Upgrade from Pro to Premium$71.00
  • Upgrade from Basic to Pro$75.00
  • Pro$88.99
  • Upgrade from Standard to Prem.$125.99
  • Upgrade from Basic to Premium$145.99
  • Premium$159.99
10 purchases

Join

One-time10
  • Add 10 Guests Add-on$3.99
  • Unlimited Shots$9.99
  • Add 25 Guests Add-on$9.99
Show 7 more
  • 50 Guests$14.99
  • Add 50 Guests Add-on$19.99
  • 50 Guests + Unlimited Shots$24.99
  • 100 Guests$29.99
  • 100 Guests + Unlimited Shots$39.99
  • 150 Guests$49.99
  • 200 Guests$69.99

Questions

Is vue free?
vue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Join free?
Join is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do vue or Join have ads?
Neither vue nor Join shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vue or Join?
vue ships an update every 2 weeks, and Join every 5 days. Most recently, vue was updated on October 7, 2026 and Join on October 16, 2026.

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