RawShare vs GuestSnap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RawShare
This utility allows photographers to wirelessly transfer high-resolution RAW (.ARW) and JPEG images from compatible Sony cameras directly to their mobile devices. It provides a focused interface for browsing, selecting, and downloading full-quality photos for immediate editing and sharing.
- Full RAW (.ARW) file support
- JPEG wireless transfer
- In-app file browser with thumbnails
- Direct sharing to other apps
- Local Wi-Fi transfer
- Focused, simple interface
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RawShare is a utility for photographers who need to move high-resolution images from their Sony camera to their phone. While some official tools are limited to JPEG-only transfers on certain models, RawShare allows you to access and download both RAW (.ARW) and JPEG files. This gives you the ability to edit and share the full quality of your photos directly from your mobile device. What RawShare Does: If you have found that other Sony camera apps lack RAW support for your specific model, RawShare provides a dedicated way to access those files. It utilizes the Wi-Fi connection between your camera and smartphone to move uncompressed data. Key Features: Full RAW Support: Download .ARW files directly to your phone for professional editing. JPEG Export: Wireless transfer for quick sharing. File Browser: View thumbnails on your camera and choose exactly what to download to save phone storage. Direct Sharing: Send files straight to your photo library, cloud storage, or messaging apps. Focused Interface: A simple tool for transferring your photos without extra features. How it Works: This app utilizes the "Send to Computer" Wi-Fi function built into many Sony Alpha and Cyber-shot models. Connect your smartphone and your camera to the same Wi-Fi network Open RawShare to browse and transfer your images. Tested Camera Models: The following models have been verified for RAW/JPEG transfer: Sony Alpha: A7 III, A7R II, A6400 Sony Cyber-shot: HX-50V, ZV-1 (M1) Known Unsupported Models: A7C, A6400A, A6400AK (These models do not include the "Send to Computer" function). Note: I am still testing compatibility across the Sony lineup. If your model isn't listed or you have questions, please reach out at rawshare.app@gmail.com. Privacy & Data: Local Transfer: Your photos move directly from your camera to your device. No external servers are used. No Tracking: No personal data is collected. Anonymous crash reports are sent via Firebase to help keep the app stable on different phone models. Disclaimer: This app is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, authorized, or endorsed by Sony Group Corporation. "Sony" and "Sony Alpha" are registered trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.
GuestSnap
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GuestSnap for iPhone is the optional companion to GuestSnap’s no-app-required event photo experience. Guests can always scan an event’s QR code and upload through their browser—no app or account required. Install the companion app when you want an easier way to return to the events you’ve joined and preserve every memory in Apple Photos. WHY USE THE COMPANION APP? • Keep your events together Join with an event QR code or link, then reopen attended and hosted galleries from one place. • Save a complete album directly to Photos On the web, a full-gallery download is delivered as a ZIP file. The iPhone app can save the entire gallery straight to your Photo Library or organize it in a named Photos album. • Upload reliably Choose photos and videos with the system picker and let GuestSnap handle larger selections with a durable upload queue. • Browse and save individual memories View event photos and videos, then save the moments you want directly to Photos. • Host together Hosts and co-hosts can sign in to open the events they manage. Add co-hosts by email on the GuestSnap website, then browse, upload and save shared event photos in the app. THE GUESTSNAP EXPERIENCE GuestSnap gives each event one unlisted link and QR code. Guests open it in their browser, choose photos and videos from their device, and contribute without creating an account or installing an app. Everyone’s perspectives come together in one shared gallery. The companion app is free. A GuestSnap event is created separately at guestsnap.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GuestSnap at Free against RawShare's $4.99. GuestSnap also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). RawShare's advantage is iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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
GuestSnap is free to download; RawShare costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GuestSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GuestSnap has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RawShare ships an update every 6 weeks, GuestSnap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RawShare | GuestSnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GLEB RIMMEL | Artifakt LLC |
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No in-app purchases
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