# Once vs Rolls

The clearest difference is ads: Rolls at none against Once's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Once sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rolls sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Once ships an update every 5 days, Rolls weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Once | Rolls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-disposable-camera-event/id6754265953/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **714** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 144 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [10xCompany](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847543741) | [Cheng Hung Lo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896510744) |

## What reviewers say

### Once

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-disposable-camera-event/id6754265953)

This app allows hosts to create a shared digital "film" for events, enabling guests to capture moments with limited shots. Photos are revealed collectively at a set time, preserving memories and encouraging thoughtful photography.

**Highlights:** Create shared event "films", Guest access via QR code or link, Limited shots per participant, Delayed photo reveal, Host controls for rules and access, Downloadable photo galleries, Authentic "film" aesthetic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Film: 10 participants | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add 10 participants | $3.99 | one-time |
| Film: 25 participants | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add 25 Participants | $9.99 | one-time |
| Film: 50 participants | $14.99 | one-time |
| Add 50 Participants | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50 Participants (Unlimited Shots) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Film: 100 participants | $29.99 | one-time |
| 100 Participants (Unlimited Shots) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Film: 150 participants | $49.99 | one-time |


### Rolls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolls-share-films/id6770447155)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large | $19.99 | one-time |
| Grand | $39.99 | one-time |
| Festival | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Once free?

Once is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rolls free?

Rolls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Once or Rolls have ads?

Once shows ads; Rolls does not.

### Which is updated more often, Once or Rolls?

Once ships an update every 5 days, and Rolls weekly. Most recently, Once was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rolls on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*