Comparison

Once vs EkteTid

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

Head to head
About

Once

This app allows hosts to create a shared, disposable-style camera for events. Guests can contribute photos with limited shots, and all images are revealed together at a set time, preserving memories with a unique film aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Create shared event cameras
  • QR code guest access (no download needed)
  • Limited shots per guest
  • Delayed photo reveal
  • Private galleries
  • Host controls for limits and reveal
  • Downloadable galleries
Features
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How Once Works: 1. Create a film for your event and set the rules 2. Share a QR code or link so guests can join in seconds (No download needed for guests) 3. Everyone shoots in the moment with limited shots per person 4. Photos unlock together at the time you choose, ready to relive and save Why Hosts Choose Once: - QR join, no friction: Guests can join with or without the app via App Clip. - Shared camera for the whole group: Centralize every candid and POV in one place. - Limited shots = better photos: Scarcity encourages thoughtful, story-driven captures. - Delayed reveal: Unlock photos at event end or a custom time to keep guests present. - Private by default: You control access, visibility, and downloads. - Host controls: Set shot limits, reveal mode (instant or delayed), and participant caps. - Download everything: Save full galleries to your device or archive them for later. - Beautiful “film” feel: Subtle, tasteful looks that keep skin tones and ambience true. Perfect For: - Weddings and receptions - Bachelor/Bachelorette parties and showers - Birthdays and reunions - Group trips and retreats - Team offsites - School events, clubs, and fundraisers We Care About Your Privacy: Your event gallery is private by default and controlled by the host. We do not sell your data. See our Privacy Policy at once.film/privacy. Support: Questions or feedback? Please feel free to reach out to us at hello@once.film Life happens only Once. Make sure to capture every angle of it.

About

EkteTid

Features
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Del dine beste øyeblikk med EkteTid! Appen lar deg enkelt skape album der du deler opplevelsene dine mens de skjer! Reklamefri, sporingsfri, algoritmefri, og uten kunstig intelligens. Kun dine venner kan se det du legger ut. Reager, kommenter og interager med det vennene dine legger ut, eller se en totaloversikt på kartet. Det er tid for å være ekte.

Screenshots

Once4 screens
EkteTid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EkteTid at none against Once's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Once sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and EkteTid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Once ships an update every 5 days, EkteTid every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Once versus EkteTid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnceEkteTid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (702 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings702 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer10xCompanyElias Trana

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Once

One-time10
  • Film: 10 participants$1.99
  • Add 10 participants$3.99
  • Film: 25 participants$4.99
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  • Add 25 Participants$9.99
  • Film: 50 participants$14.99
  • Add 50 Participants$19.99
  • 50 Participants (Unlimited Shots)$24.99
  • Film: 100 participants$29.99
  • 100 Participants (Unlimited Shots)$39.99
  • Film: 150 participants$49.99
1 purchases

EkteTid

One-time1
  • EkteTid Pro$0.49

Questions

Is Once free?
Once is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EkteTid free?
EkteTid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Once or EkteTid have ads?
Once shows ads; EkteTid does not.
Which is updated more often, Once or EkteTid?
Once ships an update every 5 days, and EkteTid every 9 days. Most recently, Once was updated on October 30, 2026 and EkteTid on October 31, 2026.

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