Capture vs Join
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Capture
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Don't let your best memories get lost in group chats. Capture Memories collects every photo and video your guests take into one private, beautiful feed ā automatically. From weddings to birthday parties, you get every moment, from every angle, without asking twice. WHY HOSTS LOVE US: Stop Chasing Guests for Photos Guests upload instantly during the event, and you get everything in full resolution. No more "can you send me those pics?" texts weeks later. Photo Challenges (NEW!) Turn your guests into your photography team. Create fun scavenger-hunt lists like "Capture a group selfie," "Snap the cake cutting," or "Catch someone mid-laugh." Live Slideshow Mode Don't just store photos ā show them. Connect to a TV or projector and watch guest photos appear on screen in real time. You approve every photo before it goes live, so the big screen stays surprise-free. Digital Guest Book Forget the pen and paper. Guests snap a selfie and leave a written or audio message ā a keepsake you'll actually revisit. Print on Demand Order premium photobooks and prints straight from the app in one click. KEY FEATURES: Zero-friction entry: Guests join via QR code ā no app account or signup required. Social feed: Like, comment, and react to photos in real time. Full privacy: You control who sees the photos. No public hashtags, no strangers. Video support: Capture the laughter and the dance floor, not just the stills. One-click download: Get a ZIP of every photo and video after the event. Your event only happens once. Capture every angle with Capture Memories. Guests always join free. Download today and create your first event. SUBSCRIPTION Capture Memories is free for guests. Hosting an event and premium features require a paid plan. Pricing varies by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY Your privacy matters. We collect only what's needed to run the app, transmit data securely, and let you request deletion at any time. Privacy Policy: https://trycaptureapp.com/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Join
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Join at every 5 days against Capture's monthly. Capture's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Join sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Capture ships an update monthly, Join every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Capture | Join |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lukas Hammel | Raffi Yeghiazaryan |
In-app purchases
Capture
- Capture Host Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Capture Host Yearly$69.991 Year
Join
- Add 10 Guests Add-on$3.99
- Unlimited Shots$9.99
- Add 25 Guests Add-on$9.99
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- 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








