Comparison

the roll vs Posy

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

Head to head
About

the roll

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Some nights deserve more than a camera roll full of posed selfies and carefully curated stories. The Roll is a shared disposable camera for you and your crew. Everyone shoots blind. Nobody sees anything - not even their own photos - until the timer hits zero. Then it all comes out at once. >> How it works Start a roll, name it, and invite your crew. Everyone shoots into a shared pool of photos - no previews, no filters, no second chances. When the time comes, the roll locks. Then, at exactly the right moment, every photo from every person is revealed simultaneously. The good, the bad, the completely unhinged. That's the whole thing. And it's better than you'd expect. >> Why it feels different Most photo apps are about curation. The Roll is about capture. There's no pressure to look good, no checking what you shot, no deleting the blurry ones. You just point and shoot - and trust that the moment is worth keeping. The simultaneous reveal is where the magic happens. Opening a roll with your friends and seeing what everyone caught - angles you missed, moments you forgot, faces mid-laugh - feels like developing film from a disposable camera. Except everyone's camera, all at once. >> Built for real nights Whether it's a house party, a weekend trip, a birthday, or just a random Tuesday that turned into something - The Roll captures it the way it actually felt. Not the version you'd post. The real one. - Shared photo pool: everyone's shots, one roll - Blind shooting: no previews, no filters, no do-overs - Simultaneous reveal: everyone sees everything at the same time - Disposable camera aesthetic: warm, grainy, honest - Reactions: relive the night together, shot by shot - Party & Event rolls: bigger crews, more shots, custom reveal times - Add shots mid-roll: when 30 just isn't enough The Roll. Your night, unfiltered. Privacy policy: https://www.notion.so/the-roll-privacy-policy-3273d8355035801eacecd9e0b4b7d9ca?source=copy_link Contact us: https://www.notion.so/the-roll-contact-us-3273d83550358081b5f3fcbd9e70c06f?source=copy_link

About

Posy

Features
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Posy turns any event into a shared disposable camera. Create an event, share one QR code, and every guest gets a limited roll of shots β€” just like a real disposable camera. Guests don't need to download anything: they tap the code and start shooting in seconds. Photos stay hidden until the reveal. Set it for the moment the party ends, or hold the album back to make the unveiling something everyone looks forward to β€” like waiting for film to develop. WHY POSY β€’ One shared camera β€” every guest contributes to the same album β€’ Limited shots β€” scarcity makes every photo count β€’ The reveal β€” photos drop all at once, not one slow trickle β€’ Zero friction for guests β€” scan a code, no account needed to start β€’ Film filters β€” a beautiful, consistent look on every shot PERFECT FOR Weddings Β· Birthdays Β· Parties Β· Reunions Β· Trips Β· Corporate events HOW IT WORKS 1. Create your event and choose how many guests and shots each gets 2. Share the QR code or link 3. Guests scan and shoot their roll 4. Everyone's photos reveal together when the time comes Save the album, relive the night, and keep the memories forever. Posy is free to create small events. Larger guest lists are available as one-time upgrades.

Screenshots

the roll4 screens
Posy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Posy at every 5 days against the roll's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. the roll sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Posy sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

the roll ships an update every 2 weeks, Posy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
the roll versus Posy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterthe rollPosy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB21 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperVan der Velden BVWorkyloop OU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

the roll

One-time3
  • 15 Shot Booster$1.49
  • Party Roll$2.99
  • Event Roll$7.99
19 purchases

Posy

One-time19
  • 10 participants$1.99
  • Add 10 participants$3.99
  • 25 participants$4.99
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  • Unlimited shots upgrade$9.99
  • 5 participants + unlimited shots$9.99
  • Add 25 participants$9.99
  • 10 participants + unlimited shots$11.99
  • 25 participants + unlimited shots$14.99
  • 50 participants$14.99
  • Add 50 participants$19.99
  • 50 participants + unlimited shots$24.99
  • 100 participants$29.99
  • 100 participants + unlimited shots$39.99
  • 150 participants$49.99
  • 150 participants + unlimited shots$59.99
  • 200 participants$69.99
  • 200 participants + unlimited shots$79.99
  • Unlimted participants$99.99
  • Unlimitedparticipant+unlimited shot$109.99

Questions

Is the roll free?
the roll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Posy free?
Posy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do the roll or Posy have ads?
Neither the roll nor Posy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, the roll or Posy?
the roll ships an update every 2 weeks, and Posy every 5 days. Most recently, the roll was updated on October 25, 2026 and Posy on October 31, 2026.

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