# SYNC vs AfterGlow

The clearest difference is monetization model: SYNC at free against AfterGlow's free with in-app purchases. AfterGlow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SYNC sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and AfterGlow sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SYNC against 5.0 for AfterGlow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

SYNC ships an update every 3 weeks, AfterGlow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SYNC | AfterGlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-disposable-camera-event/id6760886610/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterglow-event-camera/id6768387435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silmaril](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886624309) | [Lucie Valentova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842430135) |

## What reviewers say

### SYNC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-disposable-camera-event/id6760886610)

This app transforms guests' phones into a shared event camera. Simply share a QR code, and all photos taken by guests are collected in a single, live album. It's perfect for weddings, parties, and other events, allowing everyone to contribute and keep memories in one place.

**Highlights:** Shared event album, Guest photo collection, Live photo wall, Disposable camera styles, Browser-based guest access, Photo upload from camera roll, Event moments segmentation

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Guests | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Guests | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Guests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100 Guests | $29.99 | one-time |
| 150 Guests | $49.99 | one-time |
| 200 Guests | $69.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Guests | $99.99 | one-time |


### AfterGlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterglow-event-camera/id6768387435)

This app creates a private, shared disposable camera roll for events like weddings and parties. Guests can capture candid moments, and all photos are collected in one private album for easy reliving.

**Highlights:** Private event camera, Shared disposable camera roll, QR code and invite code joining, Live collaborative photo album, Guest limits and event duration controls, Private event-only access

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 10 Guests | $1.99 | one-time |
| Up to 25 Guests | $4.99 | one-time |
| Up to 50 Guests | $9.99 | one-time |
| Up to 100 Guests | $19.99 | one-time |
| Up to 150 Guests | $29.99 | one-time |
| Up to 200 Guests | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SYNC free?

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

### Is AfterGlow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SYNC or AfterGlow?

SYNC and AfterGlow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SYNC or AfterGlow have ads?

Neither SYNC nor AfterGlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SYNC or AfterGlow?

SYNC ships an update every 3 weeks, and AfterGlow every 3 days. Most recently, SYNC was updated on October 2, 2026 and AfterGlow on October 3, 2026.

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