Comparison

Rolla vs AfterShot

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

Head to head
About

Rolla

Features
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ROLLA β€” The disposable film camera, reimagined for the moments worth waiting for. No previews. No filters mid-shoot. No instant gratification. Just one finite roll, shared with the friends you love, locked until you develop it together. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Create an event β€” your wedding, your trip, your dinner, your night out β€’ Pick a roll β€” 12, 24, 36, 48, or 72 shots β€’ Invite up to 9 guests with a QR code or link β€’ Shoot blind β€” no one sees the photos until the event ends β€’ Develop together β€” reveal the roll as a group on the host's signal WHY ROLLA Phone cameras killed the moment. Everyone's reviewing, deleting, re-shooting. Rolla brings back the magic of waiting β€” the anticipation of a developed roll, the thrill of seeing what your friends actually captured. PERFECT FOR β€’ Weddings and engagements β€’ Bachelorette and bachelor parties β€’ Group trips and festivals β€’ Birthdays and milestones β€’ Family gatherings and Eid β€’ Concerts and nights out FEATURES β€’ 8 film stocks β€” Golden Hour, Soft Portrait and Mono free; Festive Gold, Tungsten Night, Sun-Faded, Ballroom Flash and Soft Instant with a subscription β€’ Group events for up to 10 people β€” stills and short clips β€’ QR code and link invites β€’ Locked photo vault until reveal β€’ Save in HD, share to Instagram, print at home β€’ Arabic, Spanish and English β€’ Designed in the UAE, made for everywhere PRICING β€’ Free: 1 event/month, 12 shots, solo β€’ Weekly: $4.99 β€” unlimited events (3-day free trial) β€’ Monthly: $7.99 β€” flexible, cancel anytime β€’ Annual: $29.99/yr β€” best value (7-day free trial) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in App Store settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://culi.app/apps/rolla/privacy-policy

About

AfterShot

Features
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AfterShot is one shared place for photos and videos from any moment you experience together β€” coffee with friends, a work meetup, a trip, a birthday, a party, a wedding, or a big event. Create a shared space and send a link, QR code, or event code. Everyone joins in seconds and captures directly into the same private album. No more scattered camera rolls and no more asking, β€œCan you send me that photo?” Choose live sharing or a delayed reveal, set a film style, use the photo timer, and control privacy. AfterShot keeps every perspective together while everyone stays in the moment. With AfterShot, you can: β€’ Collect everyone’s photos and videos in one private shared space β€’ Invite people with a link, QR code, or event code β€’ Use the AfterShot camera, film styles, photo timer, and protected captures β€’ Share moments live or reveal them later β€’ Comment, react, and download the original files β€’ Protect your shared space with a PIN and optional save restrictions AfterShot works for everyday get-togethers and big occasions alike. One shared place, every perspective, and nothing to chase afterward. Terms of Use: https://aftershot.me/terms Privacy Policy: https://aftershot.me/privacy

Screenshots

Rolla4 screens
AfterShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rolla and AfterShot are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Rolla sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AfterShot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rolla versus AfterShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRollaAfterShot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRene FandidaBYTEBIT LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rolla

Subscriptions3
  • Rolla Plus Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Rolla Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Rolla Plus Annual$29.991 Year
3 purchases

AfterShot

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium X2 Monthly$14.991 Month
One-time1
  • Event Pass$2.99

Questions

Is Rolla free?
Rolla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AfterShot free?
AfterShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rolla or AfterShot have ads?
Neither Rolla nor AfterShot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rolla or AfterShot?
Rolla ships an update every 11 days, and AfterShot every 11 days. Most recently, Rolla was updated on October 25, 2026 and AfterShot on October 25, 2026.

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