# Simple Booth Classic vs Photo Booth Studio

The clearest difference is price: Photo Booth Studio at Free against Simple Booth Classic's $59.99. Photo Booth Studio also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 47%) and device support (3 vs 1). Simple Booth Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 200). On rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Photo Booth Studio is free to download; Simple Booth Classic costs $59.99 up front. Photo Booth Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Simple Booth Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Simple Booth Classic against 4.8 for Photo Booth Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Booth Classic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Simple Booth Classic's written reviews are positive against 83% of Photo Booth Studio's.

Simple Booth Classic ships an update every 4 weeks, Photo Booth Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Booth Classic | Photo Booth Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-booth-classic/id697826715/reviews) | **[4.8 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-booth-studio/id6738711990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 200 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Booth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105479120) | [Yoshari Soto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782021855) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Booth Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-booth-classic/id697826715)

Transform your device into a DIY photo booth for events. Create stunning photo layouts and GIFs, allowing guests to instantly share their memories via email, text, or social media. Includes online galleries and printing options for a complete event experience.

**Highlights:** DIY photo booth setup, Customizable photo layouts and GIFs, Instant sharing via email, text, and social media, Online event galleries, AirPrint support for printing, Branded logos on photos/GIFs

**In-app purchases:** none


### Photo Booth Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-booth-studio/id6738711990)

Create fun, memorable photo booth experiences for any event. Design custom templates, add stickers and fonts, and share instantly via email or messaging apps. Print photos directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Custom template design, Photo sharing options, Print photos via AirPrint, Stickers and fonts, Event mode with password lock, Portrait and landscape support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Booth Studio Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Booth Studio Yearly | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Booth Classic free?

Simple Booth Classic costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Photo Booth Studio free?

Photo Booth Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Booth Classic or Photo Booth Studio?

Photo Booth Studio is rated higher. Simple Booth Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Photo Booth Studio averages 4.8 from 200 ratings.

### Do Simple Booth Classic or Photo Booth Studio have ads?

Neither Simple Booth Classic nor Photo Booth Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Booth Classic or Photo Booth Studio?

Simple Booth Classic ships an update every 4 weeks, and Photo Booth Studio monthly. Most recently, Simple Booth Classic was updated on October 23, 2026 and Photo Booth Studio on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*