Comparison

Simple Booth Classic vs SLR Booth Studio

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

Head to head
About

Simple Booth Classic

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
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Searching for the perfect photo booth app for live events? Look no further. With the Simple Booth Classic app, you can quickly set up a modern DIY photo booth at your next party for just a fraction of the cost of a traditional photo booth. Simple Booth Classic is designed to run for hours at a time at events, parties, weddings, birthdays and more. Create a thrilling experience for guests with stunning photo layouts and GIFs. Guests will also appreciate the intuitive screen layout and ability to quickly send their photos by email or text message (U.S. only). And you’ll love the keen attention to detail built into every feature. Simple Booth Classic is so effortless to use that guests will have time to take as many photos as they want, with or without an attendant. Create a next-generation photo kiosk. Set the app up to run by itself by using the iPad's front camera, so guests can have their very own selfie booth. It works perfectly in either portrait or landscape orientation. Post-event, you and your guests can relive all of the excitement in your event’s very own online gallery! Your gallery includes the #hashtag of your choice, as well as icons to enable guests to easily share to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter directly from their mobile device. You can pre-select GIFs or choose from a variety of traditional photo layout options, including single photos or photo strips. Your guests change their layout with the swipe of a finger, or you can choose to lock the layout down to be the same for every person. In need of a traditional photo booth experience? We’ve thought of that too. Simple Booth Classic offers printing via AirPrint and comes loaded with automatic formatting for vertical photo strips. You can choose any paper size that your printer supports. Download the app and create a premium DIY photo booth experience today! REAL REVIEWS BY REAL USERS “Being a professional photographer and having worked in the industry for over 30 years, this app has to be the most brilliant one I’ve found…many happy smiles will be captured with this brilliant program” - Marrez Imaging “This is by far the best photo booth app out there. It is professional and simple to use. If you are looking to do an event or start a business, this is the app to get.” - Yan. T MADE WITH LOVE. PACKED WITH PREMIUM FEATURES. Don’t just satisfy your customers—delight them. Simple Booth Classic is loaded with all of the features and customizable options you need to make your event awesome, including: • Unlimited number of photos • Image filters and photo editing • Online galleries for all photos and GIFs • AirPrint support • Automatic formatting for vertical photo strips • Send pictures by email or via text message (U.S. & Canada only) • You and your guests have the ability to change layout • Place branded logos on any GIF or layout The ultimate photo booth app is at your fingertips. Download the app today! Love the app? Please rate us on the App Store :)

About

SLR Booth Studio

Features
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SLR Booth Studio turns any device into a professional photo booth. Connect a DSLR, webcam, or HDMI capture card and start capturing stunning photos and videos in minutes. PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT • Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLRs via USB • HDMI capture cards for smooth live preview • Any USB or built-in webcam • Full manual camera control (ISO, shutter, aperture, white balance) EVERY CAPTURE MODE • Single photo, multi-frame strips, and collages • Video & boomerang recording • 360° booth recording • Video guestbook with audio — perfect for weddings • Countdown timer with on-screen animations TEMPLATE EDITOR • Drag-and-drop layout designer • Hundreds of backgrounds, stickers, and frames • Custom text with 1000+ fonts • Brand your photos with logos and overlays AI-POWERED EFFECTS • Background removal — no green screen required • Style transfer and artistic effects • Bring your own Gemini API key — no credits, no metering INSTANT SHARING • QR code sharing to guests' phones — no app install needed • Online gallery with automatic sync • Direct printing to dye-sub and inkjet printers • 2x6 strips, 4x6, 5x7, and custom print sizes BUILT FOR EVENTS • Kiosk mode with touchscreen interface • Works offline — no internet required during events • Lead capture (name, email, phone) • Reliable unattended operation for hours Whether you're planning a wedding, running a corporate event, hosting a birthday party, or building a photo booth business — SLR Booth Studio has everything you need at a price that makes sense.

Screenshots

SLR Booth Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SLR Booth Studio at Free against Simple Booth Classic's $59.99. SLR Booth Studio also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Simple Booth Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SLR Booth Studio is free to download; Simple Booth Classic costs $59.99 up front. SLR Booth Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Booth Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Booth Classic ships an update every 4 weeks, SLR Booth Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Booth Classic versus SLR Booth Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Booth ClassicSLR Booth Studio
Price$59.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSimple BoothGreg Perkins

In-app purchases

None

Simple Booth Classic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SLR Booth Studio

One-time1
  • SLR Booth Studio$99.99

Questions

Is Simple Booth Classic free?
Simple Booth Classic costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SLR Booth Studio free?
SLR Booth Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Booth Classic or SLR Booth Studio have ads?
Neither Simple Booth Classic nor SLR Booth Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Booth Classic or SLR Booth Studio?
Simple Booth Classic ships an update every 4 weeks, and SLR Booth Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Booth Classic was updated on October 23, 2026 and SLR Booth Studio on October 24, 2026.

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