# Simple Booth Classic vs TapBooth

The clearest difference is price: TapBooth at Free against Simple Booth Classic's $59.99. TapBooth also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 47%) and device support (3 vs 1). Simple Booth Classic's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence there is nothing between them.

TapBooth is free to download; Simple Booth Classic costs $59.99 up front. TapBooth sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Booth Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Booth Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Booth Classic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Simple Booth Classic's written reviews are positive against 58% of TapBooth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple Booth Classic ships an update every 4 weeks, TapBooth every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Booth Classic | TapBooth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-booth-classic/id697826715/reviews)** | [3.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapbooth/id814533628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Simple Booth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105479120) | [Sean Villani](https://appshunter.io/developer/814533631) |

## 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


### TapBooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapbooth/id814533628)

This app provides a personal photo booth experience for events like weddings and parties. Capture photos and selfies, then easily share them via social media, email, or print. It supports animated GIFs and custom backgrounds for a fun, interactive way to document your special occasions.

**Highlights:** Personal photo booth functionality, Event photo and selfie capture, Social media sharing (Facebook, Instagram), Email and print options, Animated GIF creation (MultiSnap), Customizable backgrounds and text/URL links, Hashtag and mention support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $2.99 | one-time |
| (100) SMS/Text Photos | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Booth Classic free?

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

### Is TapBooth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Booth Classic or TapBooth?

Simple Booth Classic is rated higher. Simple Booth Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while TapBooth averages 3.1 from 35 ratings.

### Do Simple Booth Classic or TapBooth have ads?

TapBooth shows ads; Simple Booth Classic does not.

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

Simple Booth Classic ships an update every 4 weeks, and TapBooth every 5 weeks. Most recently, Simple Booth Classic was updated on September 19, 2026 and TapBooth on June 7, 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.*