# TapBooth vs Photo Booth Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Booth Studio at 4.8 against TapBooth's 3.2. Photo Booth Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 58%). TapBooth's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapBooth sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Photo Booth Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Booth Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Booth Studio has 192 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of TapBooth's written reviews are positive against 83% of Photo Booth Studio's.

TapBooth ships an update every 5 weeks, Photo Booth Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapBooth | Photo Booth Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapbooth/id814533628/reviews) | **[4.8 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-booth-studio/id6738711990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **192** |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Villani](https://appshunter.io/developer/814533631) | [Yoshari Soto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782021855) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 TapBooth free?

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

### Is Photo Booth Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TapBooth or Photo Booth Studio?

Photo Booth Studio is rated higher. TapBooth averages 3.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Photo Booth Studio averages 4.8 from 192 ratings.

### Do TapBooth or Photo Booth Studio have ads?

TapBooth shows ads; Photo Booth Studio does not.

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

TapBooth ships an update every 5 weeks, and Photo Booth Studio monthly. Most recently, TapBooth was updated on October 23, 2026 and Photo Booth Studio on October 14, 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.*