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Picsui vs The Guest App
Purpose-built for photos.

The Guest App is a wedding planner with basic photo sharing. Picsui is built from the ground up for event photo collection with live slideshow, livestreaming, and AI moderation — no app download needed.

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See how Picsui stacks up against The Guest App for event photo sharing.

Primary focus
Wedding planning and guest management
Event photo sharing, slideshow, and livestreaming
App required
Yes — guests download from app store
No app needed — works in any mobile browser
Cost
Free with premium features locked
Free plan available, paid from $29/month
Live slideshow
No
Yes — project photos on any screen in real time
Live streaming
No
Yes — remote guests watch live (add-on)
AI moderation
No
Yes — auto-filter inappropriate content
Photo sharing
Basic photo album feature
Full-featured QR photo sharing with real-time gallery
Bulk download
Limited
Bulk download in original quality
Custom branding
Minimal
Full white-label branding (Professional+)
Email/lead capture
Guest list management (different purpose)
Yes — collect guest emails at upload
Setup time
Extended setup for full planning features
60 seconds — zero friction for guests
Event types
Weddings primarily
Weddings, corporate, conferences, festivals, and more
Audio guestbook
No
Yes — guests record voice messages alongside photos
Multi-language support
Limited
Yes — English, Spanish, and French with auto-detection
One-time event pass
No one-time option
Yes — $69 one-time Event Pass, no subscription needed

Just need it for one event? Get the Event Pass for $69 — no subscription needed.

Full Pro-level features for a single event. Pay once, collect every photo.

Why event planners choose Picsui

Purpose-built photo sharing beats bolted-on features every time.

0
app downloads needed

Guests scan a QR code and upload from their browser. No app store visit required.

100%
guest participation

No app barrier means every guest can contribute, not just the tech-savvy ones.

60s
setup

Create an event, print the QR code, done. Guests need zero setup on their end.

When The Guest App still works

We believe in honesty. The Guest App can be a good fit in certain situations.

  • You need full wedding planning tools

    If you want RSVPs, seating charts, and guest management in one app, The Guest App covers those planning basics.

  • Your guests are app-friendly

    For tech-savvy crowds who don't mind downloading another app, the photo feature works alongside other planning tools.

  • You want an all-in-one wedding planner

    If photo sharing is secondary to planning features like budgets, timelines, and vendor management, The Guest App's broader scope may fit.

But if photo sharing is what matters most — Picsui is purpose-built with live slideshow, AI moderation, and zero app friction.

Many couples use a wedding planner app AND Picsui together for the best of both worlds.

Switching from The Guest App? Here's how

Moving to Picsui takes less than 5 minutes — and your guests will no longer need to download an app.

1

Sign up for Picsui

Create your free account in 30 seconds. No credit card required.

2

Create your event & QR code

Name your event, customize your gallery, download your QR code.

3

Use alongside your wedding planner

Keep The Guest App for planning. Use Picsui's QR code at the venue for photos.

4

Collect every photo

No app barrier means grandma and the flower girl both contribute.

Common questions

What is The Guest App?

The Guest App is a wedding planning platform that includes guest management, RSVP tracking, and basic photo sharing. It requires guests to download an app, which can reduce photo participation.

Is The Guest App free?

The Guest App offers a free tier with limited features. Picsui also has a free plan with up to 50 photos, plus paid plans starting at $29/month.

The Guest App has more wedding planning features — why choose Picsui?

If you need a full wedding planner app, The Guest App offers that. But for photo sharing specifically, Picsui is purpose-built with live slideshow, AI moderation, livestreaming, and zero-friction QR uploads. Many couples use a wedding planner app AND Picsui together.

Can I use both The Guest App and Picsui?

Absolutely. Use The Guest App for wedding planning and RSVPs, and Picsui for photo sharing on the day. They complement each other perfectly.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The Professional plan includes a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.

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