The best wedding photo sharing setup is one guests actually use. Apps that require downloads, accounts, or app-store searches lose half your crowd before the first toast. Browser-based QR upload solves that — scan, snap, upload, done.
What to look for
- No guest app or account required
- QR code or link sharing for easy access
- Live display for TVs and projectors
- Host moderation to control what appears publicly
- Reasonable free tier or clear per-event pricing
Iskra — built for live events
Iskra focuses on the reception moment: guests scan a QR, upload from their browser, and photos appear in a shared gallery and on Live view for the big screen. Free to start with 50 photos per event; Photo Gallery (£29/event) for weddings that need unlimited uploads and 90-day access.
Fotify — broad event platform
Fotify offers photo sharing alongside invitations, RSVPs, and games. Strong feature set for planners who want an all-in-one platform. Pricing tiers vary by event size and duration — see our Iskra vs Fotify comparison for a side-by-side look.
Wedbox and similar wedding apps
Wedbox and other wedding-specific tools often include guest photo albums. Check whether guests need an app, what the photo limits are, and whether live display is included — many focus on post-event albums rather than real-time reception slideshows.
Google Photos and shared albums
Google Photos shared albums are free and familiar, but there's no QR-first guest flow, no live TV slideshow, and no event moderation. Better for post-wedding collection than reception entertainment.
Our recommendation for couples
If your priority is live guest photos on the big screen with zero friction for guests, choose a tool built for QR browser upload and Live view. Start free, test at your engagement party, and upgrade to Photo Gallery for the wedding day itself.