Evershots vs Once.
Both let iPhone guests join with an App Clip and let the host set the shot limit and the reveal. Once has a free tier for up to 5 guests, an unlimited-shots add-on and a moderation dashboard on its Business plan, and says its Android app is in development. Evershots lets Android guests use a browser camera and offers three filters and full 4K export.
We make Evershots. Every Once detail comes from Once's own pages (linked below); where they don't say, we write “Not verified”.
| Criterion | Evershots | Once |
|---|---|---|
| QR-code joining | Yes. Each film has a QR card and link. | Yes. Guests scan the event's QR card or use a shared link. |
| No-download guest access | Yes. iPhone guests use an App Clip; Android guests use the browser. | Yes. The FAQ says friends can join “without installation or sign up”. |
| Shot limits per guest | Yes. Per guest, 48 by default; the host sets the cap. | Yes. Host sets how many shots each guest can take. |
| Disposable-camera aesthetic | Three filters: Original, Noir and Vintage. Frames are not previewed while shooting on a scheduled reveal. | Not verified. |
| Delayed photo reveal | Yes. Instant, or scheduled for any time the host chooses. | Yes. The film creator sets the duration, such as a few hours, a day or a week. |
| Shared gallery | Yes. One shared roll; each frame shows who took it, with optional captions. | Yes. Photos can be viewed, downloaded and shared after the event. |
| Privacy and host controls | Host chooses reveal timing and shot cap. Photo-level moderation: not verified. | Creator chooses whether photos are visible to the uploader only or to everyone. A moderation dashboard is listed on the Business plan. |
| Pricing model | One-time purchase by guest count; free up to 10 guests. See pricing. | One-time per event by guest count; free up to 5 guests; Unlimited Shots add-on $9.99. |
| iPhone | Guests: App Clip. Host app: iOS. | App Clip, plus an iPhone app. |
| Android | Guests: browser. Host app on Android: not verified. | Guests join by QR or link. An Android app is “in development”; hosts on Android can use the web. |
| Browser support | Guests on Android use a browser camera. | Yes. Guests can take and upload photos in the mobile web. |
| Download and export | Full-quality 4K export. Photos are kept for one year. | Download photos from your profile. Formats and resolution not stated. |
Choose Once if…
- You want a moderation dashboard, which Once lists on its Business plan.
- Your event is tiny and fits the free tier of up to 5 guests.
- You want to buy an unlimited-shots add-on.
Choose Evershots if…
- You want a free tier of up to 10 guests.
- You want every photo credited and three filters (Original, Noir, Vintage).
- You want full 4K export. See pricing for each guest count.
Questions
Do guests need to download an app for Once?
Yes. The FAQ says friends can join “without installation or sign up”. For Evershots: Yes. iPhone guests use an App Clip; Android guests use the browser.
How does Once charge compared with Evershots?
Once: One-time per event by guest count; free up to 5 guests; Unlimited Shots add-on $9.99. Evershots: One-time purchase by guest count; free up to 10 guests. See pricing.
Can I export photos from Once?
Once: Download photos from your profile. Formats and resolution not stated. Evershots: Full-quality 4K export. Photos are kept for one year.
Sources for Once: once.film, Once pricing. Checked 2026-10-31; apps change, so follow the links.
More: all five apps compared, Evershots vs POV, Evershots vs Lense, Evershots vs Scene. Pricing: see Evershots plans.
Try it at your own event.
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