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What is the Best iPad Photo Booth App?
iPad based photo booths have taken the photo booth industry by storm in recent years. With the increase in quality of the front facing camera, to the portability and ease of use, to the powerful features and social sharing capabilities, it makes sense why so many photo booth companies are adding iPad based photo booth solutions to their rental fleets.
But which iPad app is best?
There are many different apps out there on the market, with new ones being added and developed. Choosing the right iPad photo booth software doesn’t have to be difficult.
In fact, we strongly recommend trying out multiple iPad apps and softwares to find what works best for YOUR business and workflow.
Today, we are going to review and break down some of the most popular photo booth apps for iOS, here they are in ALPHABETICAL order:
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Use it with your favorite iPad photo booth app!
Keep reading this article to see our recommendations on which iPad app for photo booth that you should use.
Photo Booth Apps for iPad
The following is an alphabetical list of professional photo booth apps available on the iPad, with a list of features and capabilities.
Curator
A robust iPad photo booth app with many features
Curator is one of the more popular iPad photo booth applications available on the market today. It has a robust set of features which are a must-have for any photo boother looking to provide a full-service experience to their clients.
Let’s take a look at what they offer
Curator iPad Photo Booth Features
- Single Photo
- GIF
- Boomerang
- Photo Layout
- Digital Props
- Green Screen
- MAGIC
- Filters
- Email Sharing
- SMS Sharing
- Micro Sites
- Printing
- Cloud Based Backend
Darkroom Booth for iPad
A Feature Rich iPad photo booth app from the makers of Darkroom
Darkroom Booth for iPad is a feature rich professional photo booth software that provides a lot of options.
Let’s take a look at what they offer
Darkroom Booth for iPad Photo Booth Features
- Single Photo
- GIF
- Boomerang
- Microsites
- Translation
- Email Sharing
- SMS Sharing
- Printing
- Data Capture & Analytics
- Offline Mode
LumaBooth
A Professional iPad photo booth app
LumaBooth is a quick and easy photo booth app for the iPad by the creators of DSLR Booth. It is managed on the iPad, so there is not a cloud based back office, which means it is a great option to get up and running quickly.
Let’s take a look at what they offer
LumaBooth iPad Photo Booth Features
- Single Photo
- GIF
- Boomerang
- Green Screen
- Drag & Drop Editor
- Survey & Data Collection
- Email Sharing
- SMS Sharing
- Printing
- Cloud Sync between iPads
SimpleBooth
A iPad photo booth app for live or virtual events
LumaBooth is a quick and easy photo booth app for the iPad by the creators of DSLR Booth. It is managed on the iPad, so there is not a cloud based back office, which means it is a great option to get up and running quickly.
Let’s take a look at what they offer
SimpleBooth iPad Photo Booth Features
- Single Photo
- GIF
- Boomerang
- Add Logo and Overlay
- Online Galleries
- Survey & Data Collection
- Email Sharing
- SMS Sharing
- Printing
- Cloud Based Backend
Snappic
A Powerful iPad photo booth app with Excellent Service & Support
Snappic is one of the more popular iPad photo booth applications available on the market today. It has a robust set of features which are a must-have for any photo boother looking to provide a full-service experience to their clients.
Let’s take a look at what they offer
Snappic iPad Photo Booth Features
- Single Photo
- GIF
- Boomerang
- Digital Props
- Green Screen
- VideoFX
- Filters
- Email Sharing
- SMS Sharing
- Photo Overlay
- Animated GIF Overlay
- Micro Sites
- Printing
- Cloud Based Backend
Comparison of iPad Photo Booth Apps
While each app has their differences, it ultimately it comes down to what features you must have in a photo booth software for your iPad. Here is a side-by-side comparison of the “must have” features we feel are necessary to provide a comprehensive end user experience and ease of use when building a photo booth company.
| Features | Curator | Darkroom Booth | LumaBooth | Simple Booth | Snappic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Still Photos | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
GIF / Boomerang | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Video | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Green Screen | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Printing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Email Sharing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SMS Sharing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Micro Sites | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Cloud Based Backend | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Cloud Based iPad Photo Booth App VS. Not-Cloud Based?
Why should you choose your preferred photo booth software for the iPad based on whether it is cloud based or not?
Simple answer: Workflow.
What is the workflow that you want to have in your business when it comes to setting up and configuring your photo booth events for clients?
Where will you set up & create the event and configure the details such as the printing options or overlay template file?
With a cloud based backend, you have a single location to manage all of your events and assets.
You, or an assistant can log in and set up your events in advance, which are then downloaded and synced to your iPads by your photo booth attendants when it is time to run the event.
If you use an app that is not cloud based, then all of the event configuration has to be done directly on the iPad inside the app.
You have to figure out how to get the template files onto the iPad using a 3rd party service like iCloud/Google Drive/Dropbox.
Pros & Cons of Cloud Based Photo Booth Apps
Pros:
- Central Location To Keep Events Organized
- Ease of Event Creation with Keyboard & Mouse
- Create & Manage Events From Anywhere
- Integrated Services (Such as Microsite & Sharing)
- White Label & Branding Opportunities
- Can Modify Event Details Online Remotely
Cons:
- Requires Internet Access To Load Event
- Subscription Based Pricing Model
- Have To Modify Event Details Online And Not On iPad
Battle of the Cloud-Based iPad Photo Booth Software Services
Curator VS. Snappic
Of the cloud-based iPad photo booth apps, only two stand out above the rest in terms of features, support, and popularity in the photo booth industry.
Both services provide a powerful back-office platform to create, edit, and publish your photo booth events.
Both services have a good track record for providing reliable service & support.
It ultimately comes down to personal preference and the differences of unique features between them.
Curator Live
Curator’s unique features include its MAGIC “greenscreenless” background removal.
Snappic
Snappic’s unique fetaures include its VideoFX video capture mode for creating TikTok like videos.
It also has a “Scratch & Spin” option for giveaways and prizes which is a great feature for long-term installs.
So Which Photo Booth App On The iPad is BEST?
In conclusion, ultimately the best photo booth software is the one that provides your customers the experience you promise them, without headaches, hiccups, or problems.
But you came here looking for a recommendation on what to use so you don’t have to waste your time downloading a dozen different apps and signing up for free trials.
You want to know which photo booth app is best, or easiest, or cheapest.
Based on the experience of some of our largest customers, who run large nationwide photo booth rental companies with dozens of photo booths and work thousands of events per year…
Here is what we recommend:
1st Choice: Snappic
From the ease of use, reliability, integrated wireless print server, and solid cloud-based backend, Snappic is our number one choice for iPad photo booth software.
Great features such as Digital Props, Surveys, Microsites, Filters, Scratch & Spin, VideoFX, QR Interaction, Google Sheets, and FaceMatch give Snappic an edge over other iPad photo booth software on the market.
2nd Choice: Curator
With a large feature set, wireless printing, and cloud-based backend, Curator is our second choice for photo booth software on the iPad. The back-office, while fully functional, was slightly difficult to navigate and use at times. **NOTE: It appears that Curator has updated their backend event creation to be more easy to use like Snappic.
3rd Choice: Darkroom Booth for iPad
Even though Darkroom Booth for iPad does not have a cloud-based backend for managing and creating events, it does have a full suite of features, and makes a great option as a back-up photo booth app.
Now that you have the software picked out...
What iPad Photo Booth Shell To Get?
If you want to have the best, most durable, portable, and versatile photo booth shell to run your chosen iPad photo booth software, then look no further!
Introducing…
The Pic Station Mini
The Pic Station Mini is Booth Masters most popular photo booth kiosk. It’s modular design allows you to change the faceplate to accept either just an iPad, or an iPad + DSLR Camera, or even switch to a DSLR Camera + Surface Pro tablet if you need to use a windows based photo booth program.
The Pillar
A secure, entry level iPad photo booth kiosk. The Pillar was created to meet the needs for unattended photo booth drop offs and long term installs. The secure enclosure ensures that the iPad cannot be removed without tools, and the large flat surface area is perfect for branding with vinyl wrap!
