Revel, not Reveal.
No app for your guests.
Revel.cam and Reveal sound alike and chase the same disposable-camera idea — limited shots, hidden photos, one big unveiling. The difference shows up at the door: Revel guests scan and shoot in the browser, while Reveal asks every guest to install an app first.
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Two names, two products.
Revel.cam (revel.cam) and Reveal (reveal.camera) are separate apps from separate teams. Here's how they differ on the things guests and hosts actually notice.
Reveal
Revel
Guests scan the QR code, install the Reveal app on iPhone or Android, then rejoin the album with their first name.
Guests scan the QR code, tap a link, or tap an NFC tag and the camera opens straight in the browser. Nothing to install, no account, no sign-in.
The Reveal iOS app is 80.8 MB on the App Store — and every guest needs it.
Guests download nothing. Hosts who want the app get an 18.5 MB download — under a quarter of the size.
Free for up to 5 participants. Then per event, about $4.99 for 10, $9.99 for 25, $18.99 for 50, $34.99 for 100, $57.99 for 150 and $69.99 unlimited — and more shots per guest cost extra.
Free for up to 10 guests. Then $2.99 for 25, $5.99 for 50, $19.99 for 100, $34.99 for 175 and $49.99 for 250 — shots per guest included, never charged extra.
Reveal's help page asks hosts to check reception at the venue, since uploads need Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Guests keep shooting with no signal. Photos are saved on the phone and sync automatically when the connection returns.
A set reveal time, with the gallery visible to everyone or only the host.
Show photos in real time or keep them hidden until the Moment ends — and approve each photo before anyone sees the gallery.
Available in 6 languages.
Available in 11 languages, from Japanese and Korean to Hindi and Indonesian.
Why hosts pick Revel over Reveal.
Both apps give you a shared roll and a delayed unveiling. Revel removes the one step that loses guests: asking them to install something mid-party.
No App for Guests
Every app install at the door is a guest who never takes a photo. Revel opens in the browser on any phone, old or new.
Free for 10 Guests
Reveal charges about $4.99 for a 10-person event. On Revel, a dinner party of 10 costs nothing.
A Fraction of the Size
The Revel host app is 18.5 MB versus 80.8 MB for Reveal on the App Store. Guests skip the download entirely.
Offline Capture
Basements, barns, beaches — guests keep shooting without signal and photos sync later.
Approve Before the Unveiling
Review every photo before the gallery unlocks. The host decides what the group sees.
Free Event Toolkit
Hashtag generator, printable QR signs, seating chart maker, photo scavenger hunts — free extras for the whole event.
See it for yourself
in 5 seconds
Point your phone at this QR code and experience Revel as a guest. No app, no sign-up — just scan and shoot.
Common questions about Revel vs reveal.
Is Revel the same app as Reveal?
No. Revel.cam (revel.cam) and Reveal (reveal.camera) are separate disposable camera apps made by different teams. The names are one letter apart, but the guest experience is different: Revel runs in the browser, Reveal requires an app install.
Is Reveal free?
Reveal is free for up to 5 participants. Above that, its prices work out to about $4.99 for 10 participants, $9.99 for 25, $18.99 for 50, $34.99 for 100, $57.99 for 150 and $69.99 for unlimited (App Store equivalents of its Swedish prices). Extra shots per guest raise the price: 100 participants with 25 photos each is about $42.99, with 35 photos about $57.99. Revel is free for up to 10 guests, then $2.99 for 25, $5.99 for 50, $19.99 for 100, $34.99 for 175 and $49.99 for 250 — one payment per event, no subscription, no photo surcharge. Prices vary by country and can change, so check both apps for current numbers.
Does Revel charge extra for more photos per guest?
No. Each tier includes its shot limit plus the same number of uploads from the camera roll after the event: 25 + 25 per guest on the 25- and 50-guest tiers, 50 + 50 per guest on the 100-guest tier. On Reveal, raising the shots per guest moves you to a pricier tier — 100 participants with 35 photos each costs about $57.99, while Revel’s 100-guest tier is $19.99.
Do guests need to download an app?
With Reveal, yes — guests install the Reveal app on iPhone or Android before joining. With Revel, no — guests scan the QR code and the camera opens in their phone's browser. iPhone guests can optionally use a lightweight App Clip.
How big are the apps?
On the US App Store, Reveal is 80.8 MB and Revel.cam is 18.5 MB. Only the host needs the Revel app — guests download nothing.
Can I use Revel on Android?
Yes. The Revel host app is on Google Play and the App Store, and guests on any phone join from the browser.
Can I try Revel before my event?
Yes — scan the demo QR code on this page to open a real Revel Moment and see the guest flow yourself. No account, no download.
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