Comparison · Last verified November 2026
Confetti Frame vs WedShoots: Which Wins for the app-based incumbent?
WedShoots is one of the longest-running names in the space, with 5M+ installs and a big review base. Its central design decision — that guests use an app — is the single biggest gap between it and Confetti Frame.
60-second verdict
- ◆Confetti Frame wins for guest participation, especially with mixed-age guest lists — no app install, no account, browser only.
- ◆WedShoots wins if you actively want an app-first, feed-style experience and you're confident every guest will download and register.
- ◆The install-skip rate is real. Every guest who bounces at the App Store is a guest whose photos you never see.
What WedShoots is
WedShoots is a wedding photo app by Wedding Planner S.L. (part of the WeddingWire / Hitched network). It publishes 5M+ downloads and a 4.5★ Google Play average from 90k reviews. Its full guest experience runs through the iOS and Android apps. Visit WedShoots →
Feature comparison
Prices and features change. Last verified November 2026. Check WedShoots's current site for the latest.
| Feature | WedShoots | Confetti Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Guest app install required | Yes — full experience is in-app | No — QR opens in phone browser |
| Guest sign-in required | Yes — WeddingWire / Hitched login | No — link and upload |
| Day organised into chapters | Single feed | Yes — Getting Ready → After Party |
| Owner-approved public gallery | Basic album management | Yes — approve-before-public workflow |
| Live reception slideshow | Not a core feature | Yes — Live Celebration mode |
| HD archive & download | Full-res download supported | 3 or 12 months HD included |
| Inclusive of older guests | Limited by app install | Anyone with a phone camera can join in |
| Entry price | Free (app-based) | £39 / $49 one-time |
Sourced from: WedShoots on Google Play · WedShoots on the App Store · WedShoots on Hitched
Pricing head-to-head
Scenario: 100 guests, wanting max participation across all age groups.
WedShoots
Free
The trade-off is the install and sign-in requirement, which reduces active guest participation.
Confetti Frame
£39
Zero guest friction: QR → browser → upload. No install, no account.
Prices shown in GBP — auto-detected from your region.
Where Confetti Frame wins
Zero install friction
The single biggest predictor of guest photos landing in your gallery is friction at the front door. QR-to-browser has none; App Store install and account creation have the most.
Grandparents included by default
Older guests are the ones most likely to skip an app install. They're also the ones most likely to have irreplaceable candid moments on their phones. Browser upload keeps them in.
Chapters, curation, live gallery
Confetti Frame's model — chapters of the day, owner-curated public gallery, live reception slideshow — is different from an app-based single feed by design.
Ownership after the day
3 or 12 months of HD archive plus a downloadable copy. Your files, not tied to a third-party app account long-term.
Fair to say: WedShoots is free at the point of use, has a long track record and a large install base. If your guest list skews young and smartphone-fluent, the install friction is smaller than it looks.
Frequently asked
Do guests need to download the WedShoots app?
The full guest experience runs through the iOS and Android apps. Guests who don't install will not participate in the same way. Confetti Frame is browser-only for guests — no install.
Is Confetti Frame free like WedShoots?
No. Confetti Frame is £39 / $49 one-time for Private Vault, or £79 / $99 for Live Celebration. WedShoots is free at the point of use, but requires the app install per guest.
Which gets more guest participation in practice?
In a mixed-age guest list, a no-install browser flow reliably outperforms an app-install flow — because every 'skip the install' guest is a photo you don't get. Younger, smartphone-heavy guest lists narrow the gap.
Can I download all photos afterwards?
Both allow full-resolution download. Confetti Frame includes a downloadable archive at the end of your HD window (3 or 12 months depending on tier).
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