BACKShared disposable event camera
ROLL vs POV
Updated September 2026
ROLL and POV both give your event a disposable camera with a delayed reveal. ROLL adds an event Hub with invitations, an event web page and RSVPs, one flat price per event, and an optional web gallery.
ROLL · iPhone · iPad
At a glance
| ROLL | POV | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary positioning | Shared disposable event camera | Disposable-camera event experience with delayed reveal |
| Approach | Hidden roll plus event Hub, flat per-event price and optional web gallery | A delayed-reveal disposable camera |
Why people choose ROLL
- No app, no account for guestsGuests scan a QR code and start shooting in seconds through an App Clip.
- Nothing until you developEvery photo stays sealed until you reveal the roll, so the whole event lands at once.
- One flat price per eventFree to download, free for every guest, no subscription.
- Full-resolution originalsExport full-size photos and share an optional web gallery anyone can browse and download.
- Plan the whole eventInvitations, an event web page and RSVPs in the Hub, alongside the camera.
Which should you choose?
- Choose ROLL if you also want invitations, an event page and RSVPs, and a single flat price per event.
- Choose POV if you only need the disposable-camera mechanic and prefer its setup.
Before you decide
Start with the workflow you actually need. The practical differences to check are platform support, how much setup it takes, where your data is processed or stored, which parts of the workflow are automated, and whether the pricing model matches how often you will use the app. If you want every guest shooting on one roll and a reveal everyone remembers, ROLL does it with no app for guests and one flat price per event.
Competitor features, platforms and prices change often. Check POV's current plans before deciding.