Which Is the Best iPad Photo Booth App?

TL;DR:

Choosing the right iPad photo booth app is crucial for providing a great client experience and growing your business. This guide highlights six recommended apps, emphasizing features like customization, social media integration, and ease of use.

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Your iPad photo booth is a versatile, user-friendly solution that can bring in business effortlessly. Of course, that’s only the case if your iPad photo booth app is simple and effective.

Most iPad photobooth clients are looking for the latest features and integrations. They crave customization, social media integration, and traditional, high-quality prints. If your photobooth iPad software can’t do all that, your clients might have a bad experience. Ultimately, the right photo booth iPad software can create repeat business and boost your bottom line.

Here at PBI, we have been getting a lot of questions about what kinds of photo booth software we recommend for the iPad. Most specifically, folks want to know what app to pair with our iPad Eclipse 3 photo booth. That’s why we put together a list of iPad photo booth apps that we recommend checking out.

Here is a list of 6 that are worth taking a look at. We recommend choosing your top 2-3 and testing them to choose the one that works best for you, your business, and your customers. Read on to discover the app with the power to help you attract and retain customers!

Why Your iPad Photo Booth App Choice Matters

When clients rent a photo booth, they’re #1 hope is that their guests will have fun.

Believe it or not, just one negative experience can alienate your current client base. More importantly, it can jeopardize your chance of acquiring new clients in the future. If one person hears your photo booth software is hard to use, they will likely spread the word.

You can avoid this by selecting an iPad photobooth app that increases the fun factor of the photo booth. Your software should also be extremely easy for every customer to understand. Every user of any age should be able to access the fun features and functions and leave with a great souvenir.

The best way to ensure you have the best iPad photo booth app is to try a few different ones. You should try using them yourself to get the full experience. Odds are, if you have trouble using it or do not particularly like it, your customers will think the same. Use different apps until you find one that is fun, easy to use, and perfect for any age range.

Select one of the listed iPad photo booth apps below to ensure your customers have the best experience possible.

1. Our Top Pick: Darkroom Booth for iPad

As photo booth professionals, we think that Darkroom Booth for iPad is the best iPad photo booth software out there. It is great for both pros and amateurs alike. It is packed full of any feature you could want.

The price is also insanely great. You can choose a 29.99 per month option or pay yearly for a discount.

Key Features:

• Still Images, GIFs & Bursts
• Email Sharing
• Camera Control
• Offline Mode
• Microsites
• Cloudless
• Unlimited Events up to 10 Devices
• Translation
• Overlays
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• White Label
• Marketing Automation
• Printing
• Data Capture & Analytics
• File Sync
• SMS Sharing
• Custom Sharing Through iOS Share Extensions
• AirDrop Sharing

2. The Luma Booth

$20 monthly – Unlimited Events

Luma Booth is probably the most cost-effective iPad photobooth on our list, and it doesn’t cut corners on features. It has a free version to try out first, but you get watermarks until you purchase pro. Some of our favorite features of Luma Booth are:

• Drag and Drop Editor
• Customize Start Screen Including Custom Colors
• Advanced Camera Settings
• Printing capabilities with air printer or through pc with available bridging software
• Email/sms/social media – Can select which are available for specific events – Offline store until online capable
• Creates Animated gifs
• Free Trial Available Here

3. My Photo Booth + Pic Monkey

9.99 (one time) + 7.99/mo

My Photo Booth is a great option at a great price. However, you will need to create your personalized designs from outside of the app. There are a ton of ready-made designs as well. Here are some of our favorite features:

• Print directly from app
• Readymade/personalized designs
• Lock iPad and Settings from guests
• Filters
• Bluetooth shutter options
• Social Integrations

4. Simple Booth

$69/mo Unlimited should work for most, or they have a $169/mo option as well

Simple Booth is a powerful, capable app, and the price is right for many new booth owners. However, it is mainly geared for the iPhone vs an iPad. We recommend trying it out to see if you like the interface before you buy.

Here are some of our favorite features:

• Gifs
• Layouts
• Filters
• Autopic (No-Touch)
• Social Sharing Capabilities
• Gallery for events so you can share with clients.

5. Snappic iPad Photo Booth App

Either $19/event – $69/mo for Unlimited for basic (this is good for most people) – There is also an enterprise option for $169/mo

Snappic is an exciting iPad photo booth app with some advanced features that we really like. Most importantly, clients love the features that this software offers! It has unique customization options that are engaging and intuitive for most users. This would be a great option for someone who is serious about expanding business with the Eclipse 2.

Here are the best features:

• Fully Branded
• Full Sharing/Printing Capabilities
• Animated Touch-To-Start Screen
• Branded Overlay on Images Capable
• Exciting Additional Overlay Options
• Boomerang Style
• Digital Props
• Optional Add a Disclaimer
• Data Analytics
• Shared Branded Photos Everywhere
• Add an additional iPad with Snappic’s additional “Sharing Station” app
• Ability to connect with DSLR Camera

6. Curator iPad Photo Booth App

There is an option for a $29/event option, but you want at least the $140/mo Unlimited option as it unlocks key features. There is also a $249/mo option that you can choose at your discretion.

This software is similar to Snappic in features, but it’s on the costlier side. In our opinion, Snappic tends to offer a little more value for your dollar. However, some booth owners swear by Curator and won’t use anything else, so your mileage may vary.

We recommend checking it out just in case you love it! If not, the less expensive options on the list might be a better fit!

A few features that we like are:

• Customize logo and layout
• Social/email/sms
• Offline Que
• Printing
• Boomerang
• Analytics

There’s an iPad Photo Booth App for Every Event

Obviously, different events are going to call for different types of approaches to photos. The photo booth you choose for a party will be very different from what you put in place at a corporate networking event. Thus, when it comes to the iPad photo booth app you choose, versatility is vitally important.

Your goal should be to keep your costs low while accommodating every type of event efficiently and smoothly. Choose an iPad photo booth app that can handle multiple different settings, styles, and themes. That’s only going to help you market yourself to more groups, people, and organizations. As a result, you’ll increase your exposure as you continue to successfully work different events and occasions.

The Best iPad Photo Booth to Pair with Your Software

Photo Booth International offers a wide variety of photo booths. One of the most popular booth models is our iPad booth. This type of booth is easy for customers to use, no matter their age.

Since this photo booth is such a popular model, it is crucial to select the best photo booth app. That’s the best way to increase their chances of having a positive experience.

Eclipse 3 iPad Photo Booth is the top iPad Photo Booth on the market today. This booth is a game-changer and easily blows the competition away. Other people’s little flimsy stands can’t touch the elegance of the Eclipse 2.

Also, consider giving our Mirror Photo Booths a try. They’re functional and aesthetically pleasing, elevating any event.

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