{"id":6938,"date":"2023-12-15T16:48:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T16:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplebooth.com\/blog\/?p=6938"},"modified":"2025-10-14T19:25:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:25:27","slug":"lumabooth-vs-snappic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplebooth.com\/blog\/lumabooth-vs-snappic\/","title":{"rendered":"LumaBooth vs Snappic vs Simple Booth: Definitive Comparison in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hi, I’m Miha \ud83d\udc4b A professional software reviewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was commissioned to use LumaBooth and Snappic for the past two weeks and to write a thorough comparison for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TL;DR Here\u2019s what I found on LumaBooth vs Snappic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LumaBooth<\/strong> turns your iPad or iPhone into a basic-but-affordable photo booth \u2014 perfect for non-commercial events like weddings, house parties, and birthdays. But it isn’t ideal for businesses because it lacks features for marketing, customization, and analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Snappic<\/strong> also supports iPad and iPhone but is ideal for DSLR owners setting up DIY photo booths, thanks to its compatibility with most Nikon, Canon, and Sony cameras. It\u2019s a good choice for photography studios or pro photographers who have the equipment. But the pricing is steep and it won\u2019t be a good fit for businesses or professional events that don\u2019t have the equipment or know-how for DIY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom line: LumaBooth for amateur photographers and Snappic for photographers or studios. However, neither of them is a good fit for businesses or event planners who need advanced marketing tools and don\u2019t have space for \u201cDIY\u201d in their brand identity. That\u2019s where Simple Booth<\/strong> comes in.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple Booth<\/strong> is an affordable iPad photo booth app designed for businesses and commercial events where consumers gather (think clubs, restaurants, hotels, bars, festivals, etc.). It comes with the basic features you\u2019d expect from a photo booth and also includes professional features like detailed analytics, UX customization, lead capture, and advanced privacy options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple Booth also offers a complete photo booth solution\u2014the Simple Booth HALO<\/a> hardware\u2014which removes the inconveniences of a DIY setup and ensures a professional interactive experience for your customers and guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve compared the apps in 5 areas. Specifically, I took a closer look at their:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Photo booth features<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Hardware support<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Marketing tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Pricing <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Now, let\u2019s see how they stack up: LumaBooth vs Snappic vs Simple Booth<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Comparison Summary<\/strong>: LumaBooth vs Snappic vs Simple Booth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    LumaBooth<\/strong><\/th>Snappic<\/strong><\/th>Simple Booth<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
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    Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
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    \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Forever free trial. Pricing starts at $20\/mo<\/strong> for 2 devices. Offers add-on subscriptions<\/a> for extra features that can increase the price to $93\/mo<\/strong>.<\/td>    		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Pricing<\/a> starts at $69\/mo<\/strong> for 1 license. Advanced features like background replacement & analytics at $169\/mo<\/strong>. No free trial but offers cheaper prices for one-time uses.<\/td>    		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Free trial. Starts<\/a> at $9\/wk.<\/strong> Background replacement at $16\/<\/strong>wk. Analytics & branding at $99\/mo<\/strong>. Lead & data capture at $149\/mo<\/strong>. Advanced privacy at $249\/mo<\/strong>. Offers pro hardware with custom pricing<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
    Photo Booth<\/strong> Features<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Has 9 filters and simple in-app stickers. Offers AI + green screen background removal.<\/td>    		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Offers 8 in-app filters. Allows importing custom stickers into the app. Has AI + green screen background removal (paid add-on on Pro plan).<\/td>    		\ud83c\udfc6
    \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Has 18+ in-app filters. Allows custom stickers, branding, & green screen background removal. Includes advanced features like photo sharing & age gate.<\/td><\/tr>
    Hardware Support<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Only supports iPhone & iPad. Has a more expensive sister app, dslrBooth, that\u2019s compatible with DSLRs, GoPros, and webcams.<\/td>    		\ud83c\udfc6
    \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and DSLR cameras, including Nikon, Canon, and Sony. Also works with GoPro cameras.<\/td>    		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Supports iPhone & iPad. Has a professional hardware product Simple Booth HALO<\/a>, a complete photo booth solution for any event.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
    Marketing Tools<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Offers basic analytics and a survey builder to collect participants\u2019 data.<\/td>    		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Has numerous analytics features, including general analytics, media analytics, and AVA (Advanced Vision Analytics).<\/td>    		\ud83c\udfc6
    \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Detailed reports & analytics with graphical representations. Text, email, and social media photo sharing, & lead data capture.<\/td><\/tr>
    Privacy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Photo-sharing options are event organizer-centric, users don\u2019t get many options.<\/td>    		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Keeps guest data anonymous and maintains privacy with FaceMatch.<\/td>    		\ud83c\udfc6
    \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50

    Gives guests control over their photo\u2019s visibility in galleries. Lets you set gallery and photo privacy. Includes age gate, data compliance tools and offers custom legal terms.<\/td><\/tr>
    Best for <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Individuals who want a cheap and easy-to-use photo booth app for iPhone or iPad for non-commercial events.<\/strong><\/td>Pro photographers or studios that have the hardware to build DIY photo booths with <\/strong>DSLR cameras<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/td>Businesses that need a <\/strong>photo booth app <\/strong>with marketing features for commercial events and uses. For brands that <\/strong>want<\/strong> to avoid DIY solutions.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Try free!
    (no card required)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>    		Try for one event at $19\/month!<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Try free!<\/strong><\/a>
    (no card required)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    What is LumaBooth?
    <\/strong>\u201cTurn Your iPhone Into a Photo Booth\u201d \ud83d\udcf1\ud83d\udd04<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Michael Sleman, the founder of the Lumasoft<\/a> company, created LumaBooth<\/a> in 2015. LumaBooth is their photo booth software designed to create fun photo booth experiences using nothing more than an iPhone or iPad.

    To do so, LumaBooth provides tools like customizable photo templates, basic analytics functionality, overlays, filters, generic stickers, and background removal\u2014either with a green screen or AI. It\u2019s an affordable, and easy to set up solution for anyone that doesn\u2019t need anything fancy.

    LumaBooth makes sense primarily for creating interactive and fun photo booth experiences at non-commercial events like weddings, parties, and birthdays because it\u2019s so accessible\u2014everyone has an iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is Snappic?
    <\/strong>\u201cEvery Snap a Professional One\u201d \ud83d\udcf8\ud83d\udcaa <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Founded by Julio Amorim, Snappic<\/a> is a video and photo booth software designed for DSLR, GoPro, iPad, iPhone, and Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It gives you tools to capture, edit, and share photos to make them fun and unique. It also offers marketing features like surveys to collect your guests\u2019 information that can come in handy to track potential leads. Snappic\u2019s direct DSLR support means it\u2019s great for DIY solutions if you have the required hardware and allows for high-quality photo booth images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These features, along with its comparatively high price point make it best suited for photography studios and professional photographers that have access to hardware and don\u2019t shy away from DIY solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is Simple Booth?
    <\/strong>\u201cA Professional Photo Booth Experience Made Simple\u201d \ud83d\udcf7\ud83d\ude07<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Born in 2013, Simple Booth<\/a> grew through the synchronistic partnership of Mark Hennings and Jeremy Cox. Mark created the original mobile app that could turn iPads into fully functional photo booths\u2014a revolutionary idea at the time, which even got featured by Apple<\/a> on iPads across the US in thousands of Apple and Verizon retail stores in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Simple Booth, living up to its name, offers a straightforward yet comprehensive photo booth software and hardware solution. It lets users capture videos & photos, add filters or stickers, modify backgrounds, and share their experience to create a buzz at any event. It also lets event organizers collect lead data, view analytics, ensure privacy & data protection, include their branding, and more\u2014all under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s a perfect solution for any business or commercial event with consumers on the ground (including corporate parties, restaurants, music festivals, promotions, event rentals, etc.)\u2014anywhere a professional photo booth experience is the priority and DIY doesn\u2019t fit in the brand identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    LumaBooth vs Snappic vs Simple Booth: Photo Booth Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    LumaBooth offers filters and stickers right on the app. Snappic has in-app filters but requires you to import stickers. Simple Booth offers the most filters and allows custom stickers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    LumaBooth<\/strong><\/td>Snappic<\/strong><\/td>Simple Booth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Editor\u2019s Note: <\/strong>Photo booth features include:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n