Once - Disposable Camera Event
What is Once?
Shared camera for events where guests take limited shots and photos unlock together at a time the host sets.
Once is a Photo & Video app for creating a shared event film. The host sets the rules, such as shot limits and reveal mode, and shares a QR code or link so guests can join. Photos unlock together at the chosen time, and the host can save or download the full gallery.
Pricing. Once is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Weddings and receptions
- Bachelor or bachelorette parties and showers
- Team offsites, retreats, or school fundraisers
Screenshots
Why this app is in C tier
C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Once scores 66 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 69, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and C tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
How Once Works
- Create a film for your event and set the rules
- Share a QR code or link so guests can join in seconds (No download needed for guests)
- Everyone shoots in the moment with limited shots per person
- Photos unlock together at the time you choose, ready to relive and save
Why Hosts Choose Once
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- QR join, no friction: Guests can join with or without the app via App Clip.
- Shared camera for the whole group: Centralize every candid and POV in one place.
- Limited shots = better photos: Scarcity encourages thoughtful, story-driven captures.
- Delayed reveal: Unlock photos at event end or a custom time to keep guests present.
- Private by default: You control access, visibility, and downloads.
- Host controls: Set shot limits, reveal mode (instant or delayed), and participant caps.
- Download everything: Save full galleries to your device or archive them for later.
- Beautiful “film” feel: Subtle, tasteful looks that keep skin tones and ambience true.
Perfect For
- Weddings and receptions
- Bachelor/Bachelorette parties and showers
- Birthdays and reunions
- Group trips and retreats
- Team offsites
- School events, clubs, and fundraisers
We Care About Your Privacy
Your event gallery is private by default and controlled by the host. We do not sell your data. See our Privacy Policy at once.film/privacy.
Support
Questions or feedback? Please feel free to reach out to us at hello@once.film
Life happens only Once. Make sure to capture every angle of it.
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Questions about Once
Do guests need to download the app?
No. Guests can join by scanning a QR code or opening a link. The listing says guests can join with or without the app via App Clip.
When can people see the photos?
Hosts choose instant or delayed reveal. Delayed photos unlock at event end or at a custom time the host sets, and they can then be saved to a device.
Who can access the event gallery?
The gallery is private by default and controlled by the host, who sets access, visibility, and downloads. The developer does not sell data. See once.film/privacy.
Is Once free?
Once is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Once right for me?
Once is built for weddings and receptions, bachelor or bachelorette parties and showers, team offsites, retreats, or school fundraisers. It sits in the event photo sharing list on AppTierList.
Is Once worth it?
Once is C tier, ranked #5 of 7 event photo sharing apps with a score of 66 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 711 ratings. 4 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Once compare to KRUU?
Once is C tier at 66; KRUU is A tier at 80. KRUU ranks higher. Once is free to download, with in-app purchases, KRUU is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Once updated?
Once was updated 2 days ago, which counts in its favour.
Alternatives
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Categories
All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Event Photo Sharing (C tier, #5) · Camera Photography (C tier, #34) · Photo Taking (#78, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 66 / 100
- Rank in list
- #5 of 7
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 711
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Photo & Video
- Current version
- (2 days ago)
- Size
- 151 MB
- Requires
- iOS 16.4 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
App Store data read · ranking