Comparison

Shared albums ask guests to remember later. Gooya asks in the moment.

Shared albums can work for organized friend groups. For weddings and large events, a private QR gallery is easier: scan, send, and let the host decide what opens later.

Includes
Write-only guests
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Host review
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QR prompt
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Reveal later
Gooya eventNo app

Comparison

A phone-first capture flow for the photos and videos guests already take.

Guest camera

Tap photo

Hold for video

Private gallery

Write-only

Host controls reveal

Export

ZIP

Download all visible files

Timing

The best time to collect guest photos is while guests are still there.

Shared albums often depend on a reminder after the event. Gooya puts the prompt in the room so guests contribute when the memory is fresh.

  • *Use QR signs during the reception.
  • *Let guests send from camera roll or live camera.
  • *Keep uploads in the host gallery immediately.

Privacy

Not every guest should browse the full album.

A shared album usually makes browsing part of contributing. Gooya separates those actions: guests can add, while the host controls viewing and sharing.

  • *Write-only guest contribution.
  • *View-only sharing when host is ready.
  • *No likes, comments, or comparison loop.

Curation

The host should see the gallery before everyone else does.

Private curation matters for weddings, memorials, and family events. Gooya lets the host hide, delete, download, and reveal with more intent than a public shared album.

  • *Hide awkward uploads before sharing.
  • *Delete files when needed.
  • *Reveal the final memory book later.

Best fit

Use shared albums for small groups. Use Gooya for event collection.

If ten friends already use the same photo platform, a shared album may be enough. If a whole wedding needs one simple instruction, Gooya is built for that room.

  • *No platform lock-in for guests.
  • *No account assumption.
  • *Clear event-specific QR destination.
Questions

Answers before you make the QR.

Do guests need to download an app?

No. Gooya opens in the phone browser from one QR code. Guests can use the camera or their library without installing an app, making an account, or remembering a password.

Can guests see everyone else's uploads?

No. Gooya is write-only for guests by default. They send their own memory, see that it landed, and return to the event. The private gallery belongs to the host.

Can the host download everything?

Yes. The host can download the visible memories in one ZIP, including the original photo and video files Gooya stores for the event.

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Make one QR code for the memories your guests already caught.

Gooya is a private, no-app guest camera for weddings and events. Guests scan, shoot, and send. You keep the gallery.