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PicTomo

Anyone joins via QR code. No app or registration required for event photos.

30days Album

A 30-day photo sharing album service. Join with a password phrase.

Family Album (Mitene)

Family-oriented photo sharing app. Popular for children's growth records.

Feature Comparison

No App Required

PicTomo
◎ Browser only — no install needed
30days Album
◎ Browser supported (app also available)
Family Album (Mitene)
× App installation required

No Account Required

PicTomo
◎ Completely unnecessary
30days Album
× Account registration required
Family Album (Mitene)
× Account registration required

QR Code Sharing

PicTomo
◎ Join instantly via QR code
30days Album
× Join with password phrase
Family Album (Mitene)
× Invitation-based (family only)

Large Group Support

PicTomo
◎ No participant limit
30days Album
○ Large group support
Family Album (Mitene)
△ Family-oriented (small groups)

Image Quality

PicTomo
◎ Up to 4K (4096px)
30days Album
○ High quality storage
Family Album (Mitene)
○ High quality storage

Cost

PicTomo
◎ Free basic plan
30days Album
○ Free basic (paid plans available)
Family Album (Mitene)
○ Free basic (Premium ~$3.50/month)

Event-focused

PicTomo
◎ Optimized for event photo collection
30days Album
○ Time-limited albums supported
Family Album (Mitene)
× Primarily for daily family photos

Batch Download

PicTomo
◎ ZIP batch download
30days Album
△ Available on paid plans
Family Album (Mitene)
△ Available on paid plans

Detailed Analysis

30days Album

A photo sharing service operated by a Fujifilm affiliate where you join albums by sharing a "password phrase." Its 30-day limited sharing period is a key feature, but account registration is required.

Pros

  • Fujifilm-affiliated, highly reliable
  • Available on both browser and app
  • Convenient print ordering integration
  • Simple password phrase system for joining

Cons

  • Account registration required (email, etc.)
  • No QR code participation
  • Batch download on paid plans only
  • Need to communicate password phrase to all participants
  • UI may feel somewhat dated

Family Album (Mitene)

A family-oriented photo sharing app. Extremely popular for children's growth records, but not suited for non-family events.

Pros

  • Easy-to-use UI designed for family sharing
  • Auto-organizes children's growth records by month
  • Video sharing available (free: up to 3 min per video)
  • Auto photo book suggestions
  • Most popular family app in Japan

Cons

  • App installation required
  • Account registration required
  • Not suited for sharing with non-family groups (friends, colleagues)
  • Invitation-based, not ideal for large events
  • Batch download requires paid plan
  • No QR code participation

Conclusion

Family Album is ideal for family growth records, 30days Album is convenient for time-limited photo sharing, and PicTomo specializes in event photo collection. For large events like weddings and reunions where you need "no app, no registration, anyone joins via QR code," PicTomo is the best choice. Use Family Album for daily family photos, PicTomo for event photos, and 30days Album for small group time-limited sharing — choose the right tool for each purpose.

FAQ

Q. Which service is best for wedding photo sharing?

A. PicTomo is recommended as it requires no app, no registration, and anyone can join via QR code. At weddings with diverse age groups, keeping the barrier low for app installs and account registration is crucial. Just print QR codes on place cards or welcome boards and you're ready.

Q. Can family album apps be used to share photos with non-family?

A. Family album apps are designed for family use with invitation-based access, making them unsuitable for large group sharing. PicTomo is better for sharing event photos with friends and colleagues. Use family apps for family photos and PicTomo for events.

Q. How much of 30days Album is free?

A. 30days Album offers free album creation, photo posting, and viewing, but features like batch download require a paid plan. PicTomo offers free ZIP batch downloads and QR code sharing.

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