A no-account photo sharing service that works for non-Apple users too.
Create FreeEvent-oriented photo sharing via QR code. No app or account required.
Apple's cloud-based photo sharing feature using iCloud storage.
| Criteria | PicTomo | iCloud Shared Albums |
|---|---|---|
Supported Devices | ◎ iPhone, Android, PC — all supported (browser) | △ Primarily Apple devices (limited viewing via iCloud.com) |
No Account Required | ◎ Completely unnecessary (creator and viewers) | × Apple ID required |
Storage Consumption | ◎ Does not consume user storage | △ Consumes iCloud storage (5GB free) |
Large Group Support | ◎ No participant limit (join via QR code) | △ Up to 100 people can be invited |
Ease of Sharing | ◎ Join instantly via QR code or URL | △ Requires Apple ID invitation between users |
Image Quality | ◎ Up to 4K (4096px) | ○ High quality (up to ~5400px long edge) |
Expiration (Auto-delete) | ◎ Auto-deletes within up to 68 days | × Manual deletion only |
Batch Download | ◎ ZIP batch download | ○ Batch select and save is possible |
A photo sharing feature built into Apple's iCloud that lets Apple device users share photos and videos. It's easy to use on iPhones and iPads, but sharing with Android and PC users is limited.
A. You can view via iCloud.com in a web browser, but functionality is limited. Adding photos requires an Apple ID, which is a high barrier for Android users. PicTomo lets everyone join regardless of device.
A. You can add storage with an iCloud+ paid plan (from $0.99/month) or delete unnecessary data. For temporary event photo sharing, using PicTomo saves your iCloud storage.
A. Use PicTomo to collect photos from everyone — iPhone and Android — at the event, then save your favorites to iCloud Shared Albums later. PicTomo for temporary collection, iCloud for long-term storage is the most efficient approach.