Scene disposable camera
app: pricing 2026
+ free alternative
How much does the Scene disposable camera app cost? Scene is free for 5 guests, then prices each event by headcount — from $1.99 for 10 guests up to $99.99 for unlimited (website prices; in-app prices are higher). Knipsmig has no guest meter at all: unlimited guests, photos, and videos, free, with an optional $29 one-time upgrade for lifetime storage.
Last updated: July 2026 • Free forever • No signup required
How pricing compares
Scene charges per event based on guest count (website prices):
- 5 guests: Free
- 10 guests: $1.99
- 25 guests: $4.99
- 50 guests: $14.99
- 100 guests: $29.99
- 150 guests: $49.99 • 200 guests: $69.99
- Unlimited guests: $99.99
Note: prices purchased inside the iOS app are higher (e.g. 25 guests for $9.99, 100 guests for $39.99), and "unlimited shots" is a separate paid add-on in-app.
Knipsmig price:
$0
Unlimited guests
Unlimited photos & videos
No shot limits
Knipsmig vs Scene
No guest meter. No shot limits. No app for anyone.
| Feature | Knipsmig | Scene |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free Plan | Unlimited guests | 5 guests |
| Price for 50 guests | $0 | $14.99 (web) |
| Price for 100 guests | $0 | $29.99 (web), $39.99 in-app |
| Unlimited guests | $0 | $99.99 |
| Photo limits | None | Shot limits (unlimited shots = paid in-app add-on) |
| Core Features | ||
| Host on Android / any browser | Web only (host app is iOS-only) | |
| No app for guests | App Clip / browser | |
| Photos visible in real time | Sealed until reveal time | |
| Video uploads | ||
| Live slideshow | Free | — (gallery is sealed during the event) |
| Host moderation / photo review | ||
| Photobooks | ||
| Full-resolution ZIP download | Free | |
| Film-style filters at capture | — | One style per event |
| Offline-first capture | — | |
| Duplicate detection | — | |
| Co-hosts | — | |
| Google Drive sync | — | |
| Setup & Storage | ||
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Setup time | ~30 seconds, any browser | iOS app or web |
| Storage duration | 1 month free, $29 one event forever, $89 lifetime for all events | Events "never expire" (per their marketing) |
| Max file size | 1GB per file | Not published |
| Track record | Established, 500k+ photos hosted | Launched February 2026, small review base so far |
Why choose Knipsmig?
No guest meter
Scene's whole pricing model is a headcount meter: 5 free guests, then a tier for 10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 — plus in-app shot-limit upsells. Invite more people, pay more money.
Knipsmig doesn't count your guests. 10 people or 1,000 — same price: free. Unlimited photos and videos, no shot limits, no add-ons.
See the party as it happens
Scene seals every photo until a reveal time you set — that's the fun of the disposable camera concept, but it means nobody sees anything during the event.
On Knipsmig, photos appear in the shared gallery in real time. Put the live slideshow on a big screen and watch the evening unfold while it's still happening.
Works for everyone, no app
Scene's host app is iOS-only — Android users and hosts without iPhones fall back to the web version. Guests get an App Clip on iPhone or the browser elsewhere.
Knipsmig skips apps entirely. Hosts create an event in the browser on any device — including Android — in about 30 seconds, no account needed. Guests scan a QR code and upload. Done.
More host tools, still free
Scene has no video support, no host moderation or photo review, and no photobooks (from their own comparison tables).
Knipsmig gives you videos up to 1GB per file, optional photo approval, duplicate detection, co-hosts, Google Drive sync, printable QR templates, and full-resolution ZIP download — all in the free plan.
Compare your options
Which one is right for you?
- You don't want your price tied to your guest list
- You want photos visible in real time (and a free live slideshow)
- You want videos, not just photos
- The host uses Android — or just doesn't want another app
- You want moderation, co-hosts, and Google Drive sync
- You want ~30-second setup with no account
- 1 month of storage is enough (or $89 one-time for lifetime)
- You specifically want the sealed-until-reveal disposable camera experience
- You like shot limits and film-style filters (one look per event)
- Your party is small enough for the cheap tiers ($4.99 covers 25 guests on the web)
- Offline-first capture matters — festival or no-signal venue
- The host has an iPhone (the host app is iOS-only)
Bottom line: Scene is a fun take on the disposable camera idea — the reveal delay is the point, not a flaw. If you'd rather see photos live and skip the guest-count meter, Knipsmig does it for free.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Scene disposable camera app cost?
Scene prices each event by guest count. On their website: free for 5 guests, $1.99 for 10, $4.99 for 25, $14.99 for 50, $29.99 for 100, $49.99 for 150, $69.99 for 200, and $99.99 for unlimited guests. Prices bought inside the iOS app are higher (e.g. $9.99 for 25 guests, $39.99 for 100), and "unlimited shots" is a separate paid add-on in-app.
Is Scene free?
Scene is free for up to 5 guests per event. Beyond that you pay a one-time fee based on headcount, up to $99.99 for unlimited guests on their website. Knipsmig has no guest-count tiers at all — unlimited guests, photos, and videos are free.
Does Scene work on Android?
Scene's host app is iOS-only. Android guests (and hosts without iPhones) use the web at join.scenedisposable.com — iPhone guests get an App Clip instead. Knipsmig is entirely browser-based: hosts and guests use any device, including Android, with nothing to install.
Is Knipsmig really free?
Yes! Unlimited guests, unlimited photos and videos, real-time gallery, live slideshow, and full-resolution ZIP download — all free, no account or credit card needed. Free events stay for 1 month. A one-time $29 keeps one event forever, or $89 one-time gives lifetime storage for all your events.
Can guests see photos during the event?
On Scene, photos stay sealed until a host-set reveal time — that's the disposable camera experience, and nobody sees anything until the gallery unlocks. On Knipsmig, photos appear in the shared gallery in real time, so you can run a live slideshow while the party is still going.
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Skip the guest-count meter
Unlimited guests, photos, and videos — free, in any browser, in about 30 seconds.
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