Scene alternative: Gathmo vs Scene
Gathmo is the better choice if 20 free photo, video or voice items and web host setup fit. Scene is stronger for offline capture, film styles and timed reveal, with 5 free guests. Both keep guests in the browser without an account.
Updated 30 August 2026 from Scene’s official product, pricing, FAQ, terms and app-store pages.
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Choose Gathmo for multimedia and browser setup; Scene for an offline disposable-camera experience
Scene Disposable Camera Events by DragoniteLab/Vu Le needs an iOS or Android host app. Guests join by browser. Free gives 5 guests unlimited photos; paid starts at USD 2.99 or ¥500.
Gathmo hosts set up on the web; Android is optional. Guests send photo, video and voice by browser. Free gives 20 items for 30 days; paid removes the item cap.
Gathmo vs Scene, feature by feature
| Decision point | Gathmo | Scene |
|---|---|---|
| Guest contribution | ||
| What guests can send | Photos, video and recorded voice from Free | Unlimited photos; video is a separate US iOS purchase at USD 9.99; no voice documented |
| How much guests can send | 20 total items on Free | Unlimited photos from up to 5 guests on Free |
| How long guests can upload | 30 days on Free; 90, 183 or 365 days by paid plan | No scheduled closing date is marketed; permanent storage is not guaranteed |
| During the event | ||
| On a screen at the venue | Live wall on selected paid plans | Gallery stays hidden until a chosen reveal time |
| Approving what appears | Selected paid plans can approve each item before display | Private mode lets the host review and delete before public reveal |
| After the event | ||
| The album afterwards | 30, 90, 183 or 365 days by plan | No automatic expiry marketed; terms do not guarantee permanent storage |
| Guest contribution | ||
| App for guests | Not needed; browser upload, with optional Android host app | Not needed; browser guest flow, but iOS or Android host app is required |
| After the event | ||
| Keeping the originals | Original-quality ZIP on paid plans | Full-resolution originals without filter or watermark on every listed plan |
| Price | ||
| Starting price | Free for 20 total items; paid plans are shown in your currency | Free for 5 guests; paid starts at USD 2.99 or ¥500 on the dedicated regional pages |
More on these features: Live photo wall · Audio guestbook
Checked 30 August 2026. USD and JPY are original regional prices. Scene means the DragoniteLab/Vu Le event app.
Try it on your own event
When Scene is the better choice
Scene is a better fit for a delayed disposable-camera experience.
Offline capture that uploads later
Scene keeps offline photos on-device, then uploads when internet returns. Gathmo has no persistent offline camera.
Film styles and a timed reveal
Scene offers film styles and timed reveal; full-resolution originals stay downloadable without filter or watermark.
4 practical reasons to choose Gathmo
Photo, video and voice together
Gathmo includes photo, video and voice in one browser flow.
Scene focuses on photos; US iOS lists video at USD 9.99, and no voice feature was documented.
Host setup in the browser
Gathmo hosts use the web; Android is optional.
Scene does not offer web host setup; its iOS or Android host app is required.
Approval before the live wall
Selected paid Gathmo plans approve each item before display.
Scene does not offer a moderated live wall; private mode allows review before reveal.
Explicit event windows
Gathmo lists 30, 90, 183 and 365-day windows.
Scene does not guarantee permanent storage. Keep an export.
Gathmo publishes this page and is our product. On 30 August 2026, Google Play showed 4.8/5 from 892 reviews and Apple US 4.5/5 from 55 ratings: dated snapshots, not promises. Report an error or fact that is out of date via contact. Verify price and storage.
Reviewed by Martin Freiwald, founder of Gathmo
Sources reviewed: scenedisposable.com | scenedisposable.com | scenedisposable.com | scenedisposable.com | scenedisposable.com | apps.apple.com | play.google.com | play.google.com
Questions people ask before switching
Is Scene free?
Yes: 5 guests and unlimited photos. Gathmo Free gives 20 mixed items for 30 days.
How much does Scene cost in the US?
On 30 August 2026, 10/25/50/100/150/200/unlimited guests cost USD 2.99/9.99/19.99/39.99/59.99/79.99/99.99.
How much does Scene cost in Japan?
Japan listed ¥500/¥2,000/¥4,000/¥8,000/¥12,000/¥16,000/¥20,000. Its homepage still said ¥199; verify checkout.
Do Scene guests need the app or an account?
No guest app or account. The host needs Scene’s iOS or Android app.
Does Scene work offline?
Yes. Scene uploads on-device offline photos when internet returns. Gathmo has no persistent offline camera.
Does Scene support video or voice messages?
US iOS listed video at USD 9.99; no official voice feature was found. Gathmo includes all three.
Does Scene keep photos forever?
Marketing says no expiry, but the terms do not guarantee permanent storage. Keep an export.
Which is better, Scene or Gathmo?
Scene suits offline capture and timed reveal; Gathmo suits web setup, multimedia and display approval.
Your guests get the whole album — and can download it.
- Photos, videos and voice messages, all on one page.
- Guests open the link and download whatever they want.
- Public, or behind a password — you decide.
How the two price the event
Checked in 2026. Scene US: Free 5 guests; 10/25/50/100/150/200/unlimited guests cost USD 2.99/9.99/19.99/39.99/59.99/79.99/99.99 once. Japan: Free 5; ¥500/¥2,000/¥4,000/¥8,000/¥12,000/¥16,000/¥20,000. App Store prices vary by country. The Japanese homepage said ¥199 while its pricing page said ¥500; verify checkout. US iOS listed video separately at USD 9.99. Gathmo Free gives 20 mixed items for 30 days, then one-time plans in your currency.
From $49. Pay once, per event.
No subscription for hosts. Free to start, upgrade only when you need more.
- 60 photos, videos & voice notes
- 5 GB storage included
- Unlimited guests — no app needed
- 30 days album
- Video up to 30 sec · voice 30 sec
- Gathmo badge on shared media
- No original-quality download
- Unlimited photos, videos & voice
- 50 GB storage included
- Download all originals (ZIP)
- No Gathmo badge on your media
- 90 days album
- Video up to 5 min · voice Unlimited
- Host moderation tools
- Everything in Essential
- 100 GB storage included
- Live photo wall at the venue
- 6 months album
- Video up to 10 min · voice Unlimited
- Priority support
- Everything in Celebrate
- 250 GB storage included
- Live stream for guests who can’t attend
- Voice messages transcribed for you
- Custom link — gathmo.com/c/your-name
- 1 year album
- Video up to 15 min · voice Unlimited
Moving from Scene to Gathmo
Export the originals
Download Scene’s full-resolution originals and keep a copy.
Choose what happens to the reveal
Reveal times do not migrate; choose Gathmo’s display flow.
Test all three media types
Send 1 photo, 1 video and 1 voice note in a free Gathmo event.
Share a new QR code
Scene links and styles do not migrate. Replace the QR code.
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Send 1 photo, 1 video and 1 voice note. No card or guest app.