Poolr: Event Photo Sharing as a Progressive Web App
Poolr by MRVL is a progressive web app that collects photos from every guest at your event using only a browser and a QR code, with no app download or account signup required.
What is Poolr's Progressive Web App
Poolr is a guest photo collection service built for the web. Instead of asking guests to download an app or create an account, you generate a unique QR code at your event. Guests scan it on their phone, which opens Poolr in their browser, and they upload photos directly from there. All uploads go to a single shared gallery that you control. Because it runs in the browser, there's no friction, no app store wait, no installation. Guests simply point their camera and tap upload. The entire experience happens on the web, making Poolr a genuine progressive web app for event hosting.
How the Web Upload Works
When a guest scans your Poolr QR code, they land on a mobile-optimised web interface. They select photos from their phone's camera roll or take new photos live, then tap upload. Each photo is sent at full resolution to your event's shared gallery. There's no account step, no email verification, no friction. Your guests see their photos appear in the shared album in real time, and they can upload multiple times throughout the event. You moderate uploads from a separate host dashboard if you choose, and can review before any photo goes live.
Why PWA Over Native App
A progressive web app approach solves the core problem with event photo sharing: guest friction. Native apps require downloads, storage space, and account creation. Poolr's web-first design means guests spend seconds, not minutes, getting their photos into the album. The web interface is responsive on any phone, works offline if needed, and updates without waiting for an app store release. For event hosts, this means higher guest participation and richer photo coverage. For guests, it means one QR scan and they're done.
Features Across Poolr's Tiers
The free tier lets you host one event with up to 30 photos, retained for 7 days. The Moment plan (£8.99) upgrades to 200 photos. Occasion (£19.99) unlocks unlimited photos that never expire, plus live photo wall display for event screens, audio guestbook, custom event frames, automated photobook generation, and guest video uploads. The Forever plan (£34.99) adds face recognition, highlight reels, and 2 years of retention. For repeat hosts, the Host+ annual pass (£49.99/year) gives discounts across all event tiers, making it ideal if you host regularly.
Poolr for Professional Event Planners
Wedding planners, venue managers, and photographers offering shared albums to clients can use Poolr's Pro Organiser plan (£9.99/month or £89.99/year) to manage multiple events under one account. The Teams plan (£79/month or £699/year) scales for larger event companies with multiple staff members. Both include priority support and custom branding options. Adventure creators running outdoor or travel experiences can use the Adventure Creator subscription (£4.99/month or £39.99/year) to offer photo sharing as part of their package.
Storage and Export
Poolr keeps your event photos accessible in the shared gallery for as long as your plan allows. You can download all photos as a bulk ZIP file whenever you need them, preserving full-resolution originals for your own archiving or printing. The Occasion and Forever tiers support automated photobook generation, turning your gallery directly into a printed keepsake. This makes Poolr useful not just during the event, but for the lasting memory creation that follows.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Poolr really a PWA that works without an app download
Yes. Guests access Poolr entirely through their phone's web browser via a QR code scan. There's no app to download, no account to create, and no app store involved. Hosts can use the iOS or Android app for managing events, but guests only need the web version.
Do guests need to sign up or log in to upload photos
No. Guests scan the QR code and land directly in the upload interface. They select photos and tap upload, then leave. No email, password, or account creation required.
How long does Poolr keep my event photos
The free tier keeps photos for 7 days. Moment and Occasion tiers keep them indefinitely. Forever tier adds 2 years of guaranteed retention. You can download all photos as a ZIP file at any time.
Can I display photos on a screen during the event
Yes, if you're on the Occasion tier or higher. The live photo wall feature lets you connect any display screen to show new uploads in real time as guests upload throughout the event.
What is the difference between Poolr tiers
Free (30 photos, 7 days) is ideal for testing. Moment (£8.99, 200 photos) for small gatherings. Occasion (£19.99, unlimited, never expires) adds live walls, audio guestbook, frames, and photobooks. Forever (£34.99) adds face recognition and highlight reels. Host+ (£49.99/year) discounts all tiers for repeat hosts.
Can Poolr be used for weddings and professional events
Absolutely. Couples use Occasion and Forever tiers for wedding guest photos. Wedding planners and photographers use the Pro Organiser plan (£9.99/mo) to manage multiple events. The Teams plan supports larger event companies with multiple staff members.