Face Recognition Photo App for Events
Poolr by MRVL is a guest photo collection app that uses AI face recognition to automatically identify and highlight key moments from every photo uploaded at your event. Hosts generate a QR code, guests scan it and upload photos from their phone with no app download or account needed, then the AI builds a curated highlight reel of the best moments.
What face recognition in Poolr actually does
The face recognition feature in Poolr isn't about tagging people by identity. Instead, it learns which faces appear most often across your event's photo collection and uses that data to identify the most important moments. The AI then creates an automated highlight reel that pulls the sharpest, most-featured photos into a single video or album. This is available on the Forever tier (£34.99 for 2 years of storage and AI features). As of June 2026, this is one of the fastest ways to turn hundreds of raw guest photos into a polished summary without manual editing.
How the guest upload process works
You create an event in Poolr, generate a unique QR code, and share it with guests. They scan the code on their phone and upload directly from the browser. No app install. No login. No friction. Full-resolution photos land in your shared gallery instantly. On the Moment tier (£8.99, 200 photos) or higher, every guest photo stays in the pool permanently and syncs in real time to any live photo wall display you set up. The Free tier (30 photos, 7 days) is enough to test the workflow at a small gathering.
AI highlight reels and the Forever tier
Once your event photos are collected, the Forever tier (£34.99) unlocks the AI photobook and highlight reel features. The system scans all uploaded photos, identifies recurring faces and key moments, and produces a curated video or printed album. You can download the entire collection as a ZIP file for backup or sharing. Many couples use this to create a wedding summary within hours of their reception; corporate hosts use it to fast-track post-event content for social media or internal comms.
Live display and custom frames
The Occasion tier (£19.99, unlimited photos, never expires) includes a live photo wall feature. Connect a screen or projector at your event and watch guest photos appear in real time as they're uploaded. Add a custom event frame overlay (your logo, date, or theme) so every photo has a branded look. This works for weddings, corporate events, school celebrations, and sports tournaments. The live moderation queue lets you approve photos before they appear on the display.
Who should use Poolr
Event hosts use Poolr: couples getting married, church administrators, birthday party organisers, corporate event managers, and school or sports event coordinators. Professional wedding photographers often offer a shared Poolr album alongside their own curated shots, giving clients instant access to every guest's perspective. Event planners and venues use the Pro Organiser or Teams tier to manage multiple events and share galleries with clients. For outdoor or travel creators, the Adventure Creator subscription (£4.99/month or £39.99/year) unlocks guest video uploads and long-term storage.
Pricing and tiers
Start free with Poolr: 30 photos, 7 days storage. Moment (£8.99) gives 200 photos; Occasion (£19.99) gives unlimited photos that never expire, plus live wall and audio guestbook; Forever (£34.99) adds 2 years storage and AI highlight features. For repeat hosts, Host+ (£49.99/year) rolls all these features into one subscription. Event professionals use Pro Organiser (£9.99/month or £89.99/year) for client management, or Teams (£79/month or £699/year) for larger operations. All tiers include full-resolution downloads and a bulk ZIP export.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Poolr identify guests by face or tag them by name?
No. Poolr's face recognition identifies which faces appear most frequently in your event photos to prioritise key moments in the AI highlight reel. It does not tag or label people by name, and guests do not need to set up any facial profile beforehand.
How do guests upload photos without an app?
The host shares a QR code. Guests scan it on their phone, which opens a simple upload page in their browser. They select photos and upload instantly. No download, no account, no password needed.
Can I display guest photos on a screen during the event?
Yes. The Occasion tier (£19.99) and higher include a live photo wall feature. Connect a screen or projector to your laptop or tablet, and watch guest photos appear in real time as they upload.
What happens to my photos after the event?
On the Free tier, photos are stored for 7 days. Moment tier keeps 200 photos for 30 days. Occasion tier keeps unlimited photos permanently. Forever tier keeps everything for 2 years with AI features included.
Can I download all guest photos at once?
Yes. On any paid tier, you can download a bulk ZIP file containing all full-resolution photos from your event in one go.
Is there a tier for wedding planners or venues?
Yes. Pro Organiser (£9.99/month or £89.99/year) lets you manage multiple events and share client galleries. Teams (£79/month or £699/year) is for larger event businesses with multi-user access and custom branding.