Comparison

Aro Cut vs. Touchpix: Which 360 Booth Software is Right for You?

Touchpix is a well-known cross-platform option. Aro Cut takes a more operator-specific approach: keep processing on the iPhone, keep sharing working when the venue network is weak, and make guest delivery feel more premium. Here's how the two approaches compare at real events.

At a Glance

Feature	Aro Cut	Touchpix
Platform	Native iOS (iPhone 15 Pro+)	Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Windows)
Video processing	On-device Metal GPU pipeline	Varies by workflow and feature set
Thermal management	Adaptive FPS + camera cooldown	Varies by platform and device
Offline sharing	AirDrop (peer-to-peer, zero Wi-Fi)	More cloud-connected for many workflows
SMS/email delivery	Server-side (Twilio/Resend)	Cloud-based delivery system
Guest landing pages	Branded, tokenized, 50-use cap	Cloud gallery pages
Enterprise fleet support	Sub-accounts, retention terms, priority support	Branding customization available
iPad sharing station	Native P2P sync (MultipeerConnectivity)	Often cloud-synced or web-based
Starting price	$99/mo per booth	Varies — check touchpix.com for current pricing

Touchpix information reflects our general understanding of the product category. For the latest Touchpix features and pricing, visit their website directly.

Thermal Management

The #1 Reason Booths Fail at Events

Cross-platform booth software often runs video processing through abstraction layers — WebViews, JavaScript bridges, or CPU-based rendering paths. When the device heats up after 30–60 minutes of continuous use, iOS throttles the processor. The booth slows down or stalls. Guests wait.

Aro Cut is built differently:

Camera stops when processing begins. The GPU handles rendering while the camera sensor cools. Cross-platform solutions typically keep the camera running during render.
Adaptive thermal configuration. As temperature rises, Aro Cut reduces FPS and bitrate progressively. At critical thermal state, non-essential effects are disabled. The booth degrades gracefully instead of stalling.
Single Metal command buffer. LUT color grading, overlay compositing, and skin softening happen in one GPU pass. No CPU round-trips, no cloud latency.

This matters most at long corporate events, multi-hour weddings, and outdoor activations where heat builds up fast.

Offline Architecture

Venues Have Bad Wi-Fi. Plan Accordingly.

Hotel ballrooms, convention centers, outdoor tents — the venues where you work often have unreliable connectivity. Cross-platform booth software typically assumes a stable internet connection for cloud features, gallery uploads, and real-time sharing.

Aro Cut uses a connectivity-aware priority system:

Online + uploaded:

QR Code (primary) + SMS/Email

Online + uploading:

QR (processing…) + AirDrop

Offline:

AirDrop (primary, full-screen)

Offline + no peer:

Save to Photos

AirDrop uses Apple Wireless Direct Link — a peer-to-peer protocol that works without a Wi-Fi router. The iPad sharing station syncs the same way via MultipeerConnectivity.

When connectivity returns, the upload queue resumes automatically. Guests who left early receive their SMS/email link. Nothing is lost.

Use the free bandwidth calculator to check if your next venue can handle cloud-dependent sharing.

Lead Capture & Delivery

Give Guests a More Professional Delivery Experience

Many booth apps send SMS from the operator's personal phone number. This creates practical problems at scale: no quota enforcement, no delivery tracking, duplicate sends on retry, and potential compliance issues with the operator's personal number appearing in guest texts.

Aro Cut sends all notifications server-side:

SMS via Twilio with per-operator monthly caps
Email via Resend with branded HTML templates
Idempotent delivery — same capture never sent twice
Tokenized landing page URLs with 50-use cap
QR code sharing is always free (no cap, no server needed)

This matters for operators who sell lead capture to brand sponsors. You get reliable delivery, professional-looking landing pages, and measurable results.

Who Should Choose What

Touchpix might be right if:

• You need Android or Windows support
• You prefer a cross-platform solution for mixed device fleets
• You want an established product with a large existing user community
• You rely on features specific to Touchpix's cloud ecosystem

Aro Cut might be right if:

• You work venues with unreliable Wi-Fi and need offline sharing
• Your booth runs 8+ hours and thermal stalls cost you credibility
• You sell lead capture to sponsors and need server-side delivery with branded landing pages
• You need fleet controls, procurement support, or custom retention terms
• You already own an iPhone 15 Pro or later

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I switch from Touchpix to Aro Cut mid-season?

Yes. Aro Cut does not require data migration from Touchpix. Install the app, configure your first event, and you're running. Your previous Touchpix captures stay in their system.

Does Aro Cut work with my existing 360 spin rig?

If your rig holds an iPhone, yes. Aro Cut works with any motorized or manual spin arm — Pivo, OrcaVue, custom rigs. No proprietary hardware required. See the hardware compatibility page for details.

What happens if my internet drops mid-event?

AirDrop becomes the primary sharing method automatically. Captures continue normally. The upload queue holds videos and sends SMS/email links when connectivity returns.

Does Aro Cut support Android devices?

No. Aro Cut is iOS-only, requiring iPhone 15 Pro or later for capture. If your operation depends on Android devices, Touchpix may be a better fit since it supports multiple platforms.

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