The Cruise is Mobibooth’s ultra-light roaming photo booth designed for event professionals who want lightweight portability with the features of a photo booth.
No proprietary app is required. The Cruise roamer works with the top photo booth apps, allowing you to choose the tools that best fit your business. It also offers a manual mode with LED mode selection and manual white light button integrated into the handle.
The Cruise roamer features the magic of a magnetic faceplate. The auto-aligning faceplate snaps into place perfectly every time, securing the iPad firmly. With the Cruise roamer, you’ll never have to worry about not having the correct tool you need or losing a bolt. Changing out the iPad takes only seconds.
The Cruise runs off of a single battery pack. Our optional battery pack provides enough power to operate the roamer for 4-6 hours between charges. The LEDs and iPad are connected to the battery pack.
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We’ve got you covered! With your purchase of the Cruise M, you will receive a soft case for the roamer. The case provides extra room and pockets for accessories.
The Cruise works with any iPad photo booth app on the market. But for a truly premium experience using one of the apps from our partners will give you complete control over the RGBW LEDs in the Cruise roamer.
Building high-quality, premium photo kiosks is in our DNA. From our first day, Mobibooth has strived to build the best photo booths for sale at the highest quality possible. We are honored to have photo booth business owners from around the globe vote our products the best at the Photo Booth Expo year after year.
The Mobibooth Cruise is a portable photo booth designed for events like weddings, parties and corporate gigs. It uses an iPad or iPad + camera (Cruise M) to capture photos, GIFs, and videos. They are designed to draw attention in a crowd with their vibrant app-integrated RGBW LED ring light. You can roam around with it or set it up as a stationary kiosk, depending on the model.
Both the Cruise PLUS and Cruise M PLUS are fantastic photo booths that combine the Cruise roamer with a sturdy kiosk stand, perfect for events like weddings, parties and corporate gigs. The primary difference is that the Cruise PLUS uses the iPad for photos, while the Cruise M PLUS use a mirrorless camera for professional-grade images. Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide:
| Feature | Cruise PLUS | Cruise M PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | iPad-only (not included, e.g., iPad Pro or Air) | iPad + Mirrorless Camera (e.g., Canon R100, optional add-on) |
| Photo Quality | Great photos, GIFs, and videos via iPad apps | Professional-grade photos with flash and ring light for sharper, vibrant images |
| Weight (Roamer) | ~3 pounds with iPad Air 11-inch | ~5 pounds with iPad Air 11-inch and camera |
| Travel Case Weight | ~5 lbs. packed (roamer) | ~6 lbs. packed (roamer) ~44 lbs. packed (stand) |
| Best For | Budget-friendly events, easy setups, versatile roaming or stationary use | High-end events (e.g., weddings, corporate), where top photo quality is a must |
| Lighting | Ring light with RGBW LEDs (app or manual control) | Ring light with RGBW LEDs + on-camera flash or optional speedlite |
| Setup Time | Under 2 minutes | Under 5 minutes |
| Ideal Users | Beginners, rental businesses, casual events, brand ambassadors | Event pros, photographers, premium venues |
Yes, the iPad is not included. The roamer can hold the 11-inch iPad Pro and Air.
Find a complete list of supported iPads below:
The Cruise works with popular iPad photo booth apps like Snappic, Curator, and others. These apps let you control the LEDs, customize effects, and share photos via email, text, or social media. Some apps may require a subscription.
Yes! You can use manual mode to set a light pattern and brightness with buttons on the roamer. Press the handle button to turn the lights white for photos or videos. It’s simple for quick setups.
The quick setup guide explains how this is done.
Battery life depends on your iPad charge state and your power pack. The optional power bank Imuto’s 27,000mAh will power up to 6 hours of use. The roamer itself doesn’t have a built-in battery for LEDs, so a power source is needed.
Absolutely! All Cruise models are lightweight (5-6 pounds packed depending on the model) and come with a soft case. When paired with the Cruise stand an additional TSA-approved travel case for protection. They’re built to travel to events without hassle.
Yes, the Cruise is made of highly durable ABS plastic and other polymers. The Cruise stand is built from high-grade aluminum with a durable powder-coated finish. They will look great and last for year with regular event use.
