# Punchbowl: Invitations & Cards — Send by Text or Email

> Digital invitations and greeting cards with RSVP tracking and gift card options. (iPhone/iPad app by Punchbowl, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchbowl-invitations-and-cards/id628215241 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Punchbowl, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/619331411)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 110,027 App Store ratings · 802 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 159 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchbowl-invitations-and-cards/id628215241/reviews.md

## What is Punchbowl?

Personalize and send beautiful invitations and greeting cards for FREE with Punchbowl®.  Choose from thousands of party invitations including the largest selection of kids character invites. Exclusive designs feature Mickey Mouse, Frozen, Elmo, Bluey, PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig, Spider-Man & more! Invite guests by email or text and track RSVPs on-the-go. Send thoughtful free eCards for birthdays, holidays, or to say thank you! The MUST HAVE app for busy parents, Punchbowl has been featured in publications such as Parents, Real Simple, O Magazine, Ladies' Home Journal, and Women's Health.

FIND THE PERFECT INVITATION:
• Thousands of beautiful online invitations
• ‘Characters Kids Love’ collection features hundreds of beloved, iconic characters from Disney, Hasbro, Marvel, Mattel, Nickelodeon, Sesame Street & Universal
• ‘Handmade Art’ collection features hand-crafted designs
• Popular categories include Birthdays, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Graduation, Weddings, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's

PERSONALIZE & SEND INVITES ON THE GO:
• Best invitation maker for all your celebrations
• Add a photo to select designs
• Quickly build Guest Lists with convenient import options
• Send party invitations online by email or text message

MANAGE ONLINE INVITATIONS WITH RSVP:
• Track RSVPs in real time from the app
• Add more guests, follow-up with anyone who hasn't responded
• Chat with guests one-on-one or broadcast announcements to your entire list
• Add a Potluck List, Poll, Co-Host & more

RSVP TO INVITATIONS:
• Respond to email invitations or text invitations as a guest
• View the guest list, get directions, see To-Do Items from the host

DELIVER GREETING CARDS BY TEXT OR EMAIL:
• Gorgeous free ecards with the look and feel of a traditional paper greeting card
• Popular categories include Birthday, Thank You, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day & Christmas
• Deliver a thoughtful gift card inside your greeting
• Add a heartfelt video message to any card
• Upload a photo to select designs & personalize your message with our card maker
• Send cards by email or text instantly, or schedule for delivery later

DIGITAL GIFT CARDS
• Gift cards are redeemed directly with the selected retailer in the USA only and can’t be used for in-app purchases
• Recipients receive a secure redemption link via email or text

PAID SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS:
• A subscription unlocks exclusive designs and benefits such as the ability to upload a photo to your design, add a video message to a card, collaborate with a co-host, poll your guests, schedule a card, or remove advertising
• Plus subscriptions are available for $5.99/month or $47.99/year
• Premium subscriptions are available for $19.99/month or $71.99/year
• Platinum subscriptions are available for $29.99/month or $95.99/year
• Extra subscriptions are available for $35.99/year
• Advanced subscriptions are available for $47.99/year
• Preferred subscriptions are available for $59.99/year
• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
• Subscriptions automatically renew for the same price and duration period as the original "monthly" or "annual" subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Your subscription can be managed and the auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the iTunes Account Settings after purchase
• Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service

Links to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy can be found below:
• Privacy Policy: https://www.punchbowl.com/privacy-policy
• Terms of Use: https://www.punchbowl.com/terms-conditions

For more information about Punchbowl, visit https://www.punchbowl.com

Questions? Suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Email us: help@punchbowl.com

## Key features

- Thousands of invitation designs
- Popular character themes
- Personalize with photos
- Send by text or email
- Track RSVPs in real-time
- Greeting cards with video messages
- Digital gift cards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $71.99 | per year |
| Platinum | $29.99 | per month |
| Platinum | $95.99 | per year |
| Extra | $35.99 | per year |
| Advanced | $47.99 | per year |
| Preferred | $59.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #124 in Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Punchbowl?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Great for small businesses
- 🚀 Convenient for event planning
- 🚀 Variety of card designs
- 🚀 Helpful customer service

**Cons**

- 🐛 App version has bugs
- 🐛 Formatting issues with invites
- 🔒 Unclear free trial and subscription details
- 🔒 Deceptive advertising practices
- 🔒 Ads on free version
- 🔒 Limited editing options
- 🔒 Restricted to US/Canada phone numbers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Formatting issues with invites
- Invitations not being delivered
- Inability to edit invitations after sending
- Drafts not saving properly
- Inconsistent font/formatting in invites
- Guests unable to access invites due to cookies

**Most requested features**

- Ability to read message before RSVP
- Improved notification system
- Option to add photos
- Integration with gift card retailers
- Ability to send from personal number
- Alphabetized contact list
- Increased text character limit
- Potluck sign-up visibility improvements
- Downloadable guest list
- Timer to schedule invitations
- Ability to add guests to existing invites

## Recent user reviews (10 of 802)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchbowl-invitations-and-cards/id628215241/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2026-08-26, version 7.11.14*

I have been using this card app for years. I never have to worry about forgetting a special occasion card. I can personalize the options and even add video making it a special way to send your love or gratitude to someone. I’ve even used it for invitations. So many options. I’m grateful to have and use Punchbowl!

### 5/5 — Thanx

*2026-08-25, version 7.11.14*

Easy to use

### 3/5 — Just the card

*2026-08-25, version 7.11.14*

It will not allow me to attach a gift card. It keeps declining all my payment methods.

### 5/5 — Great little company!

*2026-08-25, version 7.11.14*

So helpful for when you didn’t get a card mailed in time!

### 5/5 — Love Punchbowl

*2026-08-25, version 7.11.14*

This is an app that delivers!

### 5/5 — App is easy toUse

*2026-08-24, version 7.11.14*

Great cards! Love the app
My friends love the invitations they receive!

### 2/5 — Not as functional as it used to be

*2026-08-24, version 7.11.14*

Loved it but this time took several attempts. I had to send some invites normally but the others I had to individually manually send one by one by copy and pasting. Why doesn’t it hook up anymore to contacts that have never been invited via punchbowl?

### 5/5 — The perfect way to send invitation invitations

*2026-08-24, version 7.11.14*

This is the perfect way to send imitations. There is a large variety of invitations that can be sent. It is a great way to keep track of who is coming to the event, who has not responded or even viewed the invitation. Reminding people of the event is also been very beneficial.

### 4/5 — cool

*2026-08-24, version 7.11.14*

cool

### 5/5 — Very Convenient

*2026-08-23, version 7.11.14*

Love the templetes and convenience of sending them to my contacts all in one app!

## Frequently asked questions about Punchbowl

### What can I do with the Punchbowl app?

You can personalize and send beautiful digital invitations and greeting cards for free. The app offers thousands of designs, including popular characters, and allows you to send them via text or email. You can also track RSVPs, add photos, video messages, and even digital gift cards.

### Are there any costs associated with using Punchbowl?

The app offers a free tier for sending invitations and greeting cards. However, a paid subscription is required to unlock exclusive designs and advanced features like uploading photos, adding video messages, collaborating with co-hosts, polling guests, and removing ads.

### How do I send invitations and cards?

You can send party invitations and greeting cards directly from the app via email or text message. You can choose to send them instantly or schedule them for a later delivery. Guests can then RSVP through the same email or text invitation.

### What kind of events can I create invitations for?

The app supports a wide range of events, including birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, graduations, weddings, holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. There are also specific collections for kids' characters and handmade art designs.

### Can I track who has responded to my invitations?

Yes, the app allows you to track RSVPs in real-time directly from your mobile device. You can also follow up with guests who haven't responded and even add features like a potluck list or polls for your guests.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.11.14 — 2026-08-20

• New invitations for Fall Birthdays, Baby Showers, Halloween & more!
• New greeting cards for Birthday & Thank You

### 7.11.13 — 2026-08-08

• New invitations for Fall Birthdays, Labor Day, Halloween & more!
• New greeting cards for Birthday & Thank You

### 7.11.12 — 2026-07-11

• New invitations for Summer Birthdays, Pool Parties & more!
• New greeting cards for Birthday & Thank You

### 7.11.11 — 2026-06-29

• New invitations for Summer Birthdays, 4th of July, Pool Parties & more!
• New greeting cards for Birthday & Thank You

### 7.11.10 — 2026-06-13

• New greeting cards for Father's Day!
• Greetings for dads, brothers, friends, sons & more.
• New invitations for Birthdays & summer celebrations!

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