# CQueue vs Guestlist

The clearest difference is rating: Guestlist at 4.8 against CQueue's 2.8. Guestlist also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 20%) and ratings volume (420 vs 5). CQueue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guestlist sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. CQueue asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guestlist holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guestlist has 420 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of CQueue's written reviews are positive against 55% of Guestlist's.

CQueue ships an update every 4 months, Guestlist every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CQueue | Guestlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cqueue/id1086744304/reviews) | **[4.8 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guestlist-guest-list-app/id1168724694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **420** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Check In Systems Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/842643452) | [Pixable s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168724693) |

## What reviewers say

### CQueue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cqueue/id1086744304)

This app replaces traditional paper sign-in sheets for businesses, organizing customer flow and providing privacy. It allows customers to sign in via a touchscreen, notifying staff directly and creating an organized digital checklist.

**Highlights:** Digital sign-in sheet replacement, Customer information collection, Customizable department and choice buttons, Touchscreen interface, Automated sorting and time stamping, Direct staff notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Guestlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guestlist-guest-list-app/id1168724694)

Streamline event management and guest check-in with this powerful tool. Easily import guests, scan tickets, print badges, and track arrivals in real-time or offline. Perfect for event professionals and organizers seeking an efficient alternative to paper lists.

**Highlights:** Guest list management, Automated device synchronization, Quick and simple check-in, Import guests from Excel, Scan tickets (QR, UPC, EAN), Print guest badges, Event analytics, Offline mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 guests | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 guests | $39.99 | one-time |
| 200 guests | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1000 guests | $99.99 | one-time |
| 500 guests | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1500 guests | $119.99 | one-time |
| 2000 guests | $139.99 | one-time |
| 1000 guests | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and practical to use
- 👍 Great for organizing guest lists
- 👍 Works well for events
- 👍 Reliable for club use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High cost for more than 30 guests
- 😠 Hidden guest list cap
- 👎 Free version has a 30-guest limit
- 👎 Requires manual input of every field
- 👎 No option to delete account

**Reported bugs**

- No mention of guest cap upfront

**Requested features**

- Allow importing from address book
- Smaller payment increments for extra guests
- Customizable fields
- Option to delete account easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CQueue free?

CQueue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Guestlist free?

Guestlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CQueue or Guestlist?

Guestlist is rated higher. CQueue averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Guestlist averages 4.8 from 420 ratings.

### Do CQueue or Guestlist have ads?

Neither CQueue nor Guestlist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CQueue or Guestlist?

CQueue ships an update every 4 months, and Guestlist every 6 weeks. Most recently, CQueue was updated on November 2, 2026 and Guestlist on November 2, 2026.

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