# Invitation Maker vs Invitation Maker & RSVP

The clearest difference is monetization model: Invitation Maker & RSVP at free with in-app purchases against Invitation Maker's subscription. Invitation Maker & RSVP also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Invitation Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 37%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Invitation Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Invitation Maker & RSVP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invitation Maker & RSVP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Invitation Maker's written reviews are positive against 37% of Invitation Maker & RSVP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Invitation Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Invitation Maker & RSVP monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invitation Maker | Invitation Maker & RSVP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-flyer-maker/id1240936933/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-and-rsvp/id1473098402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 8.1K |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 196 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Essential Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238233861) | [CONTENT ARCADE (UK) LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355299018) |

## What reviewers say

### Invitation Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-flyer-maker/id1240936933)

Easily create professional-looking invitations and eCards for any occasion. Choose from hundreds of templates, customize with your own photos and text, and share instantly via email or social media. No design experience needed.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of ready-made templates, Fully customizable designs, Add own photos and branding, Stylish fonts, colors, and backgrounds, Add music to digital invitations, Instant sharing via email and social media, Save in high quality for printing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| One Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Classic | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Attractive designs
- 📨 Convenient for sending invitations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free content, requires subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 📤 Issues with uploading and saving designs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add music
- Saved designs not loading properly
- Difficulty finding desired templates

**Requested features**

- More free design options
- Ability to create custom designs
- Better integration with social media and contacts


### Invitation Maker & RSVP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-and-rsvp/id1473098402)

Easily create custom invitations and greeting cards for any occasion. Design beautiful ecards, flyers, and posters with user-friendly tools and a variety of templates, stickers, and editing options. Share your creations directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Custom invitation and card design, Event-specific templates, Add text, filters, and stickers, Flyer and poster creation, Direct sharing and saving, Photo editing tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Design & Make HD Party Invites | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Card Design - Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Card Creator Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Card Design - Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Create Custom eCards & Invites | $9.99 | per month |
| Make Invite with Card Designer | $19.99 | per year |
| Card Design - Pro Yearly Offer | $21.99 | per year |
| Card Design - Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Card Maker Pro - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Make Invites, Flyers & Posters | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💜 Excellent for party planning
- 🎨 Fun AI art generation
- 🆓 Mostly free with minimal ads
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔗 Unappealing link format for invitations
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and data loss
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- App resets and loses unsaved work
- Unable to close ads or navigate app
- Subscription issues, unable to cancel

**Requested features**

- Add more sticker options, including cultural/regional designs
- Improve link formatting for invitations
- Implement autosave and draft functionality
- Provide more customization options in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Invitation Maker free?

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

### Is Invitation Maker & RSVP free?

Invitation Maker & RSVP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Invitation Maker or Invitation Maker & RSVP?

Invitation Maker & RSVP is rated higher. Invitation Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Invitation Maker & RSVP averages 4.7 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Invitation Maker or Invitation Maker & RSVP have ads?

Invitation Maker & RSVP shows ads; Invitation Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Invitation Maker or Invitation Maker & RSVP?

Invitation Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Invitation Maker & RSVP monthly. Most recently, Invitation Maker was updated on November 8, 2026 and Invitation Maker & RSVP on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*