# Invitation Maker vs Invitation Maker Card Design

The clearest difference is monetization model: Invitation Maker Card Design at free with in-app purchases against Invitation Maker's subscription. Invitation Maker Card Design also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Invitation Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 9). On price, rating, 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 Card Design sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Invitation Maker against 4.6 for Invitation Maker Card Design. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invitation Maker has 11K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invitation Maker | Invitation Maker Card Design |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-flyer-maker/id1240936933/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-card-design/id6642704968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 196 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essential Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238233861) | [Eishaan Ahmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827211940) |

## 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 Card Design

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-card-design/id6642704968)

Create stunning invitations and greeting cards with customizable templates and powerful design tools. Manage guest lists and track RSVPs in real-time, making event planning effortless. Export and share your designs instantly for print or digital use.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of professional templates, Customizable text and fonts, Drag-and-drop design editor, Photo import, Live RSVP tracking, Guest list management, High-resolution export

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Invitation Maker free?

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

### Is Invitation Maker Card Design free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Invitation Maker or Invitation Maker Card Design?

Invitation Maker Card Design is rated higher. Invitation Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Invitation Maker Card Design averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Invitation Maker or Invitation Maker Card Design have ads?

Invitation Maker Card Design shows ads; Invitation Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Invitation Maker or Invitation Maker Card Design?

Invitation Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Invitation Maker Card Design every 3 weeks. Most recently, Invitation Maker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Invitation Maker Card Design on October 30, 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.*