# Invitation Maker by Desygner vs Partiful

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Partiful at 284K against Invitation Maker by Desygner's 1. Partiful also leads on chart position (#2 vs unranked). Invitation Maker by Desygner's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Invitation Maker by Desygner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.95 per 7 days and Partiful sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Invitation Maker by Desygner against 5.0 for Partiful. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Partiful has 284K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Invitation Maker by Desygner's written reviews are positive against 87% of Partiful's.

Invitation Maker by Desygner ships an update every 4 days, Partiful weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invitation Maker by Desygner | Partiful |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-by-desygner/id1563672900/reviews)** | [5.0 (284K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partiful-party-invite-maker/id1662982304/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **284K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 255 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Desygner Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121127855) | [Partiful](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662983537) |

## What reviewers say

### Invitation Maker by Desygner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-by-desygner/id1563672900)

Easily design and send custom invitations for any occasion. Choose from thousands of templates, edit text and images, and share online or download high-resolution files for free. No design experience needed.

**Highlights:** Thousands of templates, Easy-to-use editing tools, Free images, icons, and fonts, Import own images, Downloadable high-resolution files, No watermarks, Automatic resizing, Version history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter — Weekly | $3.95 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Invitations PRO 1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Spark — 500 AI Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lite — 1,350 AI Credits | $24.95 | one-time |
| Plus — 2,900 AI Credits | $49.90 | one-time |
| Pro — 6,200 AI Credits | $99.90 | one-time |
| Max — 33,000 AI Credits | $499.00 | one-time |
| Ultra — 70,000 AI Credits | $999.00 | one-time |


### Partiful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partiful-party-invite-maker/id1662982304)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Lifestyle, #60 Top Free (US App Store)

Easily create fun event pages, send updates, and track RSVPs for any occasion. Discover local events and sell tickets directly through the app. Plan gatherings from casual dinners to formal weddings with customizable options.

**Highlights:** Create customizable event pages, Send text updates to guests, Track RSVPs in real-time, Discover local events, Sell tickets for events, Poll guests for availability, Shared photo albums

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Partiful Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Peek | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Add-On | $4.95 | one-time |
| Premium App Icon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Add-On (2 Pack) | $9.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable event invites
- 🚀 Streamlined event management
- 👍 Convenient guest list tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with calendar access
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💬 Clunky messaging/communication features
- 🔍 Lack of multi-language support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when editing event date and time
- Non-English keyboard support issues
- Text blast notifications not always reliable

**Requested features**

- Add option to RSVP on behalf of guests
- Implement a 'pay later' feature for event costs
- Introduce a polling/voting system for event details
- Allow hosts to respond to 'can't go' comments
- Add support for multiple currencies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Invitation Maker by Desygner free?

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

### Is Partiful free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Invitation Maker by Desygner or Partiful?

Invitation Maker by Desygner is rated higher. Invitation Maker by Desygner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Partiful averages 5.0 from 284K ratings.

### Do Invitation Maker by Desygner or Partiful have ads?

Neither Invitation Maker by Desygner nor Partiful shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Invitation Maker by Desygner or Partiful?

Invitation Maker by Desygner ships an update every 4 days, and Partiful weekly. Most recently, Invitation Maker by Desygner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Partiful on November 6, 2026.

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