# Seated vs Guest

The clearest difference is rating: Guest at 5.0 against Seated's 3.9. Guest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Seated's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seated sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Guest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seated | Guest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seated-seating-plans-dining/id1601137387/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guest-ly/id6809618039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Annie Falk LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601137389) | [NICOLAS GABRIEL ZANLQRQ QASJFH-ANQS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809618041) |

## What reviewers say

### Seated

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seated-seating-plans-dining/id1601137387)

Effortlessly manage table seating and floorplans for any event, from small gatherings to large weddings. Organize guests, enhance interactions, and ensure VIPs are honored with a thoughtfully designed seating arrangement. Share your plans easily via email, text, or print.

**Highlights:** Table and seat management, Guest list import (Excel), Drag-and-drop seating arrangement, Guest profile management (meal preferences, VIP status), Floorplan customization, Plan sharing (PDF, email, text), Event detail export (Excel, PDF)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $129.99 | per year |


### Guest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guest-ly/id6809618039)

This app streamlines wedding communication for guests, couples, and planners. Guests can RSVP, ask questions, and get event details, while couples can manage RSVPs and guest inquiries. Planners can organize wedding details and tasks.

**Highlights:** Guest RSVPs and event attendance, Ask wedding-related questions, View event schedules and details, Couple manages RSVPs and inquiries, Guest check-in with QR code scanning, Wedding task management for planners

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seated free?

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

### Is Guest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Seated or Guest?

Guest is rated higher. Seated averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Guest averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Seated or Guest have ads?

Neither Seated nor Guest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seated or Guest?

Seated ships an update fortnightly, and Guest fortnightly. Most recently, Seated was updated on November 3, 2026 and Guest 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.*