# Partiful vs Apple Invites

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Partiful at 87% against Apple Invites's 42%. Partiful also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Apple Invites's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Partiful sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Apple Invites asks for nothing beyond the download.

Partiful holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Partiful has 254K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Partiful's written reviews are positive against 42% of Apple Invites's.

Partiful ships an update weekly, Apple Invites monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Partiful | Apple Invites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partiful-party-invite-maker/id1662982304/reviews)** | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-invites/id6472498645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **254K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #30 |
| Size | 189 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Partiful](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662983537) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Partiful

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Lifestyle, #103 Top Free (US App Store)

Create fun, personalized event pages for any occasion, from birthdays to weddings. Invite guests easily with a shareable link, track RSVPs, and share updates and photos. Discover local events and connect with your social circle.

**Highlights:** Create event pages for any occasion, Customize with themes, effects, and posters, Guest interaction with comments and photos, Invite anyone with a shareable link, Track RSVPs in real-time, Share updates via text blast, Discover local events and things to do

**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


### Apple Invites

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-invites/id6472498645)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Design custom invitations for any occasion using photos or emojis. Manage guest lists, share event details like maps and weather, and foster collaboration with shared music playlists and photo albums. Keep everyone informed and connected for seamless event planning and celebration.

**Highlights:** Customizable invitation backgrounds (photos/emojis), Automatic map and weather details, Link-based invitations via messaging, Web and app-based RSVP management, Event-specific message board, Collaborative music playlists, Shared photo albums

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🎨 Beautiful design
- 📷 Integrated photo sharing
- 🎶 Shared playlists
- 🗓️ Calendar integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires iCloud+ subscription
- 🤖 Limited functionality for non-Apple users
- 🗓️ No co-host or recurring event options
- 🤔 Confusing RSVP process
- 📤 Tedious individual guest invitations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when selecting background photos
- Inconsistent time zone handling
- Invitee login issues on non-Apple devices

**Requested features**

- Add co-host functionality
- Allow manual RSVP updates by host
- Batch invite guests
- Integrate with other music platforms
- Add event countdown timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Partiful free?

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

### Is Apple Invites free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Partiful or Apple Invites?

Partiful is rated higher. Partiful averages 5.0 out of 5 from 254K ratings, while Apple Invites averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Do Partiful or Apple Invites have ads?

Neither Partiful nor Apple Invites shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Partiful or Apple Invites?

Partiful ships an update weekly, and Apple Invites monthly. Most recently, Partiful was updated on September 24, 2026 and Apple Invites on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Partiful or Apple Invites?

Partiful currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Apple Invites at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*