# Partiful vs Beacon 42

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon 42 at none against Partiful's 5. Beacon 42 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Partiful's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Partiful sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Beacon 42 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Partiful ships an update every 6 days, Beacon 42 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Partiful | Beacon 42 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (285K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partiful-party-invite-maker/id1662982304/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **285K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 181 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Partiful](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662983537) | [Wouter de Bie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868082569) |

## What reviewers say

### Partiful

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Lifestyle, #64 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


### Beacon 42

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-42/id6757655335)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Partiful free?

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

### Is Beacon 42 free?

Beacon 42 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Partiful or Beacon 42 have ads?

Neither Partiful nor Beacon 42 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Partiful or Beacon 42?

Partiful ships an update every 6 days, and Beacon 42 every 4 days. Most recently, Partiful was updated on November 10, 2026 and Beacon 42 on October 31, 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.*