# Partiful vs Laudo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Laudo at none against Partiful's 5. Partiful's advantage is ratings volume (273K vs 1) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. Laudo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Partiful against 5.0 for Laudo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Partiful has 273K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Partiful ships an update weekly, Laudo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Partiful | Laudo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (273K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partiful-party-invite-maker/id1662982304/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laudo/id6759741305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **273K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Partiful](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662983537) | [Giancarlo Bracero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880466554) |

## What reviewers say

### Partiful

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Lifestyle, #57 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


### Laudo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laudo/id6759741305)

Discover local businesses and get trusted recommendations from your friends and communities. This invite-only app focuses on real-world connections for honest reviews, bypassing fake ratings. Ask your network for advice and share your own experiences.

**Highlights:** Get recommendations from friends, Rate and review local businesses, Ask communities for advice, Discover nearby businesses, Organized by real-world communities, Push notifications for activity

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Partiful free?

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

### Is Laudo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Partiful or Laudo?

Laudo is rated higher. Partiful averages 5.0 out of 5 from 273K ratings, while Laudo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Partiful or Laudo have ads?

Neither Partiful nor Laudo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Partiful or Laudo?

Partiful ships an update weekly, and Laudo every 8 days. Most recently, Partiful was updated on October 21, 2026 and Laudo on October 17, 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.*