# Passport Mobile vs Apple Invites

The clearest difference is rating: Apple Invites at 4.7 against Passport Mobile's 2.5. Apple Invites also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 151) and review sentiment (42% vs 20%). Passport Mobile's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Apple Invites holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple Invites has 22K ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Passport Mobile's written reviews are positive against 42% of Apple Invites's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Passport Mobile | Apple Invites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passport-mobile/id427117966/reviews) | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-invites/id6472498645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 151 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **41.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 18 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Passport Unlimited, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427117969) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Passport Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passport-mobile/id427117966)

Discover and redeem offers from participating merchants with this app. Browse deals by category, location, or proximity to your destination. Manage your membership, save favorites, and receive personalized notifications.

**Highlights:** Browse participating locations, Discover new offers, Filter and search options, Map view for nearby discounts, Save favorite offers, Curated notifications, Mobile redemption

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Apple Invites

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

**Currently charting:** #44 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 Passport Mobile free?

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

### Is Apple Invites free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Passport Mobile or Apple Invites?

Apple Invites is rated higher. Passport Mobile averages 2.5 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Apple Invites averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.

### Do Passport Mobile or Apple Invites have ads?

Neither Passport Mobile nor Apple Invites shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Passport Mobile or Apple Invites?

Passport Mobile ships an update monthly, and Apple Invites monthly. Most recently, Passport Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and Apple Invites on November 3, 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.*