# Evite vs Crossroads UMC

The clearest difference is rating: Evite at 4.8 against Crossroads UMC's 4.0. Evite also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (518K vs 4). Crossroads UMC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evite sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per 3 months. Crossroads UMC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Evite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evite has 518K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Evite ships an update every 2 weeks, Crossroads UMC every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evite | Crossroads UMC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (518K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evite-party-invitation-maker/id431685286/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossroads-umc/id6443334363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **518K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evite, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/431685290) | [Crossroads United Methodist Church (VA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469087312) |

## What reviewers say

### Evite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evite-party-invitation-maker/id431685286)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Create and send digital invitations for any occasion, from birthdays to weddings. Customize designs, track RSVPs, manage guest lists, and even include gift registries or crowdfunding options. Plan your next event effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Thousands of free and premium digital invitations, Customizable templates for any occasion, RSVP tracking and guest updates, Sign-up lists and gifting options, Send invitations via text or email, Upload your own photos and artwork

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evite Pro - 3 Month | $79.99 | per 3 months |
| Small (up to 15 guests) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Small (up to 15 guests) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Silver (12 invitations) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Medium (up to 50 guests) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Medium (up to 40 guests) | $32.99 | one-time |
| Gold (30 invitations) | $36.99 | one-time |
| Large (up to 100 guests) | $64.99 | one-time |
| Platinum (75 invitations) | $68.99 | one-time |
| Diamond (750 invitations) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of templates
- 💡 Ability to add charity to event
- 👍 Organizes events well
- 👍 Tells who has viewed invite

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Formatting issues with message
- 🐛 RSVP toggle design flaw
- 🐛 Glitchy app and website
- 🐛 Inability to cancel event reminders

**Reported bugs**

- Invites not being delivered
- Inability to log in or create account
- Inconsistent functionality across platforms
- Inability to save or update event details

**Requested features**

- Restore 'What to Bring' section
- Add cancellation deadline for events
- Improve WhatsApp integration
- Allow editing of invites after creation
- Provide better customer support


### Crossroads UMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossroads-umc/id6443334363)

Engage with a welcoming community, access media content, and make convenient donations. This app provides a platform to learn more about the church and connect with its members.

**Highlights:** Community engagement, Media content access, Convenient donations, Learn about the church, Welcoming and affirmed environment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evite free?

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

### Is Crossroads UMC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evite or Crossroads UMC?

Evite is rated higher. Evite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 518K ratings, while Crossroads UMC averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Evite or Crossroads UMC have ads?

Evite shows ads; Crossroads UMC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evite or Crossroads UMC?

Evite ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crossroads UMC every 25 months. Most recently, Evite was updated on November 10, 2026 and Crossroads UMC 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.*