Comparison

The Knot vs reLend

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Knot

This app helps couples plan their entire wedding from engagement to the big day. It offers tools for guest lists, registries, vendor searches, and budget management, all in one place. It also includes a customizable countdown and inspiration boards.

Highlights
  • Wedding countdown
  • Registry management
  • Guest list and RSVP tracking
  • Vendor discovery and messaging
  • Budget tools
  • Customizable wedding website
  • Inspiration boards
Features
Currently charting
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Plan Your Dream Day with The Knot: The #1 Rated Free Wedding Planner App NEW! Introducing The Knot's Peace of Mind Program Plan your wedding with total confidence thanks to The Knot’s Peace of Mind Program. As the wedding industry's first safety net program for last-minute vendor cancellations, we’re here to protect your big day. If an eligible vendor cancels close to your wedding date, our dedicated support team steps in to help you rebook a replacement vendor and cover up to $500 of any price difference. Say goodbye to last-minute panic and hello to stress-free planning! From the moment you say "yes" to walking down the aisle, The Knot Wedding Planner App makes planning your big day seamless, organized, and fun. Whether you need a customizable wedding countdown, a top-rated wedding registry, or an easy guest list manager, our all-in-one planning tools are here to bring your vision to life. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING Wedding Countdown: Track the days, hours, and minutes until you say "I do" with a personalized, shareable countdown screen. Wedding Registry: Easily create and manage your registry. Combine physical gifts, cash funds, honeymoon funds, and experiences in one place. NEW! Link a Venmo account to your cash funds so guests can give seamlessly. Guest List & RSVPs: Track responses, manage meal preferences, organize contact details, and update your guest list in real-time. Wedding Venues & Vendors: Discover, compare, and message local wedding venues, photographers, florists, caterers, and bridal vendors. Save the Dates & Invitations: Browse matching stationery, digital invitations, and save-the-date cards that pair seamlessly with your wedding aesthetic. Seating Chart & Budget Tools: Keep your wedding budget on track and build interactive seating arrangements with ease. Custom Wedding Website: Share event details, schedule updates, travel info, and registry links directly with your guests. Wedding Style Quiz & Inspiration: Take our Style Quiz to discover your unique wedding vision. Create a wedding inspiration board full of wedding dresses, decor, and color palettes to share with your vendors and bridal party. WHY COUPLES LOVE THE KNOT Join millions of couples who trust The Knot to streamline their wedding planning journey. From finding the perfect wedding venue to sending digital invitations and managing guest list details, everything you need is right at your fingertips—100% free. Download The Knot: Wedding Planner App today and start planning your dream wedding! Legal & Support Privacy Policy: https://www.theknot.com/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://www.theknot.com/terms-and-conditions Do Not Sell My Info: https://theknotww.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360000590371 CA Privacy Notice: https://www.theknotww.com/ca-collection-notice

About

reLend

Connect with people in your community to rent items you need or earn money by lending out your own belongings. Discover a wide variety of goods, from tools to electronics, and manage rentals securely through the app.

Highlights
  • Discover and rent items
  • List items for rent
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Community item requests
  • Flexible rental durations
  • Earn money by lending
Features
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Discover, Rent, and Earn with reLend! Tired of buying expensive things that you only use once in a while? Want to make extra cash by renting out items that are collecting dust in your home? reLend makes renting and lending items simple and secure. Why choose reLend? - Wide Variety of Items: From tools and sports gear to party supplies and electronics, find what you need without breaking the bank. - Easy Listing Process: Have items lying around? List them in minutes and start earning by renting them out to others in your community. - Secure Payments: Safe, hassle-free payments for renters and item owners alike. HOW IT WORKS AS A RENTER: - Browse items to rent near you - Select how long you want to rent the item - Chat with the Lender to confirm details and pay through the app - After you are done using the item, simply return it to the Lender - Can’t find what you’re looking for? Post a request to the community! HOW IT WORKS AS A LENDER: - Upload an item by filling out a form with images and a description of the item - Choose your price and renting schedule - Sit back and wait for a renter to contact you! PERFECT FOR: - Hosting events or parties - Planning outdoor adventures - Accessing tools or equipment without buying - Making extra income by uploading your items Whether you need it for a day or a month, reLend connects you with affordable rentals or helps you earn by renting out your belongings! Download now and start renting today!

Screenshots

The Knot4 screens
reLend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Knot and reLend both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of reLend's written reviews are positive against 43% of The Knot's. reLend also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). The Knot's advantage is ratings volume (224K vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Knot against 5.0 for reLend. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Knot has 224K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of The Knot's written reviews are positive against 100% of reLend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Knot ships an update weekly, reLend every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Knot versus reLend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe KnotreLend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (224K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings224K — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Knot Inc.ReLend LLC

Customer experience

The Knot

All ratings223,637 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral15.6%
Negative41.5%

reLend

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Knot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Guest list data disappearing
  • Formatting issues on wedding website
  • Registry tab not syncing properly
  • Checklist items not saving correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to share planning with partner
  • More customization for wedding website
  • Improved guest list management
  • Seamless integration between app and website
  • Expanded vendor options for non-US locations

reLend

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Knot

No in-app purchases

None

reLend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Knot free?
The Knot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is reLend free?
reLend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Knot or reLend?
reLend is rated higher. The Knot averages 4.9 out of 5 from 224K ratings, while reLend averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do The Knot or reLend have ads?
Neither The Knot nor reLend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Knot or reLend?
The Knot ships an update weekly, and reLend every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Knot was updated on November 12, 2026 and reLend on November 3, 2026.

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