# The Knot vs reLend

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | The Knot | reLend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (224K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-knot-wedding-planner-app/id457941553/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relend/id1631272155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **224K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 457 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Knot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321839277) | [ReLend LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631272157) |

## What reviewers say

### The Knot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-knot-wedding-planner-app/id457941553)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful planning tools
- 📚 Comprehensive wedding planning resources
- 💻 Customizable wedding website
- 📋 Detailed checklists and timelines
- 💰 Budget tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🇨🇦 Limited features for non-US users
- 🐛 Glitchy app and website
- 🤖 Lack of personalization options
- 🕰️ Outdated vendor information
- 🔗 Disconnected between app and website

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relend/id1631272155)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*