# The Knot vs Paperless Post

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Knot at none against Paperless Post's 10. The Knot also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 34%). Paperless Post's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paperless Post sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Knot asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Knot against 4.8 for Paperless Post. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 223K and 127K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of The Knot's written reviews are positive against 34% of Paperless Post's.

The Knot ships an update weekly, Paperless Post fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Knot | Paperless Post |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (223K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-knot-wedding-planner-app/id457941553/reviews)** | [4.8 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **223K** | 127K |
| Positive reviews | **43.0% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #161 | **#156** |
| Size | 457 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [The Knot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321839277) | [Paperless Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/489940392) |

## What reviewers say

### The Knot

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

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This comprehensive wedding planning tool helps couples organize every aspect of their big day. Features include a customizable countdown, registry management, guest list tracking, vendor discovery, and budget tools. It aims to make wedding planning seamless, organized, and fun.

**Highlights:** Wedding countdown, Registry management, Guest list and RSVP tracking, Venue and vendor discovery, Budget tools, Custom wedding website

**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


### Paperless Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Create and manage events with a digital invitation maker. Design custom invitations and event pages, send them via email or text, and track RSVPs effortlessly. Offers a wide range of templates for any occasion.

**Highlights:** Customizable online invitations and greeting cards, Textable event page creation, RSVP tracking and guest management, Co-host functionality, On-site guest check-in, Informational Blocks for event details

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Invites - USD | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Flyer Design - USD | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Coins for US invites | $12.00 | one-time |
| 100 Coins for US invites | $25.00 | one-time |
| 100 Coins for UK invites | $25.00 | one-time |
| 200 Coins for US invites | $46.00 | one-time |
| 300 Coins for US | $57.00 | one-time |
| 450 Coins for US invites | $77.00 | one-time |
| 600 Coins for US invites | $96.00 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins for US invites | $140.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Beautiful designs
- 💡 Eco-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient for event planning
- 👍 Great tracking and RSVP features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 🔍 Unclear pricing model
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Text editing issues
- Syncing problems between app and website
- Unreliable email delivery
- Difficulty managing guest lists

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize email messages
- Better guest management tools
- Improved mobile app functionality
- More flexible design options
- Easier contact/address book integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Knot free?

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

### Is Paperless Post free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Knot or Paperless Post?

The Knot is rated higher. The Knot averages 4.9 out of 5 from 223K ratings, while Paperless Post averages 4.8 from 127K ratings.

### Do The Knot or Paperless Post have ads?

Neither The Knot nor Paperless Post shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Knot or Paperless Post?

The Knot ships an update weekly, and Paperless Post fortnightly. Most recently, The Knot was updated on November 6, 2026 and Paperless Post on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Knot or Paperless Post?

The Knot currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Paperless Post at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*