Comparison

The Knot vs Brides Today

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

Brides Today

Features
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India Today Group, India’s premier media conglomerate with over 42 years of media heritage, announces new beginnings with Brides Today, a luxury wedding magazine, which is an extension of the group’s monopoly over the couture wedding space. The publication is a one-stop shop for brides, grooms, and their families to plan and execute luxe weddings. It offers the same high-end look and feel that readers and brands have come to love over the years with the group’s previous wedding publication. Brides Today will publish 10 issues per year, targeting not only the bride and groom, but the entire bridal brigade and all high-life enthusiasts. The content boasts of luxury weddings, opulent bridal-wear and international lifestyle along with the latest trends in destination events, honeymoon hotspots, spectacular soirées, and more. It promises to make nuptial journeys a fairytale for every bride and groom to-be, as well as all attendees, scoping everything from dream dresses to diamonds, haute couture to décor. Each of the 10 issues will have a central wedding theme, which will bind all the sections together. Depending on the theme of a particular issue, all the sections from fashion to wedding planning, from beauty to jewellery, will talk about bridal fashion, jewellery, destinations and planning tips related to executing that theme. In a nutshell, it will be an A-Z guide on that particular wedding theme. “We are very excited to offer Brides Today, a one-of-its-kind content platform, which eases readers into this important category in India. I am honoured to be entrusted with such an overwhelming legacy and such a luxurious title. Being an India Today Group publication is a proud moment and we hope to provide our readers with the kind of content they want,” said Nupur Mehta Puri, the editor of the magazine. The magazine will be an eclectic mix of modernity and tradition, the complete package for the contemporary couple looking to turn their wedding day dream to reality. The brand also addresses a groom’s needs too, with special features on men’s wear, lifestyle updates, and tips on grooming. All in all, the publication has a celebratory vibe to it, while catering to the booming bridal market in the country. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $7.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

Screenshots

The Knot4 screens
Brides Today4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Knot at none against Brides Today's 10. The Knot also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). Brides Today's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Brides Today sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. The Knot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Knot ships an update weekly, Brides Today every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
The Knot versus Brides Today: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe KnotBrides Today
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (224K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings224K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#130 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Knot Inc.Living Media India Ltd.

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

Brides Today

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Knot

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Brides Today

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Harper’s Bazaar Bride$12.993 Months
  • Harper’s Bazaar Bride$24.996 Months
One-time7
  • Harper's Bazaar Bride November 2014$4.99
  • Harper’s Bazaar Bride March 2014$5.99
  • Harper’s Bazaar Bride April 2014$5.99
Show 4 more
  • Harper’s Bazaar Bride February 2015$5.99
  • Harper’s Bazaar Bride August 2015$5.99
  • Harper’s Bazaar Bride February 2016$5.99
  • Harper\'s Bazaar Bride November 2016$5.99

Questions

Is The Knot free?
The Knot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brides Today free?
Brides Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Knot or Brides Today have ads?
Neither The Knot nor Brides Today shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Knot or Brides Today?
The Knot ships an update weekly, and Brides Today every 2 months. Most recently, The Knot was updated on November 11, 2026 and Brides Today on November 11, 2026.

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