# Paperless Post vs Nanit

Paperless Post and Nanit both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Nanit's written reviews are positive against 34% of Paperless Post's. Nanit also leads on chart position (#9 vs #191). Paperless Post's advantage is ratings volume (127K vs 38K) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paperless Post sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Nanit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Paperless Post against 4.7 for Nanit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 127K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Paperless Post's written reviews are positive against 66% of Nanit's.

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, Nanit weekly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperless Post | Nanit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389/reviews)** | [4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanit/id1137885597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **127K** | 38K |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #191 | **#9** |
| Size | 69 MB | 818 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paperless Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/489940392) | [Udisense inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764717) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperless Post

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

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Create and manage events with a digital invitation platform. Choose from a wide range of customizable card or flyer designs, send them via email, text, or link, and track guest responses. Features include guest management, surveys, and on-site check-in.

**Highlights:** Online invitation maker, Customizable templates, RSVP tracking, Guest management, Event details blocks, Guest questions and surveys, On-site event check-in

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| 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 |
| 125 Coins for US invites | $28.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins for US invites | $44.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins for US invites | $46.00 | one-time |
| 300 Coins for US invites | $49.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins for US | $57.00 | one-time |
| 400 Coins for US invites | $60.00 | 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


### Nanit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanit/id1137885597)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #173 Top Free · Lifestyle, #193 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app uses advanced computer vision to interpret your baby's movements, providing insights into their sleep patterns, fussiness, and overall well-being. It helps parents understand their baby's needs and improve sleep habits with daily summaries and sleep scores.

**Highlights:** AI-powered baby movement analysis, Sleep pattern tracking, Fussiness detection, Night sleep insights, Daily sleep summaries, Sleep Score reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Plan 850039438059 | $119.99 | per year |
| Memories Plan 850039438059 | $119.99 | per year |
| Milestones Plan 850039438073 | $299.99 | per year |
| Insights Premium 850039438059 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Insights Premium 850039438059 | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent video and sound quality
- 🚀 Responsive and easy to use app
- 💡 Helpful sleep tracking and insights
- 🔒 Reliable monitoring and alerts
- 🌙 Useful nightlight and white noise features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive hardware and subscription
- 🔌 Frequent disconnections and connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains phone battery significantly
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 📊 Limited free features, paywall for advanced insights

**Reported bugs**

- Camera disconnects and requires manual reset
- App crashes and freezes during use
- Inaccurate sleep tracking and event logging
- Compatibility issues with certain WiFi networks

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually log sleep and feeding events
- Improved multi-camera support and management
- Customizable notification sounds and alerts
- Rotation and zoom functionality for camera
- Automatic night mode scheduling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperless Post free?

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

### Is Nanit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paperless Post or Nanit?

Paperless Post is rated higher. Paperless Post averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while Nanit averages 4.7 from 38K ratings.

### Do Paperless Post or Nanit have ads?

Neither Paperless Post nor Nanit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paperless Post or Nanit?

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, and Nanit weekly. Most recently, Paperless Post was updated on October 2, 2026 and Nanit on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Paperless Post or Nanit?

Paperless Post currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and Nanit at #9. 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.*