# Paperless Post vs Ember

The clearest difference is rating: Paperless Post at 4.8 against Ember's 3.3. Paperless Post also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (34% vs 18%). Ember's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paperless Post sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Ember asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paperless Post holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paperless Post has 126K ratings behind it against 7.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Paperless Post's written reviews are positive against 18% of Ember's.

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, Ember every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperless Post | Ember |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (126K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389/reviews)** | [3.3 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-temperature-control/id1147470931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **126K** | 7.4K |
| Positive reviews | **34.0% of reviews** | 18.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paperless Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/489940392) | [Ember Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063861447) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperless Post

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

**Currently charting:** #176 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


### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-temperature-control/id1147470931)

This app allows you to precisely control the temperature of your hot beverages using a smart mug. Customize presets, receive notifications when your drink reaches the perfect temperature, and explore recipes. Personalize your mug settings for an enhanced drinking experience.

**Highlights:** Precise temperature control, Save temperature presets, Beverage recipes and blogs, Customizable notifications, Manage multiple mugs, Personalize mug settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Keeps drink at perfect temperature
- 🍵 Great for tea and coffee drinkers
- 🎨 Customizable LED light colors
- 🔋 Decent battery life when used properly
- 🤖 Apple Watch app integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Requires frequent charging and docking
- 🔒 Forced account creation and login
- 🔄 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
- 🤔 Confusing app UI and controls

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out
- Mug disconnects from app randomly
- Firmware update process often fails
- App doesn't always detect liquid in mug
- Presets and settings get lost after updates

**Requested features**

- Battery level indicator on main screen
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality
- Wireless charging option
- Ability to lock temperature settings
- Automatic temperature adjustment based on volume


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperless Post free?

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

### Is Ember free?

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

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

Paperless Post is rated higher. Paperless Post averages 4.8 out of 5 from 126K ratings, while Ember averages 3.3 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Paperless Post or Ember have ads?

Neither Paperless Post nor Ember shows ads.

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

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, and Ember every 2 months. Most recently, Paperless Post was updated on September 29, 2026 and Ember on September 28, 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.*