# Paperless Post vs Invitation Maker by Desygner

Paperless Post and Invitation Maker by Desygner both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Invitation Maker by Desygner's written reviews are positive against 34% of Paperless Post's. Invitation Maker by Desygner also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Paperless Post's advantage is ratings volume (127K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paperless Post sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Invitation Maker by Desygner sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.95 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invitation Maker by Desygner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paperless Post has 127K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Invitation Maker by Desygner's.

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, Invitation Maker by Desygner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperless Post | Invitation Maker by Desygner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-by-desygner/id1563672900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paperless Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/489940392) | [Desygner Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121127855) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperless Post

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

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 (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


### Invitation Maker by Desygner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-by-desygner/id1563672900)

Easily design and send custom invitations for any occasion. Choose from thousands of templates, edit text and images, and share online or download high-resolution files for free. No design experience needed.

**Highlights:** Thousands of templates, Easy-to-use editing tools, Free images, icons, and fonts, Import own images, Downloadable high-resolution files, No watermarks, Automatic resizing, Version history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter — Weekly | $3.95 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Invitations PRO 1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Business | $98.90 | per month |
| Credit pack: 5 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shutterstock image | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special credit pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Credit pack: 10 credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Spark — 500 AI Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Credit pack: 30 credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lite — 1,350 AI Credits | $24.95 | one-time |
| Plus — 2,900 AI Credits | $49.90 | one-time |
| Pro — 6,200 AI Credits | $99.90 | one-time |
| Max — 33,000 AI Credits | $499.00 | one-time |
| Ultra — 70,000 AI Credits | $999.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperless Post free?

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

### Is Invitation Maker by Desygner free?

Invitation Maker by Desygner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paperless Post or Invitation Maker by Desygner?

Invitation Maker by Desygner is rated higher. Paperless Post averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while Invitation Maker by Desygner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Paperless Post or Invitation Maker by Desygner have ads?

Neither Paperless Post nor Invitation Maker by Desygner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paperless Post or Invitation Maker by Desygner?

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, and Invitation Maker by Desygner every 4 days. Most recently, Paperless Post was updated on October 31, 2026 and Invitation Maker by Desygner on October 26, 2026.

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