# Paperless Post vs Partiful

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Partiful at 87% against Paperless Post's 34%. Partiful also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#3 vs #185). Paperless Post's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paperless Post sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Partiful sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Partiful holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126K and 254K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Paperless Post's written reviews are positive against 87% of Partiful's.

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, Partiful weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperless Post | Partiful |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (126K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389/reviews) | **[5.0 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partiful-party-invite-maker/id1662982304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 126K | **254K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#3** |
| Size | 69 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Paperless Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/489940392) | [Partiful](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662983537) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperless Post

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### Partiful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partiful-party-invite-maker/id1662982304)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Lifestyle, #97 Top Free (US App Store)

Create fun, personalized event pages for any occasion, from birthdays to weddings. Invite guests easily with a shareable link, track RSVPs, and share updates and photos. Discover local events and connect with your social circle.

**Highlights:** Create event pages for any occasion, Customize with themes, effects, and posters, Guest interaction with comments and photos, Invite anyone with a shareable link, Track RSVPs in real-time, Share updates via text blast, Discover local events and things to do

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Partiful Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Peek | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Add-On | $4.95 | one-time |
| Premium App Icon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Add-On (2 Pack) | $9.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable event invites
- 🚀 Streamlined event management
- 👍 Convenient guest list tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with calendar access
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💬 Clunky messaging/communication features
- 🔍 Lack of multi-language support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when editing event date and time
- Non-English keyboard support issues
- Text blast notifications not always reliable

**Requested features**

- Add option to RSVP on behalf of guests
- Implement a 'pay later' feature for event costs
- Introduce a polling/voting system for event details
- Allow hosts to respond to 'can't go' comments
- Add support for multiple currencies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperless Post free?

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

### Is Partiful free?

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

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

Partiful is rated higher. Paperless Post averages 4.8 out of 5 from 126K ratings, while Partiful averages 5.0 from 254K ratings.

### Do Paperless Post or Partiful have ads?

Neither Paperless Post nor Partiful shows ads.

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

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, and Partiful weekly. Most recently, Paperless Post was updated on September 24, 2026 and Partiful on September 24, 2026.

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

Paperless Post currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Partiful at #3. 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.*