# Paperless Post vs Intelligence Squared+

Paperless Post and Intelligence Squared+ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Intelligence Squared+'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Paperless Post's. Paperless Post's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (128K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paperless Post sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Intelligence Squared+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intelligence Squared+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paperless Post has 128K 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 Intelligence Squared+'s.

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, Intelligence Squared+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperless Post | Intelligence Squared+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelligence-squared-plus/id6444066081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Paperless Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/489940392) | [Intelligence Squared (UK) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652056003) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperless Post

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

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Create and manage events with beautiful online invitations. Customize designs, send via email or text, and track RSVPs effortlessly. Perfect for any occasion, from casual parties to professional events.

**Highlights:** Thousands of online invitation templates, Customizable designs with fonts, colors, and images, Textable event pages, RSVP tracking and guest management, Co-host functionality, On-site guest check-in

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 200 Coins for US invites | $46.00 | one-time |
| 300 Coins for US | $57.00 | 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


### Intelligence Squared+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelligence-squared-plus/id6444066081)

Access a vast library of debates and discussions from leading figures in politics, science, and the arts. Engage with speakers live, connect with other subscribers, and enjoy exclusive discounts on events and merchandise.

**Highlights:** Extensive video library of debates, Live event streaming, Interactive Q&A with speakers, Subscriber community, Discounts on tickets and merchandise, Premium newsletter

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intelligence Squared+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Intelligence Squared+ Yearly | $134.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperless Post free?

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

### Is Intelligence Squared+ free?

Intelligence Squared+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paperless Post or Intelligence Squared+?

Intelligence Squared+ is rated higher. Paperless Post averages 4.8 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while Intelligence Squared+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Paperless Post or Intelligence Squared+ have ads?

Neither Paperless Post nor Intelligence Squared+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paperless Post or Intelligence Squared+?

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, and Intelligence Squared+ every 2 months. Most recently, Paperless Post was updated on November 15, 2026 and Intelligence Squared+ on November 14, 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.*