# Paperless Post vs Apple Invites

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apple Invites at none against Paperless Post's 18. Apple Invites also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 34%) and chart position (#40 vs #190). Paperless Post's advantage is ratings volume (126K vs 21K) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. Apple Invites asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Paperless Post against 4.7 for Apple Invites. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paperless Post has 126K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Paperless Post's written reviews are positive against 42% of Apple Invites's.

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, Apple Invites monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperless Post | Apple Invites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (126K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389/reviews)** | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-invites/id6472498645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **126K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **42.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #190 | **#40** |
| Size | 69 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Paperless Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/489940392) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperless Post

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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


### Apple Invites

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-invites/id6472498645)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Design custom invitations for any occasion using photos or emojis. Manage guest lists, share event details like maps and weather, and foster collaboration with shared music playlists and photo albums. Keep everyone informed and connected for seamless event planning and celebration.

**Highlights:** Customizable invitation backgrounds (photos/emojis), Automatic map and weather details, Link-based invitations via messaging, Web and app-based RSVP management, Event-specific message board, Collaborative music playlists, Shared photo albums

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🎨 Beautiful design
- 📷 Integrated photo sharing
- 🎶 Shared playlists
- 🗓️ Calendar integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires iCloud+ subscription
- 🤖 Limited functionality for non-Apple users
- 🗓️ No co-host or recurring event options
- 🤔 Confusing RSVP process
- 📤 Tedious individual guest invitations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when selecting background photos
- Inconsistent time zone handling
- Invitee login issues on non-Apple devices

**Requested features**

- Add co-host functionality
- Allow manual RSVP updates by host
- Batch invite guests
- Integrate with other music platforms
- Add event countdown timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperless Post free?

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

### Is Apple Invites free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paperless Post or Apple Invites?

Paperless Post is rated higher. Paperless Post averages 4.8 out of 5 from 126K ratings, while Apple Invites averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Do Paperless Post or Apple Invites have ads?

Neither Paperless Post nor Apple Invites shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paperless Post or Apple Invites?

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, and Apple Invites monthly. Most recently, Paperless Post was updated on September 25, 2026 and Apple Invites on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Paperless Post or Apple Invites?

Paperless Post currently peaks at #190 in the App Store charts, and Apple Invites at #40. 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.*