# Paperless Post vs Ahvaan

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Paperless Post at 127K against Ahvaan's 7. Paperless Post also leads on chart position (#171 vs unranked). Ahvaan's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 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 Ahvaan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ahvaan 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, Ahvaan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperless Post | Ahvaan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahvaan/id6475946417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 122 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) | [GayatriTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543012793) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperless Post

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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


### Ahvaan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahvaan/id6475946417)

Easily create and manage invitations for any event, from casual get-togethers to formal parties. Personalize your invites with custom messages and track guest RSVPs in real-time. Seamlessly send invitations directly from your contact list.

**Highlights:** Intuitive event creation, Personalized invitations, Seamless guest management, Real-time RSVP tracking, Direct invitations from contacts, Event updates and reminders

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AH-Monthly-Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| AH-Half-Yearly-Premium | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Essential Check-In Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Check-in up to 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Template Unlock, | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Check-In Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Check-in up to 5000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Check-In Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Check-in up to 10000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Check-In Access | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperless Post free?

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

### Is Ahvaan free?

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

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

Ahvaan is rated higher. Paperless Post averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while Ahvaan averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Paperless Post or Ahvaan have ads?

Neither Paperless Post nor Ahvaan shows ads.

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

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, and Ahvaan weekly. Most recently, Paperless Post was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ahvaan on October 20, 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.*