# Paperless Post vs FT

Paperless Post and FT both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of FT's written reviews are positive against 34% of Paperless Post's. FT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18). Paperless Post's advantage is ratings volume (126K vs 36) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). 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. FT asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Paperless Post against 4.9 for FT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paperless Post has 126K ratings behind it against 36, 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 100% of FT's.

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, FT weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperless Post | FT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (126K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperless-post-invitations/id489940389/reviews) | **[4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ft-favorite-things/id6762634150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **126K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paperless Post](https://appshunter.io/developer/489940392) | [JR Collective, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894905121) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperless Post

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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


### FT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ft-favorite-things/id6762634150)

Discover products recommended by friends and trusted communities, free from algorithmic noise and sponsored content. Organize your favorites, ask for personalized advice from an AI assistant, and earn rewards for your engagement.

**Highlights:** Friend-vetted recommendations, Personal favorites and wish lists, AI-powered product search, AI beauty and wellness assistant, Recommendation forums, FT Rewards program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperless Post free?

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

### Is FT free?

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

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

FT is rated higher. Paperless Post averages 4.8 out of 5 from 126K ratings, while FT averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Paperless Post or FT have ads?

Neither Paperless Post nor FT shows ads.

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

Paperless Post ships an update fortnightly, and FT weekly. Most recently, Paperless Post was updated on September 28, 2026 and FT on September 22, 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.*