Comparison

Seatsy vs SeatFlow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Seatsy

Design event seating charts with an unlimited canvas and powerful guest management tools. Import guest lists, drag-and-drop assignments, and create precise floor plans. Syncs across devices and exports layouts as images.

Highlights
  • Unlimited canvas for any event size
  • Drag-and-drop table and guest placement
  • CSV/XLSX guest list import
  • Spreadsheet-style bulk guest editing
  • Precise floor planner with templates
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export layouts as PNG images
Features
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From intimate dinners to conferences with hundreds of guests, Seatsy combines detailed guest management with a precise visual floor planner. Import CSV, TSV, or XLSX guest lists, bulk-edit details in spreadsheet mode, assign seats by drag and drop, arrange tables on a flexible canvas, and export PNG layouts or CSV guest lists. No account is required. Work fully offline with automatic saving, or enable iCloud sync to keep events updated across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. FLOOR PLAN & TABLE LAYOUTS • Adjust the canvas width and length for larger venue layouts • Drag and drop tables with snap-to-grid precision and magnetic alignment guides • Zoom, rotate, and fine-tune table placement • Choose round, rectangular, rectangular-with-ends, or banquet tables • Start with templates for VIP lounges, head tables, sweetheart tables, kids’ corners, cocktail tables, conference tables, family tables, and vendor tables SPREADSHEET MODE & IMPORT/EXPORT • Edit multiple guests at once in a spreadsheet-style grid • Import CSV/TSV/XLSX files with smart column mapping and saved preferences • Paste tab- or comma-separated data directly from the clipboard • Assign guests to tables during import or manually • Export the full guest list with table assignments as CSV SMART GUEST MANAGEMENT • Drag and drop guests onto seats; assign, unassign, lock, or reserve seats • Use 4-character initials on guest badges for easier identification • Add notes, VIP status, built-in tags, or custom tags • Search and filter guest details and seating status • Access a detailed in-app help guide SMART SEATING ACTIONS • Auto-Fill Open Seats to place unassigned guests instantly • Shuffle movable guests while preserving locked seats • Distribute VIPs evenly across tables MULTI-DEVICE & EVENT WORKFLOW • Create, duplicate, and rename event plans • Optionally sync events across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud • Work offline with automatic saving and sync when iCloud becomes available • See table, seat, seated, and unassigned guest counts at a glance GETTING STARTED Create an event, add tables or start from a template, import or enter guests, and assign them to seats. Open Floor Plan to arrange the tables and refine the final layout. Seatsy works for weddings, receptions, banquets, conferences, corporate dinners, galas, parties, classrooms, and other events that need organized seating. Seatsy includes a free starter plan. Upgrade in Settings to unlock the full planning workspace. Terms of Use: https://pipsapps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pipsapps.com/privacy.html

About

SeatFlow

Easily plan and visualize seating arrangements for various events like weddings, classrooms, or restaurants. This app allows you to add guests, customize seat layouts, and export your designs in multiple formats. It works offline, keeping your data secure on your device.

Highlights
  • Create seating projects for various events
  • Add and organize people with details
  • Drag and drop seat assignments
  • Customize seat shapes and labels
  • Utilize pre-built templates
  • Auto-fill and shuffle assignments
  • Export layouts as images or data
Features
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SeatFlow — Seating Arrangement Made Simple Plan, organize, and visualize seating layouts for any occasion. Whether you're a teacher arranging a classroom, a wedding planner assigning guest tables, a coach designing team formations, or a restaurant manager optimizing your floor plan — SeatFlow has you covered. Features: Create seating projects for Classrooms, Weddings, Sports, and Restaurants Add people with names, groups, color coding, and notes Drag and drop to assign seats with ease Customize seat shapes, sizes, colors, and labels Use pre-built templates to get started fast Auto-fill and shuffle seating assignments Export layouts as PNG images, CSV, or JSON Works fully offline — all data stays on your device Subscription Information: SeatFlow requires an active subscription to use. The following auto-renewable subscription options are available: Weekly Lifetime (one-time purchase) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/MAAlsaleh0/SeatFlow_Legal/blob/main/PRIVACY_POLICY.md Terms of Use: https://github.com/MAAlsaleh0/SeatFlow_Legal/blob/main/TERMS_OF_USE.md

Screenshots

Seatsy4 screens
SeatFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SeatFlow at 5.0 against Seatsy's 3.9. Seatsy's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Seatsy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SeatFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SeatFlow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seatsy has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Seatsy versus SeatFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeatsySeatFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4++9
DeveloperAlona NesterenkoMohammed Alsaleh

Customer experience

Seatsy

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

SeatFlow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Seatsy

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$19.99
2 purchases

SeatFlow

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Seatsy free?
Seatsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SeatFlow free?
SeatFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Seatsy or SeatFlow?
SeatFlow is rated higher. Seatsy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while SeatFlow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Seatsy or SeatFlow have ads?
Neither Seatsy nor SeatFlow shows ads.

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