Comparison

Seatsy vs Nupza

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

Nupza

Features
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Nupza helps event planners stay organized from the first client meeting to the final guest check-in. Manage your clients, events, venues, vendors, budgets, tasks, guest lists, seating charts, RSVP details, QR passes, and event updates from one clean workspace built for modern event planning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nupza.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Seatsy4 screens
Nupza4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nupza at every 4 days against Seatsy's weekly. 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 Nupza sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seatsy ships an update weekly, Nupza every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Seatsy versus Nupza: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeatsyNupza
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlona NesterenkoJorge Lopez

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
1 purchases

Nupza

Subscriptions1
  • Nupza Essential$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Seatsy free?
Seatsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nupza free?
Nupza is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Seatsy or Nupza have ads?
Neither Seatsy nor Nupza shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seatsy or Nupza?
Seatsy ships an update weekly, and Nupza every 4 days. Most recently, Seatsy was updated on September 21, 2026 and Nupza on September 18, 2026.

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