Apple Invites
What is Apple Invites?
Apple Invites is a Lifestyle app for creating event invitations with a background from a curated set or one of your own photos. Hosts can add cohosts, post event messages, sync events to Calendar, and let guests RSVP in the iPhone app or on the web.
Pricing. Apple Invites is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Planning a party with friends or family who cohost
- Sending invitations by link through any messaging app
- Collecting photos from guests in a shared album after an event
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Why this app is in S tier
Apple Invites scores 94 out of 100: rating 93, rating count 84, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Create unique invitations and bring people together for life’s most exciting moments. Customize your invitation with one of your own photos, or pick from the background gallery to bring your event to life. Cohost with friends, keep guests in the loop, and capture every memory in a Shared Album. Whether you’re hosting or attending, Apple Invites makes it easy to get the party started. Create beautiful invitations: • Choose a background from a curated set of options or pick a photo from your own library to catch your guests’ attention. • Customize the font of your invitation so it feels just right. • Maps and Weather are automatically added so guests have all the details. • Add a Link tile to share anything relevant to your event, like a registry, potluck sign-up sheet, inspo board, collaborative document, and more. Plan and host together: • Add cohosts so friends and family can join in on the fun, invite guests, and share updates. • Sync events to Calendar automatically so you can easily keep track of what’s coming up. • Post messages in the event to keep everyone up to date on last-minute details. Invite and manage RSVPs: • Invite others with just a link using any messaging plat
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 94 / 100 | 96 / 100 | 94 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.9 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Ratings | 21.7K | 111K | 19.1K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.0 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.8 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.2 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 5d ago | 60d ago | 13d ago |
| Price | Free | Free + IAP | Free |
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See all 15 ›Questions about Apple Invites
Do I need to pay to use Apple Invites?
The app is listed as free. Creating invitations requires an iCloud+ subscription, and collaborative playlists require an Apple Music subscription. Anyone can reply to invitations.
Which devices does Apple Invites support?
It is available for all iPhone models running iOS 18 or later. Guests can RSVP in the iPhone app or on the web from any device.
How do guests receive and respond to an invitation?
You can invite others with just a link using any messaging platform. Guests can RSVP in the iPhone app or on the web, and you can track RSVPs within the event.
Is Apple Invites free?
Yes. Apple Invites is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Apple Invites good for?
Apple Invites is built for planning a party with friends or family who cohost, sending invitations by link through any messaging app, collecting photos from guests in a shared album after an event. It sits in the invitation making list on AppTierList.
Is Apple Invites worth it?
Apple Invites is S tier, ranked #6 of 16 invitation making apps with a score of 94 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 21,699 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 5 apps rank above it.
How does Apple Invites compare to Punchbowl?
Apple Invites is S tier at 94; Punchbowl is S tier at 96. Punchbowl ranks higher. Apple Invites is free, with no in-app purchases, Punchbowl is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Apple Invites updated?
Apple Invites was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Invitation Making
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 94 / 100
- Rank in list
- #6 of 16
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 21,699
- Recent reviews
- 3.0 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (5 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Lifestyle
- Good for
- Planning a party with friends or family who cohost, Sending invitations by link through any messaging app, Collecting photos from guests in a shared album after an event
- Requires
- iOS 26.0 or later
- Size
- 109 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 33
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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