Apple is launching its own app for digital invitations, Apple Invites. It lets you design stylish cards, manage guests, and even create shared playlists for your event. The app integrates Apple Maps, iMessage, and AI-powered design tools to make planning even easier. Android users can also receive and respond to invitations - without an Apple ID. But what can the app really do and is it worth using?
Apple Invites: Features in Detail
Apple Invites makes creating and managing events easier than ever. The app offers a variety of functions that are perfectly integrated into the Apple ecosystem:
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Personalized invitations: With Apple Invites, you can design stylish invitation cards directly in the app. You have access to various designs, fonts and images - either from your own photo library or from a curated selection from Apple.
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Easy event planning & guest management: The app helps you coordinate appointments, manage attendee lists, and send reminders. Guests can respond via iMessage, email, or even a web link - whether they're using an iPhone or Android device.
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Seamless integration with Apple services: Apple Invites works perfectly with Apple Maps for location information, iCloud for shared photo albums and Apple Music for event playlists. This way you can not only invite, but also create the right atmosphere for your event.
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AI-powered design and text tools: With "Image Playground" you can create creative graphics for your invitations, while the "Writing Tools" help you formulate the invitation text. The AI supports you in creating attractive and suitable designs in just a few clicks.
How do Apple Invites work?
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Create Event: Open the app, enter the name, date and location of your event. You can also add a description or leave special instructions for guests.
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design invitation: Choose from various templates, add your own images or use the AI-supported design tools. The font and colors can also be customized.
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Invite guests: Send your invitation directly via iMessage, email or as a web link. Guests can accept or decline with one click - even without an Apple ID or iPhone.
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Manage event details: See at a glance who has confirmed, send reminders or add further information. Guests can leave comments or connect via shared photo albums and playlists.
Costs & Availability
Apple Invites is available for free on the App Store, but some features require an iCloud+ subscription.
cost model
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basic functions free of charge: Create invitations, manage guests and send invitations.
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iCloud+ required for advanced features like AI-powered designs, larger storage options for shared photo albums, and exclusive templates.Prices start at €0.99 per month.
availability
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Only for iPhone & iPad with iOS 17.4 or later.
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No Android download, but guests can join via the web link.
So if you already use an Apple device, you get a well-integrated invitation solution – with premium extras for iCloud+ subscribers.
Apple Invites in Check – Strengths and Weaknesses
What convinces:
👍 Apple integration: Works perfectly with iMessages, Apple Music, iCloud+
👍 Usable without an account: Simply click on the link and reply
👍 No advertising, no hidden costs
Where it is weak:
👎 No group chat for guests: Interaction only takes place via private messages
👎 Only usable with iCloud+: Invitations can only be sent with a subscription
👎 Modest design choices: Fewer creative templates than in other apps
Conclusion: Is the app worth it?
Apple Invites is a simple, well-integrated app - but can only really be used by Apple users with an iCloud+ subscription. Anyone who regularly plans events and is already active in the Apple ecosystem benefits from the seamless connection with iMessage, Apple Maps and Apple Music.
However, there are limitations: without iCloud+ you can only create previews, guests have no opportunity to interact, and design options remain limited. If you are looking for more creative templates or social features, alternatives such as Partiful or Evite are better off.
➡ Apple Invites is perfect for Apple fans who are looking for a simple, ad-free app. For everyone else, there are more flexible and, above all, free alternatives.
