Published on February 6th, 2025
Apple has recently launched a new app called “Invites”. This app is designed to make event planning easy. Whether you’re hosting a party or casual gathering, you can use this app to create, share, and manage invitations right from your iPhone.
Key Features of Apple Invites
- Create custom invitations
- RSVP tracking made easy
- Create playlist for event
- Create shared albums
- Maps and weather forecast integration
A New Competitor in the Invitation App Market
Apple’s launch of Invites is a response to existing invitation apps, a move often called “Sherlocking.” This term refers to Apple introducing a new app or feature that competes with third-party apps.
- Similar Apps: Apple Invites is similar to Partiful, a popular invitation app recently named Google Play’s Best App of 2024. Other competitors include Posh, evite, Paperless Post, and Sendo Invitations.
- Partiful’s Response: The creators of Partiful have already criticized Apple, claiming that the new app copies their idea.
Invitation Creation Made Easy
When creating an invitation with Apple Invites, you can:
- Choose Photos: Select a photo from your own library or pick one from the app’s gallery.
- Customize Invitations: Use Apple’s Image Playground to create original images for your invites.
- Write Messages: Use Apple’s Writing Tools to compose the perfect invitation message.
Added Features for Event Guests
- Shared Memories: Participants can upload photos and videos to a Shared Album for the event, making it easy to preserve and revisit memories.
- Event Playlist: Apple Music subscribers can create a custom soundtrack, which guests can access directly from the invitation.
- Maps and Weather: The app provides guests with directions to the event and weather updates for the day.
Manage Your Event with Ease
Event hosts can:
- Send Invitations: Share the invitation via a link.
- Track RSVPs: Keep track of who has accepted or declined.
- Preview Invitations: Select what details (such as event background or address) to show in the invite preview.
Privacy and Control for Guests
Guests have the flexibility to:
- Control Information Visibility: Decide how their personal details appear to others.
- Respond via App or Web: Respond to invitations through the app or on the web.
- Leave or Report Events: If necessary, guests can leave the event or report any issues.
What Apple Has to Say About Invites
Brent Chiu-Watson, Apple’s senior director of Worldwide Product Marketing for Apps and iCloud, explained:
“With Apple Invites, an event comes to life from the moment the invitation is created, and users can share lasting memories even after they get together. Apple Invites brings together capabilities our users already know and love across iPhone, iCloud, and Apple Music, making it easy to plan special events.”
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Availability and Access
- Free to Download: Apple Invites is available for free on the App Store.
- Device Compatibility: It works on iPhones running iOS 18 or later.
- Web Access: You can also access Apple Invites at icloud.com/invites.
Apple Invites is a powerful tool for anyone looking to plan an event. With its easy-to-use features and integration with other Apple services, it makes organizing and sharing event invitations simpler and more fun. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, wedding, or casual gathering, this app can help you create, manage, and enjoy your event with ease. If you’re already an Apple user, it’s a must-try app for all your event planning needs.
