Apple Invites alternative
Every guest. Every phone.
Apple Invites needs iCloud+ to create events. TwistInvite works for hosts on iPhone and Android, and guests reply from any phone's browser.
- Free: 3 events/month
- No guest account
- No ads
Built for mixed group chats
No iCloud+ needed to host
Apple Invites hosts need iCloud+ (from $0.99/month). TwistInvite has a free plan.
On iPhone and Android
TwistInvite is on the App Store and Google Play.
Video invitations with a voice message
Pick a video or photo template and hold to record a personal voice message.
TwistInvite vs Apple Invites and other alternatives
Side-by-side US prices from each company's official pages.
Bottom line: iCloud+ starts lower ($0.99/month) than TwistInvite Premium, but TwistInvite has a free plan and works for Android hosts.
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| TwistInvite★ Best value | Apple Invites | Partiful | Evite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0: 3 events/month | No (host needs iCloud+) | Yes (core platform) | Yes (free designs show ads) |
| Entry paid price / month | $8.99 (or $2.99/week) | iCloud+ from $0.99 | Plus $4.99 | — |
| Entry paid price / year | $39.99 | Not stated | Not stated | Pro $249.99 |
| Per-event or per-card price | Optional add-ons $0.99–$1.99 | — | Ticket fees on paid events | Premium $17.99 (≤12 guests) to $99.99 (≤750) |
| Guest account to RSVP | No account; email optional | Apple Account or email check | Name + phone + verification code | Not stated |
| Ads | No ads | Not stated | Not stated | Yes on free designs |
Prices in USD for the US, as of Nov 2026, from official pricing or help pages (support.apple.com, partiful.com/plus, help.partiful.com, support.evite.com; TwistInvite: twistinvite.com/pricing). Prices may vary by region/promo.
Start from a TwistInvite template
These are real TwistInvite video invitation templates.
Questions about switching from Apple Invites
?Is Apple Invites cheaper?
iCloud+ starts at $0.99/month in the US, less than TwistInvite Premium. But Apple Invites hosts need iCloud+, while TwistInvite has a free plan for 3 events a month and works on Android too.
?Is TwistInvite free?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 events per month. Premium is $2.99/week, $8.99/month or $39.99/year (as of Nov 2026; may vary by region/promo).
?Do guests need an account to RSVP?
No. Guests open your link in their browser and reply Going, Can't make it or Maybe. Email is optional.
?Does TwistInvite show ads?
No. TwistInvite doesn't show ads on your invitations.
?Can I add a personal message?
Yes. Hold to record a voice message that guests hear with your video invitation.
iPhone and Android
Invite everyone in the group chat
Pick a video template, add a voice message, and share it anywhere. Free for 3 events a month, and guests reply without an account.
