CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today (February 4, 2025) introduced Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that helps users create custom invitations to gather friends and family for any occasion. With Apple Invites, users can create and easily share invitations, RSVP, contribute to Shared Albums, and engage with Apple Music playlists. Starting today, users can download Apple Invites from the App Store, or access it on the web through icloud.com/invites. iCloud+ subscribers can create invitations, and anyone can RSVP, regardless of whether they have an Apple Account or Apple device.

Apple has once again revolutionised digital interactions with Apple Invites, a powerful new app designed to make event planning effortless. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, business meeting, or casual get-together, this app integrates seamlessly with Apple’s ecosystem to provide a user-friendly and feature-rich experience. Invites is the second “new” app after Sports to launch from Apple which requires downloading from the App Store isn’t of appearing via a OS update.

What is Apple Invites?

Apple Invites is a dedicated event management app that allows users to create, send, and manage invitations with ease. It simplifies event organisation, offering seamless integrations with Apple’s native apps like Calendar, Maps, Messages, and Apple Music. The app is available on iOS 18 and can also be accessed via the web, making it accessible even to non-Apple users.

Effortless Invitation Creation

Apple Invites makes it simple to create visually appealing and personalised invitations. Users can choose from beautifully designed templates, customise fonts and colours, and even add personal messages. The app leverages Apple’s Image Playground, allowing AI-generated graphics to match the theme of your event.

Seamless RSVP Tracking

Managing guest lists is effortless with Apple Invites. Once invitations are sent, hosts can track real-time RSVPs, send reminders, and receive automatic updates when guests confirm or decline attendance. Guests using Apple devices can respond directly through Messages or the app, while non-Apple users can RSVP via a web link.

Shared Event Albums

One of the standout features is Shared Albums, allowing attendees to contribute photos and videos before, during, and after the event. This eliminates the need to collect pictures manually, ensuring every moment is captured and stored in one place.

Apple Music Integration

Smart Event Reminders & Notifications

With built-in integration to the Calendar app, Apple Invites ensures that guests never forget an event. Automatic reminders are sent via notifications and emails, keeping attendees updated on any changes.

Location and Weather Insights

Apple Invites syncs with Apple Maps to provide precise event locations, complete with estimated travel times. The app also integrates with Apple Weather, so guests receive real-time weather updates to prepare accordingly.

Private & Secure

Privacy is a priority, and Apple Invites ensures end-to-end encryption for event details and guest lists. Apple’s commitment to security means that only invited guests have access to the event details.

How Apple Invites Stands Out From the Competition

Unlike third-party apps like Evite, Paperless Post, and Google Calendar, Apple Invites offers a native Apple experience with unmatched ecosystem integration. It works seamlessly across Apple devices, provides iCloud syncing, and ensures end-to-end encryption for security-conscious users.

Who Can Use Apple Invites?

Apple Invites is available to all iCloud+ subscribers for event creation, while anyone can RSVP, even without an Apple device.

How to Get Started with Apple Invites

1. Download the app from the App Store or access it on the web.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
3. Create a new event by selecting a template and adding event details.
4. Send invites via Messages, email, or a web link.
5. Track RSVPs and manage guest lists effortlessly.

Final Thoughts

Apple Invites is an essential tool for anyone who loves hosting events—whether personal or professional. With seamless Apple ecosystem integration, powerful customisation, and robust privacy features, it’s set to become the go-to app for digital invitations.