Apple updated its Invites app on Tuesday with two changes tied to the RSVP experience: hosts and guests can now react to replies using emoji, and a confetti animation plays when someone accepts an invitation.
The update, version 1.10, also includes bug fixes and general performance improvements. It is now available on the App Store.
What Actually Changed for Party Planners
Before this update, the RSVP thread in Apple Invites was essentially a one-way street. Someone confirmed attendance and the conversation stopped there.
Now hosts can drop a quick emoji reaction on any reply, and guests who RSVP yes get a small confetti burst on screen.
It closes a gap that apps like Partiful have filled for a while, where acknowledging a guest’s response is part of the social experience of planning an event.
Who Can Actually Use This
Apple Invites launched for iPhone in February 2025. Creating an event requires an active iCloud+ subscription at the 50GB tier or higher, which starts at $0.99 per month in the United States.
Anyone who receives an invite link can RSVP for free on any device, so guests do not need an iPhone or an Apple account to respond.
That split matters in practice. A host planning a birthday party covers the cost of creating the event through their existing iCloud+ plan, while friends on Android or without Apple accounts can still confirm attendance through a browser.
The new emoji reactions and confetti animation apply on both ends of that exchange.
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Where the App Still Falls Short
Apple Invites remains iPhone-only for event creation, more than a year after launch. Users who tried the app during the 2025 holiday season noted that the overall experience was clunky compared to dedicated event-planning apps.
The new social touches in version 1.10 address feedback on guest interactions, but the app still lacks a native iPad or Mac version for hosts who prefer a larger screen when managing guest lists.
Apple added co-hosting support in June 2026, letting two or more people manage an event together. Combined with Tuesday’s emoji reactions, the app is gradually picking up features that competing platforms established years ago.
