Partiful accuses Apple of copying its event invitation app with new Invites launch
Partiful, an event invitation app, has accused Apple of violating its own App Store rules with the launch of the new Invites app. Partiful claims that Invites closely resembles its features, which could be seen as copying. Partiful allows users to send customized invitations without requiring email addresses for attendees, unlike Apple's Invites. Additionally, creating invites on Apple’s platform requires an iCloud+ subscription, while Partiful is free to use. The term "sherlocking" describes when Apple incorporates features from third-party apps into its own products. While there are similarities between Partiful and Invites, many event planning apps exist, making it unclear if Apple specifically copied Partiful.