Partiful is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 7.8. Partiful wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Timeleft on 0.
Friends planning birthdays, dinners and house parties who want a fun invite
Newcomers to a city and anyone wanting to widen their circle in person
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Partiful | Timeleft |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #2 of 12 | #10 of 12 |
| Developer | Partiful Co. | Timeleft SAS |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Partiful better than Timeleft?
Partiful is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 7.8. Partiful wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Timeleft on 0.
Which is cheaper, Partiful or Timeleft?
Partiful: Free; optional Partiful Plus $4.99/month (US); fee on paid tickets. Timeleft: Free to download; booking takes a paid membership, and you pay for your own food. On value for money, Partiful scores higher.
Do Partiful and Timeleft work on the same devices?
Only Partiful runs on Web.
Which is more private, Partiful or Timeleft?
Partiful scores higher on privacy (7.6/10). Partiful says it never sells your data. App Store label links contact info, contacts, usage and content to you, with no tracking. Play says nothing is shared with third parties.
Strengths and weaknesses
Partiful
- Free for hosts and guests
- Guests can RSVP without downloading the app
- Playful themes and effects make invites stand out
- Guests must log in with a phone number to RSVP
- Ticketing is limited to US and UK hosts
- Still light on tools for formal events
Partiful is the best way to invite friends to anything casual. You design a playful event page in minutes, send the link anywhere, and guests RSVP without downloading the app. Text blasts, date polls and shared photo albums keep everyone in the loop, and hosts in the US and UK can now sell tickets too. It is still built for social plans, and guests must log in with a phone number to RSVP.
Full Partiful review
Timeleft
- No swiping or profiles, just show up
- Groups matched by personality and age
- Easy to rebook with people you clicked with
- Membership plus your own meal adds up
- Tracks contact info and identifiers
- Only runs in its listed cities
Timeleft takes the awkward planning out of making new friends. Take a personality quiz, book a Wednesday dinner, and on the day it reveals the restaurant and a preview of your table of four to six strangers. There are women-only dinners, runs, coffee and walks too, in more than 200 cities across 52 countries. Your food and drinks are paid at the venue on top of the membership, and the app tracks more than we'd like.
Full Timeleft review
