Head-to-head · Wedding Website Builders
Appy Couple vs Riley & Grey
Appy Couple leads on 0 checks, Riley & Grey on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAppy Couple · 7.7/10
- Free planonly Riley & Grey
Appy Couple scores higher on our rubric for wedding website builders: 7.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #17.
Riley & Grey offers free plan; Appy Couple doesn't.
Appy Couple is the better fit for couples wanting a native guest-and-host app. Riley & Grey is the better fit for couples prioritizing premium design and messaging.
- Appy Couple fits best
Couples wanting a native guest-and-host app
- Riley & Grey fits best
Couples prioritizing premium design and messaging
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Side by side
| Feature | Appy Couple 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Riley & Grey 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #16 in Wedding Website Builders | #17 in Wedding Website Builders |
| Best for | Couples wanting a native guest-and-host app | Couples prioritizing premium design and messaging |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $299/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Features Appy Couple 5/5 · Riley & Grey 5/5 | ||
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| RSVP management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Registry support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guest messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Travel information | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Event support | Multiple | Multiple |
| Guest limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Appy Couple brings a responsive wedding website, native mobile apps, digital invitations, and guest-management tools into one wedding-planning platform. It is designed for couples coordinating guests across ceremonies, receptions, and… Read the review → |
Riley & Grey is a wedding website builder for couples who want coordinated design across their website, invitations, and registry. It supports customizable content, RSVP forms, guest management, multiple wedding events, guest-specific… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Appy Couple — where it wins
- Native iOS and Android apps for couples and guests
- Detailed RSVPs, family groups, plus-ones, and guest permissions
- Multiple events, travel widgets, messaging, registries, and photo sharing
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Custom domains are an additional purchase
- Broad feature coverage may exceed simpler wedding website needs
Riley & Grey — where it wins
- Detailed RSVP forms, guest management, and messaging tools
- Multiple-event scheduling with guest-specific visibility
- Universal registry, invitations, travel details, and custom domains
Where it doesn't
- Publishing requires a paid membership after the free build stage
- The annual publishing plan costs $299
- Cash funds are currently available to US customers only
- Appy Couple7.7/10 · Paid
A broad wedding planning suite for couples who want a native guest app.
Visit Appy CoupleFull verdict → - Riley & Grey7.6/10 · Free plan
A design-led wedding website builder with detailed guest tools and a paid publishing tier.
Visit Riley & GreyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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