iCloud Invites app shows guests confirmed then disappear as coming to the event?
How do I recall guests that were confirmed on the app as attending then, don’t show up as attending at all?
iPhone XR, iOS 18
This is a problem that can stem from several causes. Syncing issues between Apple devices, changes made to the event after RSVPs are received, or guests using third-party calendar apps like Google Calendar or Outlook can all contribute to inconsistencies. Additionally, removing and re-adding guests or editing event details may reset their RSVP status. In some cases, it's simply a glitch within iCloud Calendar itself.
Unfortunately, iCloud does not retain a visible history of RSVP responses, so once a guest’s confirmation disappears, there isn’t a direct way to restore it within the app. However, you may be able to retrieve some information by checking your email. If your guests RSVP’d via email, look for original confirmation messages—these usually have subject lines like “RSVP from (Name).” This can serve as proof that the guest initially accepted the invitation.
Another helpful step is to log into your calendar via iCloud.com and check the event there. Sometimes, the web version displays the most accurate and up-to-date RSVP statuses. If you’re still missing information, consider reaching out to your guests directly and asking them to reconfirm. You can either edit the event and resend the invites or send a separate message requesting confirmation.
Going forward, try to avoid unnecessary changes to event details once people have RSVP’d, as this can reset or disrupt the RSVP status. If the event continues to act buggy or unreliable, it may be best to delete it and create a new one from scratch, explaining in the notes that you're requesting guests to RSVP again due to a technical issue.
To prevent these problems in the future, ensure your Apple devices are all up to date with the latest operating system. For events involving guests who use non-Apple calendars, you might ask them to confirm via email, so you have a written trail. For larger or more formal events, using a third-party RSVP tool such as Evite or Google Forms may offer more reliability and control.