# carrier pidge — Send carrier pigeons to anyone

> Virtual carrier pigeon messaging with GPS-based delivery and whimsical fate system. (iPhone/iPad app by Noah Iarrobino.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrier-pidge/id6762161637 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Noah Iarrobino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262164232)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 870 App Store ratings · 121 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrier-pidge/id6762161637/reviews.md

## What is carrier pidge?

Send messages the old-fashioned way — by bird. Your messages are carried by a virtual pigeon that flies at 110 mph, delivering based on the real GPS distance between you and your friend. A text across town? A few seconds. A message across the country? Hours.

But not every pigeon makes it. With a 0.2% chance of getting lost mid-flight and ±25% speed variance, every message is a small adventure.

**Features:**
• Real-time pigeon tracking as your message flies
• GPS-based delivery times at 110 mph
• Whimsical pigeon fate system — some birds get distracted
• Add friends to your flock and manage your aviary
• Parchment-themed design inspired by old-world correspondence

No read receipts. No instant delivery. Just a bird, a scroll, and the open sky.


Pigeon Keeper is a $2.99/month auto-renewing subscription. Your pigeons never
die, conversations can always be revived, and you receive 10 pigeons when you
join. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase.
Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the
end of the period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings.

Terms of Use: https://carrier-pidge.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://carrier-pidge.app/privacypolicy

## Key features

- Real-time pigeon tracking
- GPS-based delivery times
- Whimsical pigeon fate system
- Friend flock management
- Parchment-themed design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Pigeon | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Pigeons | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Pigeons | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #175 in Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 121)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrier-pidge/id6762161637/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Overwhelmingly refreshing

*2026-09-08*

Though limited in its capabilities, this app is very welcome in a world of instant messaging. If used correctly, the messages feel thoughtful and deliberate. The limitations of the service are also a strength. Only being able to send one picture at a time, as to not overload your pigeon, makes the experience of writing a letter with an accompanying image very thoughtful.

I think the payment side of things should be made clearer from the on. It took me a little while to realise that I did not need to pay for pigeons at the beginning. And all I had to do was add a friend. 
Sharing a pigeon between the person you are sending messages to is a very nice touch, but paying for additional pigeons that are there to enable you to send more messages, twice as fast, distracts from the overarching premise of the app.

I would rather pay for my pigeon to have a fun looking hat, and individual individualised qualities, than for it to fly faster.

Currently, I am messaging one of my friends from Germany, while I am in Australia. Each message takes around 4 days to arrive. 
If a pigeon were to die (an interesting addition to the app I will add) it would be a great feature to have a new pigeon be revealed (after a cooldown period or in-app-payment) to both of the participants of the conversation, showing what the pigeon looks like, and maybe some RNG type stats. For example. A standard pigeon could be your average New York pigeon, with average speed. Then a more rare pigeon could be one that flies a little bit faster. And another could be one that flies slower but can hold two or three images in a single message. 
Each pigeon that you’ve used can be added to a collection and users that spend the most time on the app will be rewarded with accomplishments that can be cashed in at a pigeon marketplace to buy accessories for their pigeons, or upgrade their stats.
This will create a better user experience, while creating a broader option of revenue streams for their developers.

TLDR: good app, monetisation flawed, wish my pigeon could have hat.

### 1/5 — Don’t

*2026-09-07*

Worst app ever, won’t even allow me to create a profile. Don’t waste your time

### 4/5 — Perfect, but…

*2026-09-06*

…110mph for a Pidgeon??????? It’s to fast!

### 2/5 — Commit to the bit

*2026-09-05*

Cool idea and would have loved to use this app with my friend but if the whole premise of the app rests on real time carrier pigeons then the map and their speed needs to be accurate. The flight path 'arc' with sometimes change between north and south so you pigeon could be in one location once and then jump hundreds of km to a different location next. Also the speed of the pigeons is too fast. I know this would slow things down but if we're doing digital carrier pigeons then it needs to be realistic.

### 5/5 — well trained pigeons

*2026-09-05*

Reliable carrier pigeons service. The pigeons are well trained and consistently fly to destination. We have had only a few lost in flight, but that is to be expected on today’s challenging airspace. We are considering migrating all communications to this platform

### 5/5 — Makes you happy

*2026-09-03*

My friend sent me this and I have been laughing for 30 minutes while setting it up and sending my bird and reading its journey updates! Is it practical - no, but is it fun?- 100%!!!

### 4/5 — Add me

*2026-09-03*

Add me chat A.lex

### 3/5 — Price of 3 pigeons ?

*2026-09-02*

One Pigeon is 0.99, 3 pigeons should be 2.97, how and why it is 3.99 ? Where’s math?. Why would I go for set of three where Individual pigeons cost me less ? Am I missing something?

Good App though. I like the concept.

### 5/5 — For the jokes

*2026-09-02*

I love the idea if we’re being honest! I saw an review from LBDressler(?) and this person is right non of my family and friends(if there was) wasn’t thrilled to use it.. so i'd love the Pen Pal Option :D

### 3/5 — 10 seconds

*2026-09-02*

It’s really fun to use but after a couple of times all of a sudden whenever I reply to the person the delivery is always 10 seconds..I hope it can be fixed

## Frequently asked questions about carrier pidge

### What is carrier pidge?

carrier pidge is a social networking app that allows you to send messages via virtual carrier pigeons. These pigeons fly at 110 mph, with delivery times calculated based on the real GPS distance between users.

### How does carrier pidge handle message delivery?

Messages are delivered by virtual pigeons flying at 110 mph, with delivery times dependent on GPS distance. There's a 0.2% chance of a pigeon getting lost mid-flight, adding an element of unpredictability.

### Can I track my pigeon's journey in carrier pidge?

Yes, carrier pidge offers real-time pigeon tracking, allowing you to follow your message's journey as it flies to its destination.

### What devices does carrier pidge support?

carrier pidge is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for carrier pidge?

carrier pidge has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is carrier pidge updated?

The latest version, 1.3, was released on May 4, 2026, indicating active development and updates.

### Does carrier pidge have ads?

No, carrier pidge does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases.

### What makes carrier pidge unique compared to other messaging apps?

carrier pidge offers a nostalgic and whimsical experience, eschewing instant delivery and read receipts for a more adventurous, bird-borne communication method with real-time tracking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.72 — 2026-09-08

New leaderboards!

### 1.71 — 2026-09-01

New onboarding flow, minor bug fixes

### 1.7 — 2026-08-22

Filter conversations, profile stats

### 1.62 — 2026-08-19

Signup authentication fix

### 1.61 — 2026-08-19

Security and privacy enhancements

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