# Dearyou : Pen Pal Letters — Slow mail with someone new

> Anonymous penpal service for slow, thoughtful communication. (iPhone/iPad app by Junhyeok Heo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dearyou-pen-pal-letters/id1615253712 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Junhyeok Heo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510564827)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 137 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2022-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dearyou-pen-pal-letters/id1615253712/reviews.md

## What is Dearyou?

"Dear you," is a pen pal app for exchanging letters with someone you've never met.

It doesn't have to be as fast as a messaging app.
A conversation deepens slowly, at the pace of a letter.

■ Send one, receive one
First, write a letter and mail it.
Then you can pick one of someone else's letters and read it.
No names, no ages — only letters pass between you.
Your very first letter gets priority delivery into someone's mailbox.

■ When your letter is read, you become friends
The moment someone picks your letter and opens it, you become letter friends.
Once you're friends, you can reply as many times as you like.
You can even enclose a photo with your reply.

■ Airmail — across the language barrier
A letter sent by airmail goes out to mailboxes around the world.
When someone who speaks another language opens it, it's translated automatically —
and replies are translated into each other's language, too.

■ Time capsule — to my future self
Pick an opening date and send a letter to your future self.
Six months, one year, three years… even you can't open it before the date.
When the day comes, it arrives with a notification.

■ Decorate your letters
Choose letter paper and envelope materials, add a stamp, and decorate with stickers.
When your letter is opened, a postmark is stamped on your copy.
As letters with one friend add up — 3, 10, 100… — commemorative stamps are unlocked.
In a hurry? Add express — express letters sit near the front of the mailbox.

■ Handwriting fonts
Pick a handwriting font and text size in Font Style.

■ On days you don't know what to write
Tap Topic Ideas and get a letter topic worth trying today.

■ Looking after each other
Every letter to another person is screened automatically before it's sent.
Letters that try to exchange contacts or social accounts, or that feel hurtful, are filtered out —
and you can report and block, too.
Please don't write personal details like your name or contact info in a letter.

■ And more
Dark mode is supported, and the app is available in 15 languages.

■ Subscription Pass
- No full-screen ads
- Write your next letter without waiting
- Express fee (an ad) is waived
- Use premium letter paper, envelopes, stamps, and stickers

Suggestions and feedback are always welcome.

Developer: Junhyeok Heo
Email: huurray@gmail.com

The letter you write today will land in someone's mailbox.
I'll be waiting for your story.

## Key features

- Anonymous letter exchange
- Handwritten font options
- Envelope decorating
- Notification alerts
- Multi-language support
- Dark mode

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dearyou-pen-pal-letters/id1615253712/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love sending Letters and Reading Letters.

*2026-04-11*

Thank you developer for making this app. I think this is so sweet and what people need now in this society.

**Developer response:** Hi. Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. I will continue to update the app to make it even better. Have a great day :)

### 5/5 — Please fix!

*2025-08-30*

App crashes when I try to send out my letters!

**Developer response:** Hello. I think there's a bug in that part, so I updated to version 0.3.9. Please use this version. If this issue occurs again, please let me know. Thank you.

### 1/5 — App is horrible

*2024-08-08*

App is glitchy doesn’t work good don’t like it

**Developer response:** Hi. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you could tell me what the problem is, I think it would help me fix it! Thanks. huurray@gmail.com

### 5/5 — Human connection approved

*2023-09-23*

Love this app because not only that it carries an old fashioned style of “pen pal via letters & cute envelopes / stamps” but also it gives the option to be in touch with others without any pressure or be anonymous at the same time. Somewhere it’s good to offload somewhere & this little app is just marvellous! 

P.S. The downside of this: is the ads that pops up! Otherwise it’s a top notch app!

**Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for leaving a great review and feedback! I'll do my best to accept your praise and feedback well :) Then, have a nice day!

### 2/5 — cant send letters freely and letters are low quality

*2023-08-22*

you have to send a letter to open a letter, and you're forced to wait 30 minutes between sending them. most letters you open will be 'hi'

there shouldn't be a time limit and if there is one it should be shorter.

**Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for leaving a great review and feedback! I'll do my best to accept your praise and feedback well :) Then, have a nice day!

### 5/5 — TRY THIS APP

*2023-06-10*

I’m Shayna. I highly recommend this app. It’s trustworthy and fun. No problems of any kind. Developer very quick in replying to email about a question. He really does care about his app and the people who use it. You really do receive letters, and the ones you write really do get sent to someone else. It wouldn’t hurt to give it a try. You can delete your own account with no problems if you’re not happy here.

**Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for leaving a great review and feedback! I'll do my best to accept your praise and feedback well :) Then, have a nice day!

### 3/5 — Like the idea….

*2023-05-09*

…but glitchy. I wrote a letter and it’s in the mailbox. I can’t reply to anyone until else’s letter - it gives a banner error that is blocked my the camera (iPhone). There’s no FAQs to know why or how to fix this.

**Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for leaving a great review and feedback! I'll do my best to accept your praise and feedback well :) Then, have a nice day!

## Frequently asked questions about Dearyou

### How does Dearyou work?

Dearyou facilitates anonymous letter exchanges. You can write and send a letter to a stranger, and then choose to read and reply to letters from others, fostering a slower, more thoughtful communication style than typical messengers.

### Can I customize the look of my letters in Dearyou?

Yes, Dearyou offers customization options. You can select from various handwritten fonts and adjust the font size. Additionally, you can decorate the envelope with different materials and stamps before sending your letter.

### Is Dearyou safe to use?

The app emphasizes that there is no privacy information within the app and advises users to be careful not to expose personal details. It's designed for anonymous communication, but users should exercise caution with the information they share.

### Does Dearyou support multiple languages?

Yes, Dearyou supports multiple languages. You can change the app's language, and your letters will only be visible to users who speak that chosen language, allowing for international penpal connections.

### What kind of notifications can I expect from Dearyou?

You will receive notification messages when someone reads your letter or when your pen pal replies to you. This helps you stay updated on your correspondence without constantly checking the app.

### What devices is Dearyou available on?

Based on the provided data, Dearyou is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not specified if Android versions are available.

### How often is Dearyou updated?

The latest version of Dearyou is 1.1.7, last updated on March 16, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the age rating for Dearyou?

Dearyou has an age rating of 12+. This suggests that the content and themes within the app are considered appropriate for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.4 — 2026-08-30

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.7.3 — 2026-08-15

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.7.2 — 2026-08-10

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.7.1 — 2026-08-06

- Various bugs have been fixed.

### 1.7.0 — 2026-07-27

- Various bugs have been fixed.

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All apps by Junhyeok Heo: https://appshunter.io/developer/1510564827

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