# PenPal Letters : DearStranger — Someone's Waiting to Write You

> Anonymous digital postcard exchange for global pen pals and friendship. (iPhone/iPad app by Dinu Devarajan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penpal-letters-dearstranger/id1601683943 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dinu Devarajan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601683945)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 130 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penpal-letters-dearstranger/id1601683943/reviews.md

## What is PenPal Letters?

Write to a stranger. Wait for a reply.

Remember the feeling of checking the mailbox, hoping for a letter? DearStranger brings that back — real correspondence with a pen pal somewhere in the world, at the unhurried pace real mail actually moves.

Write a full letter when you have something to say, or send a quick postcard when you just want to say hello. Every letter takes real time to arrive — just like the mail always has — so opening your mailbox actually means something again.

What you can do:

Write and receive full letters with a pen pal matched just for you
Send quick, lighter postcards for a simple hello
Build an ongoing correspondence at your own pace
Save your favorite letters to look back on
Block or report anyone, anytime — your comfort comes first
No feeds to scroll. No likes to chase. Just one person, writing back, when they're ready — and you, doing the same.

Someone's waiting to write you. Download DearStranger and find out who.

## Key features

- Write daily postcards
- Read others' postcards
- Anonymous sharing
- Follow users
- Exchange postcards
- Make global friends

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penpal-letters-dearstranger/id1601683943/reviews.md

### 2/5 — App not working

*2026-06-12, version 1.3.8*

I have enjoyed using GoLetters and have made some good penpal connections through the app. However, I have been unable to access the app since 23 May 2026 on my iPhone or iPad. Each time I open the app, I receive the message “Oops!! Something went wrong. Please try again later”. Another user I know has experienced the same problem. I have contacted support by email and instagram but have not received a response. I hope the problem is resolved soon but at the moment the app appears to be unavailable.

### 1/5 — Isn’t working

*2026-05-21, version 1.3.8*

Was a good app all of a sudden it’s not working

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-01-15, version 1.3.8*

I really enjoy this website! Easy to understand and use. Found a lot of penpals

### 4/5 — ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣

*2025-11-14, version 1.3.8*

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕒𝕡𝕡 𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕘𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕤𝕚𝕞𝕡𝕝𝕖 𝕒𝕤 𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝, 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕒𝕔𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕦𝕟𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕡𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕝𝕖 𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 𝕓𝕦𝕥, 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕘𝕖𝕥𝕤 𝕞𝕖 𝕡𝕦𝕫𝕫𝕝𝕖𝕕. 𝕀 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕒 𝕠𝕣 𝕎𝕚𝔽𝕚 𝕠𝕟 𝕓𝕦𝕥𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕒𝕡𝕡 𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕤 𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕥 𝕪𝕖𝕥 𝕚 𝕒𝕞 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕖𝕕, 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕤 𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 𝕒𝕟𝕟𝕠𝕪𝕚𝕟𝕘. ℙ𝕝𝕫 𝕦𝕡𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜𝕤.

### 5/5 — : 3

*2025-10-21, version 1.3.8*

I love the app it's just that I said I can only talk to 14 and down but I keep getting above 18 years old : (

### 4/5 — Very Nice App!

*2025-04-12, version 1.3.8*

It is a very nice app, I only wish that you could narrow down the age groups, or search for someone in specific countries. Or just have a search bar for gender, age, and country. Otherwise, It’s a very nice app.

### 4/5 — Almost there…

*2025-02-19, version 1.3.8*

I turned off notifications and there wasn’t a button to turn them on again and the whole app is sorta slow…other than that it’s really cool! I recommend getting it if you’re going to commit!

### 1/5 — Stop do not use

*2024-08-26, version 1.3.8*

Kids instantly were introduced to predators, grooming and child porn was sent in minutes.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2024-08-08, version 1.3.8*

Love this app it is so cool.

### 5/5 — Penpals

*2023-11-23, version 1.3.8*

It’s a great sight to meet interesting people and love it. Might see a few weirdo’s but great in general

## Frequently asked questions about PenPal Letters

### What does the GoLetters app do?

GoLetters allows users to anonymously share their daily experiences through digital postcards. You can read postcards from others, follow people whose content you enjoy, and exchange postcards to build connections and friendships worldwide.

### How does the anonymous sharing feature work?

The app is designed for anonymous sharing, meaning your identity is protected when you post postcards. This allows you to express yourself freely without the fear of being judged, fostering a safe space for communication.

### Is GoLetters a free app?

Yes, the GoLetters app is advertised as a lifetime free app. While it is free to use, it does have in-app purchases available, suggesting optional features or enhancements can be bought.

### Who is this app for?

This app is ideal for anyone who misses the experience of writing and receiving postcards, wants to connect with new people globally, or is looking for a platform to share their thoughts and feelings anonymously without judgment.

### Can I make friends from around the world with this app?

Absolutely. GoLetters facilitates meeting people from around the world. By exchanging postcards and following users whose content resonates with you, you can build a network of friends and pen pals globally.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-07-22

GoLetters has been rebuilt from the ground up as DearStranger:

• A fresh, warm new look and feel
• Postcard mode — a lighter way to say hello before writing a full letter
• Automatic reconnection with pen pals from your old account
• More reliable delivery notifications
• Various improvements and bug fixes

Thanks for being part of this new chapter.

### 1.3.8 — 2023-02-03

- Added "Shop" tab

### 1.3.7 — 2023-01-26

- Minor Optimisations

### 1.3.6 — 2023-01-26

- Minor Optimisations

### 1.3.5 — 2022-11-20

- Added Age Filter

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All apps by Dinu Devarajan: https://appshunter.io/developer/1601683945

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-09.*