# Slowly vs Unkrowded

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unkrowded at none against Slowly's 14. Unkrowded also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slowly sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Unkrowded asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slowly | Unkrowded |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowly-make-global-friends/id1199811908/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Slowly Communications Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457942244) | [Souhaib Benyassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780521872) |

## What reviewers say

### Slowly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowly-make-global-friends/id1199811908)

This app facilitates making friends globally through a unique letter-writing experience. It emphasizes thoughtful correspondence and cultural exchange, with letters arriving based on distance, fostering anticipation and deeper connections.

**Highlights:** Distance-based letter delivery, Collect unique regional stamps, Safe and secure communication, Unlimited free letters, Focus on thoughtful correspondence

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slowly Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Slowly Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| SLOWLY PLUS (6-month) | $32.99 | per 6 months |
| Slowly Plus | $42.99 | per year |
| Slowly Plus | $42.99 | per year |
| Slowly Plus | $42.99 | per year |
| 50 SLOWLY COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 SLOWLY COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 SLOWLY COINS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 SLOWLY COINS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 SLOWLY COINS | $7.99 | one-time |
| 800 SLOWLY COINS | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Innovative concept
- 🌍 Connect with people worldwide
- 📝 Meaningful conversations
- 📨 Authentic pen pal experience
- 🎨 Customizable avatars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited age range filter
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times for messages
- 🧑‍💻 Lack of horizontal mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and system errors
- Inconsistent real-time updates
- Crashes when replying to messages
- Incorrect sent/received message counts

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize/categorize pen pals
- Option to save draft letters
- Customizable fonts and formatting for letters
- Offline mode or message queuing
- Ability to delete sent messages


### Unkrowded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unkrowded/id6780521870)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slowly free?

Slowly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unkrowded free?

Unkrowded is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Slowly or Unkrowded have ads?

Slowly shows ads; Unkrowded does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*