# CardSnacks vs poppynotes

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CardSnacks at 66K against poppynotes's 78. CardSnacks also leads on device support (3 vs 1). poppynotes's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 82%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CardSnacks sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and poppynotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CardSnacks against 4.9 for poppynotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CardSnacks has 66K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of CardSnacks's written reviews are positive against 94% of poppynotes's.

CardSnacks ships an update every 2 weeks, poppynotes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CardSnacks | poppynotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardsnacks-ecards-greetings/id1229268150/reviews) | **[4.9 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppynotes-ecards-and-fun-notes/id1636563750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mobigram LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229268149) | [poppynotes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636563752) |

## What reviewers say

### CardSnacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardsnacks-ecards-greetings/id1229268150)

Send personalized e-cards with animated designs and optional gift cards via text or email. Schedule deliveries, add photos, videos, voice messages, and even use an AI wizard to craft the perfect message. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and invitations.

**Highlights:** Animated e-cards for all occasions, Add gift cards from 400+ retailers, Personalize with photos, videos, and voice, AI Message Wizard for message crafting, Schedule card delivery, Send group greeting cards, Setup personal reminders

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 month subscription | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| semi annual subscription | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 month subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| CardSnacks Gold Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient for last-minute gift-giving
- 🚀 Quick card creation
- 👍 Customizable cards
- 💡 Ability to attach gift cards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with card delivery and syncing across devices
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with requiring phone number
- 👎 Limited music/song selection
- 👎 Subscription required for full features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Issues with card deletion and editing
- Compatibility problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more gift card options (e.g. Walmart)
- Allow saving of custom signatures
- Improve WhatsApp integration
- Expand music/song selection


### poppynotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppynotes-ecards-and-fun-notes/id1636563750)

Create and send beautifully designed digital cards for any occasion via text or email. Personalize messages with photos, custom fonts, and colors. Enjoy unique, exclusive designs that make your greetings stand out.

**Highlights:** Unique, hand-designed digital cards, Customize fonts, colors, and text, Insert personal photos, Send via text, email, or social media, New designs added regularly, Save favorite cards and templates (subscribers)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Beautiful and unique designs
- 💌 Fun way to send messages
- 🚀 Quick message sending
- 💖 Makes recipients feel special

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Difficulty trying before paying
- ⚠️ Trial period limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription/trial confusion after signup
- Glitch requiring re-subscription

**Requested features**

- More Spanish designs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CardSnacks free?

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

### Is poppynotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CardSnacks or poppynotes?

poppynotes is rated higher. CardSnacks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while poppynotes averages 4.9 from 78 ratings.

### Do CardSnacks or poppynotes have ads?

Neither CardSnacks nor poppynotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CardSnacks or poppynotes?

CardSnacks ships an update every 2 weeks, and poppynotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, CardSnacks was updated on November 1, 2026 and poppynotes on October 24, 2026.

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