# Superlocal vs Postcardy

The clearest difference is rating: Postcardy at 5.0 against Superlocal's 4.2. Postcardy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). Superlocal's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Superlocal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Postcardy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Postcardy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superlocal has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Superlocal ships an update every 6 days, Postcardy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Superlocal | Postcardy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superlocal-explore-places-map/id1290608456/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcardy/id6761404824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 284 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Super Computer, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231915599) | [Michael Rosenblatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716144701) |

## What reviewers say

### Superlocal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superlocal-explore-places-map/id1290608456)

Discover new places with AI-powered recommendations and gamified exploration. Automatically log your visits to create a personalized travel diary and connect with friends. Track your progress and earn achievements as you explore your world.

**Highlights:** AI-powered place discovery, Fog of World gamification, GPS diary and check-in tracker, Personalized recommendations, Community rankings and achievements, Friend tracking and connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Stickers | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Superboost+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Stickers | $5.99 | per month |
| Bonus Premium Stickers | $5.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Verizon FREE Year of Stickers | $9.99 | per month |
| Early Access Spot | $9.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Superboost+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Superboost+ | $39.99 | per year |
| A Mayorship with Superboost+ | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracking location and exploring the world
- 🌟 Fun and engaging concept
- 👍 Ability to compete with friends
- 💡 Innovative use of location data
- 🎨 Creative way to visualize travel history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent location tracking
- 🔍 Difficulty zooming out to see full map
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Buggy and glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and data frequently reset
- Locations not accurately tracked
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Ability to import past travel data
- Offline mode for location tracking
- Customizable map views and icons
- Social features like friend leaderboards
- Integration with other mapping/fitness apps


### Postcardy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcardy/id6761404824)

Create and send personalized digital postcards to friends and family. Share images and text to keep loved ones updated. Rediscover the joy of sending physical mail in a modern way.

**Highlights:** Create unique digital postcards, Share with groups, Include images and text, Keep family and friends updated, Modern take on postcard writing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Superlocal free?

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

### Is Postcardy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Superlocal or Postcardy?

Postcardy is rated higher. Superlocal averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Postcardy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Superlocal or Postcardy have ads?

Neither Superlocal nor Postcardy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Superlocal or Postcardy?

Superlocal ships an update every 6 days, and Postcardy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Superlocal was updated on September 25, 2026 and Postcardy on September 19, 2026.

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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.*