# Postfun vs Slowchat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Postfun at 70% against Slowchat's 0%. Postfun also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (61 vs 4). Slowchat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Postfun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Slowchat sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Postfun holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Postfun has 61 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Postfun's written reviews are positive against 0% of Slowchat's.

Postfun ships an update every 6 weeks, Slowchat every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Postfun | Slowchat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postfun-postcard-exchange/id1397899662/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowchat-learning-language/id1478643483/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ilya Ostashkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/864012260) | [Hunan Matchman Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272490677) |

## What reviewers say

### Postfun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postfun-postcard-exchange/id1397899662)

Connect with people globally by exchanging real paper postcards. Discover new friends, collect unique cards and stamps, and share a piece of your world. The more you send, the more you receive.

**Highlights:** Send and receive real postcards, Connect with international users, Collect cards and stamps, Discover new cultures, Global postcard community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Postfun - Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Postfun - Annual subscription | $24.99 | per year |


### Slowchat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowchat-learning-language/id1478643483)

Connect with people worldwide through slow, thoughtful communication. Discover friends based on shared interests and exchange postcards. The platform fosters a community for sharing life experiences without advertisements.

**Highlights:** Estimate letter arrival time, Find friends by region and interests, Unlimited free stamps, Postcard exchange, Pen pal community feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slowchat代币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slowchat代币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 一个月Plus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slowchat代币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| One month Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Slowchat代币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 终身免广告 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 一个季度Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| 一季度Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Slowchat代币 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Slowchat代币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 一年Plus | $12.99 | one-time |
| Slowchat 1024 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 一个年Plus | $19.99 | one-time |
| Slowchat 1335 Coins | $25.99 | one-time |
| Slowchat 1585 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 三年Plus | $29.99 | one-time |
| 三年Plus | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Postfun free?

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

### Is Slowchat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Postfun or Slowchat?

Postfun is rated higher. Postfun averages 4.4 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Slowchat averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Postfun or Slowchat have ads?

Postfun shows ads; Slowchat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Postfun or Slowchat?

Postfun ships an update every 6 weeks, and Slowchat every 10 days. Most recently, Postfun was updated on September 25, 2026 and Slowchat on July 5, 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.*