Postfun vs Raven
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Postfun
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.
- Send and receive real postcards
- Connect with international users
- Collect cards and stamps
- Discover new cultures
- Global postcard community
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Discover the joy of real postcard exchange! With Postfun, you can send and receive real paper postcards from people all around the world. Find new friends, collect beautiful cards and stamps, and share a piece of your world with others. --- HOW IT WORKS 1. Request an address and a unique Postcard ID in the app. 2. Write and send a real postcard to the address you received. 3. When your postcard arrives, another Postfun user will send one back to you! 4. Register the Postcard ID when you receive a card and thank the sender. 5. Keep sending and receiving postcards — the more you send, the more you get! --- WHY YOU’LL LOVE POSTFUN • Exchange real postcards — not digital ones • Connect with people from different countries • Discover new cultures and languages • Collect cards and unique stamps • Enjoy a relaxing, creative hobby loved by millions --- Join the global postcard community and make someone’s day with a card! Start your postcard journey today — with Postfun! --- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Postfun offers two auto-renewing subscription options: $2.99 per month $24.99 per year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your Apple Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the terms and conditions here - https://ostasoft.com/postfun/terms Read the privacy policy here - https://ostasoft.com/postfun/policy
Raven
Experience messaging as a slow, delightful journey. Messages are delivered by charming characters across a real-world map, emphasizing anticipation and the art of communication. Read messages only upon arrival, making each exchange a unique event.
- Choose your messenger character
- Real-world map tracking
- Delayed message delivery
- Messages readable upon arrival
- Intuitive design
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Introducing Raven. Where every message is a journey, not just a notification. In a world brimming with instant gratification, Raven invites you to slow down and savor the anticipation of communication. Our app transforms your messages into enchanting adventures, carried across a real-world map by a cast of charming characters, each with their own leisurely pace. Imagine your words being carefully transported by a diligent raven, an amiable alpaca, or even a whimsical wizard, making their way through digital landscapes to deliver your thoughts and feelings. Raven is not just an app; it's a return to the art of letter writing, reimagined for the digital age. Here, the journey of your message is as significant as its content, turning each communication into a memorable experience. Await the arrival of your letter with bated breath, and experience the joy of reading it only once your chosen character reaches its destination. Key Features: • Choose Your Courier: Select from our eclectic mix of messengers. • Real-World Map Navigation: Send and receive letters superimposed on a beautifully detailed map, tracing the path your messenger takes in real time. • Delayed Gratification: Embrace the suspense and delight of waiting for your message to be delivered. The slower pace enhances the value and impact of each word exchanged. • On-Time Reads: Messages can only be read once the messenger arrives, making each communication a unique and private event between sender and receiver. • Simple, Intuitive Design: Easy to use, Raven allows you to focus on what's important – crafting meaningful messages for friends, family, or anyone you choose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Raven at 4.9 against Postfun's 4.4. Raven also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (97% vs 70%). Postfun's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Postfun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Raven sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Raven holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 221 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Postfun's written reviews are positive against 97% of Raven's.
Postfun ships an update every 6 weeks, Raven every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Postfun | Raven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (61 ratings) | 4.9 (221 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | 96.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61 | 221 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ilya Ostashkov | The Raven App Company |
Customer experience
Postfun
Raven
Bugs and requests
Postfun
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Raven
Requested features
4 requests- See and decorate castle
- More achievement opportunities
- More courier options
- Cat courier
In-app purchases
Postfun
- Postfun - Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- Postfun - Annual subscription$29.991 Year
Raven
- 10 Feathers$0.99
- 10 Gold$2.99
- 50 Feathers$4.49
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- 30 Gold$7.99
- 100 Feathers$7.99
- 250 Feathers$18.99
- 500 Feathers$35.99









