Comparison

Postfun vs Raven

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Send and receive real postcards
  • Connect with international users
  • Collect cards and stamps
  • Discover new cultures
  • Global postcard community
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Choose your messenger character
  • Real-world map tracking
  • Delayed message delivery
  • Messages readable upon arrival
  • Intuitive design
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Postfun4 screens
Raven4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Postfun versus Raven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostfunRaven
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (61 ratings)4.9 (221 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews96.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61221 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB107 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperIlya OstashkovThe Raven App Company

Customer experience

Postfun

All ratings61 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative20.9%

Raven

All ratings155 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative0.8%

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

2 purchases

Postfun

Subscriptions2
  • Postfun - Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Postfun - Annual subscription$29.991 Year
7 purchases

Raven

One-time7
  • 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

Questions

Is Postfun free?
Postfun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Raven free?
Raven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Postfun or Raven?
Raven is rated higher. Postfun averages 4.4 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Raven averages 4.9 from 221 ratings.
Do Postfun or Raven have ads?
Postfun shows ads; Raven does not.
Which is updated more often, Postfun or Raven?
Postfun ships an update every 6 weeks, and Raven every 9 days. Most recently, Postfun was updated on October 24, 2026 and Raven on October 27, 2026.

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