Postfun vs Swapy
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
Swapy
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Connect Globally with Digital Postcards Discover a new way to share your world with Swapy! Enjoy the convenience of sending and receiving personalized digital postcards, connecting you with people across the globe. Swapy complements the timeless tradition of postcard exchange, offering a quick and accessible way to share moments and memories.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swapy at none against Postfun's 2. Swapy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Postfun's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price 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. Swapy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Postfun ships an update every 6 weeks, Swapy every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Postfun | Swapy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ilya Ostashkov | Vaibhav Vishal |
In-app purchases
Postfun
- Postfun - Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- Postfun - Annual subscription$24.991 Year
Swapy
No in-app purchases








