Comparison

Postfun vs Letteringo

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

Letteringo

Experience the joy of traditional letter writing in a digital format. Craft handwritten notes with customizable paper and ink, send them anonymously to strangers, or find pen pals to exchange messages with. Collect virtual stamps from around the world as you build your correspondence history.

Highlights
  • Handwritten letter writing with custom fonts and paper
  • Anonymous 'letter in a bottle' feature
  • Find and connect with pen pals
  • Collect virtual stamps from different countries
  • Personalize home screen and writing elements
  • Multi-language support with translation
  • Securely archive and re-read correspondence
Features
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Letteringo is a heartfelt correspondence app that brings the real letter-writing experience back to the digital world. Pick a paper, take your pen, and write what comes from within. Whether to a loved one, an old friend you've lost touch with, or someone you've never met — let your letter drift with the wind until it finds someone to read it. — FEATURES — WRITE LETTERS BY HAND • Special handwritten-style fonts • Authentic paper textures: beige, kraft, parchment • Envelopes, wax seals, and varied design options • Realistic touches like coffee stains, teardrops, and raindrops LETTER IN A BOTTLE (FLYING LETTERS) Send your letter as if dropping it into the sea; let it reach a reader somewhere in the world. These anonymous letters that begin with "Dear stranger…" offer a chance to touch a completely different life. FIND A PEN PAL Reply to incoming letters and keep your correspondence alive. Trace everyone you've met in your "Detective Dossier" and follow your conversations. STAMP COLLECTION Earn stamps from different countries with every letter you receive. Collect rare stamps, fill your album, and share your collection with friends. PERSONALIZATION • Home screen styles: Cloud, Mailbox, Shelf or List • Toggle typewriter key sounds on or off • Envelope colors, paper textures, and handwriting fonts — all yours to choose MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Turkish, English, German, and Spanish interface. Translate incoming letters with a single tap. ARCHIVE AND HISTORY All your correspondence is securely stored. Travel back in time and re-read your favorite letters. — FOR WHOM? — For those who miss writing letters, creative writers, people looking for pen pals, and anyone tired of the coldness of digital communication. Writing with Letteringo isn't just sending a message — it's creating a moment. Download, write your first letter, and who knows from which city an answer might land at your door.

Screenshots

Postfun4 screens
Letteringo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Postfun at 4.4 against Letteringo's 1.0. Postfun also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 1) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Letteringo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Letteringo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Postfun holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Postfun has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Postfun ships an update every 6 weeks, Letteringo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Postfun versus Letteringo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostfunLetteringo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (61 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB168 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIlya OstashkovENVER AMIL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Postfun

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

Letteringo

One-time5
  • Instant Delivery$0.99
  • 1 Extra Pickup$0.99
  • Extra Delivery$0.99
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  • 5 Extra Pickups$3.99
  • 3 Extra Bottle Sends$3.99

Questions

Is Postfun free?
Postfun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Letteringo free?
Letteringo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Postfun or Letteringo?
Postfun is rated higher. Postfun averages 4.4 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Letteringo averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Postfun or Letteringo have ads?
Postfun shows ads; Letteringo does not.
Which is updated more often, Postfun or Letteringo?
Postfun ships an update every 6 weeks, and Letteringo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Postfun was updated on November 2, 2026 and Letteringo on November 5, 2026.

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