# HiNOTE vs American Greetings Ecards

The clearest difference is ads: American Greetings Ecards at none against HiNOTE's shown. American Greetings Ecards also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 4.1K) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). HiNOTE's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 77%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiNOTE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and American Greetings Ecards sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HiNOTE against 4.9 for American Greetings Ecards. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: American Greetings Ecards has 39K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of HiNOTE's written reviews are positive against 77% of American Greetings Ecards's.

HiNOTE ships an update every 5 weeks, American Greetings Ecards every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiNOTE | American Greetings Ecards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinote-cards-invites-and-notes/id1576511146/reviews) | [4.9 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-greetings-ecards/id1612834659/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 77.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#132** |
| Size | 306 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HiNotes! Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576511148) | [AGCM, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/450545327) |

## What reviewers say

### HiNOTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinote-cards-invites-and-notes/id1576511146)

Create and send personalized digital greetings, invitations, and social media posts with unique templates and stationery. Features include RSVP tracking, photo sharing, and exclusive designs from renowned collaborators. Share effortlessly across multiple platforms without ads.

**Highlights:** Invitations with RSVP tracking, Birthday and holiday cards, Photo cards and digital frames, Personalized digital stationery, Exclusive collaborator designs, Effortless sharing across platforms, Weekly new designs

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Monogram Club | $3.99 | per month |
| Name here | $3.99 | one-time |
| LoveShackFancy | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mark D. Sikes | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Elevated communication
- 🎨 Beautiful, creative designs
- 🤩 Surprising and delightful
- 🎉 Fun and easy to use
- ✨ Personalized and thoughtful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 🔗 Promotional link distracting
- 🚫 Requires phone number for signup
- 🔍 Difficult to search/find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when searching
- Inconsistent capitalization issues
- Authorization codes not received

**Requested features**

- Paid version without promotional link
- More customization options
- Ability to remove branding/logo
- Desktop/tablet app version
- Improved search and organization


### American Greetings Ecards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-greetings-ecards/id1612834659)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Send personalized digital greetings for any occasion. Choose from thousands of ecards, customize with your own messages and photos, and even add gift cards. Schedule or send instantly via text or email.

**Highlights:** Browse 1,000+ ecards, Personalize with message and photo, AI text generator for messages, Add gift cards from top brands, Schedule greetings for later, Birthday and anniversary reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ecards Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Ecards Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ecards Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Ecards Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Songfinch Custom Song | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Wide variety of cards
- 💡 Personalized singing/talking cards
- 🎨 Visually appealing and creative cards
- 🎁 Great for all occasions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app
- 🔒 Difficulty unsubscribing/cancelling
- 📝 Limited name options for personalization
- 🔄 Repetitive card selection over time
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Inability to preview or send cards properly
- Subscription and payment issues
- Syncing and login problems across devices
- Inconsistent performance and functionality

**Requested features**

- Allow custom name input for personalization
- Improve scheduling/planning options for sending cards
- Expand card selection, especially for less common names
- Add more customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- Improve customer support and communication channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiNOTE free?

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

### Is American Greetings Ecards free?

American Greetings Ecards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HiNOTE or American Greetings Ecards?

HiNOTE and American Greetings Ecards are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.1K and 39K ratings respectively.

### Do HiNOTE or American Greetings Ecards have ads?

HiNOTE shows ads; American Greetings Ecards does not.

### Which is updated more often, HiNOTE or American Greetings Ecards?

HiNOTE ships an update every 5 weeks, and American Greetings Ecards every 4 weeks. Most recently, HiNOTE was updated on September 22, 2026 and American Greetings Ecards on September 24, 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.*