WriteBack vs Paper Hearts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WriteBack
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Express yourself in the most authentic and therapeutic way, using letters! WriteBack is a new way to get in touch with your friends and family. 1. Make a scribble for what’s in your heart and save it as a journal. 2. Share your thoughts with your loved ones as a personal letter. 3. Track the responses and write back again. 4. Send the letters to your contacts. 5. All the letters are privately shared and not public. Letters can be seen only by the recipient, you choose! 6. Save the letters in one place, and track their corresponding responses in one place. Just like email threads, WriteBack makes a thread of letters so you can find them easily! Enjoy writing!
Paper Hearts
Create and send personalized love notes with custom themes, stickers, and photos. Designed for couples to stay connected, especially when apart, it offers a unique way to express affection beyond simple texts. All sent notes are saved for future reflection.
- Personalized love notes
- Customizable themes
- Photo and sticker attachments
- Daily delivery reminders
- Note saving and collection
- Direct replies
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Paper Hearts turns your words into beautiful personalized love notes, delivered daily to the person who matters most. Whether you're miles apart or just want to brighten their morning, Paper Hearts helps you stay connected in a way that feels personal, intentional, and real. HOW IT WORKS Write a note in your own words. Choose a theme that fits your mood. Add stickers, attach a photo, and send. Your person gets a gentle reminder to open their letter — like finding a love note tucked into their pocket. MADE FOR LONG DISTANCE When you can't be there in person, a daily note says "I'm thinking of you" in a way texts can't. Paper Hearts was designed for couples who want to feel close, no matter the distance. FEATURES • Beautiful Themes — From simple and elegant to playful and colorful, choose the perfect backdrop for your words • Photo Attachments — Add a photo memory, clipped to your note like a Polaroid • Stickers — Express yourself with fun stickers you can place anywhere on your note • Daily Reminders — Your person gets a gentle nudge to read their letter • Heart & Reply — They can heart your note and send a quick reply back • Shoebox — Every note is saved, creating a collection of memories to look back on ONE SUBSCRIPTION, TWO PEOPLE Paper Hearts works as a pair. Subscribe once, and both you and your person get full access. No separate accounts, no extra cost. — Some feelings deserve more than a text. Say it with Paper Hearts. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WriteBack at none against Paper Hearts's 1. WriteBack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Paper Hearts's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price 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
Both are free to download. Paper Hearts sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. WriteBack asks for nothing beyond the download.
WriteBack ships an update every 5 days, Paper Hearts daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WriteBack | Paper Hearts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Markovate | New Horizon Innovations, LLC |
In-app purchases
WriteBack
No in-app purchases
Paper Hearts
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