Comparison

WriteBack vs Paper Hearts

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

Head to head
About

WriteBack

Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Personalized love notes
  • Customizable themes
  • Photo and sticker attachments
  • Daily delivery reminders
  • Note saving and collection
  • Direct replies
Features
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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/

Screenshots

WriteBack4 screens
Paper Hearts4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WriteBack ships an update every 5 days, Paper Hearts daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WriteBack versus Paper Hearts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWriteBackPaper Hearts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB19 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMarkovateNew Horizon Innovations, LLC

In-app purchases

None

WriteBack

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Paper Hearts

Subscriptions1
  • Gift Paper Hearts!$19.991 Year

Questions

Is WriteBack free?
WriteBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paper Hearts free?
Paper Hearts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WriteBack or Paper Hearts have ads?
Paper Hearts shows ads; WriteBack does not.
Which is updated more often, WriteBack or Paper Hearts?
WriteBack ships an update every 5 days, and Paper Hearts daily. Most recently, WriteBack was updated on October 27, 2026 and Paper Hearts on October 24, 2026.

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