# Hallmark Cards Now vs Shiny Pebbles

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hallmark Cards Now at 11K against Shiny Pebbles's 1. Shiny Pebbles's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hallmark Cards Now against 5.0 for Shiny Pebbles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hallmark Cards Now has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hallmark Cards Now | Shiny Pebbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hallmark-cards-now/id1673592071/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-pebbles/id6760212840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 144 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hallmark Marketing Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588624716) | [Kyler Patterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883260907) |

## What reviewers say

### Hallmark Cards Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hallmark-cards-now/id1673592071)

Send personalized e-cards or physical cards instantly via text or email. Customize messages and photos, and get reminders for special occasions. Manage rewards and enjoy exclusive savings.

**Highlights:** Send e-cards via text/email, Personalize and mail physical cards, Add custom photos and text, Browse cards for all occasions, Set reminders for special dates, Manage Hallmark Crown Rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Convenient electronic card sending
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 💡 Personalization options
- 👍 Variety of card designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing for physical cards
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Restricted character count for messages
- 🔍 Lack of integration with rewards program

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues causing white screen
- Inconsistent card editing functionality
- Syncing problems between app and website
- Incomplete address verification

**Requested features**

- Ability to copy/resend personalized cards
- More card design options
- Integration with contacts/address book
- Favorites feature to save preferred cards
- Expanded character count for messages


### Shiny Pebbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-pebbles/id6760212840)

A private digital journal for parents to capture and cherish childhood memories and milestones. Record everyday moments, track significant firsts, and create individual stories for each child, all securely stored on your device.

**Highlights:** Save notes and memories, Track milestones, Add multiple children, Private and secure storage, No account or login required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hallmark Cards Now free?

Hallmark Cards Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shiny Pebbles free?

Shiny Pebbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hallmark Cards Now or Shiny Pebbles?

Shiny Pebbles is rated higher. Hallmark Cards Now averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Shiny Pebbles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hallmark Cards Now or Shiny Pebbles have ads?

Neither Hallmark Cards Now nor Shiny Pebbles shows ads.

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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.*