# Email Backgrounds Lite vs Write a letter

The clearest difference is rating: Write a letter at 3.6 against Email Backgrounds Lite's 3.0. Write a letter also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 2). Email Backgrounds Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (52% vs 26%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write a letter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Email Backgrounds Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Write a letter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write a letter has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Email Backgrounds Lite's written reviews are positive against 26% of Write a letter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Email Backgrounds Lite ships an update every 2 months, Write a letter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Email Backgrounds Lite | Write a letter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-backgrounds-lite/id376525908/reviews) | **[3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-a-letter/id912523076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **51.8% of reviews** | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My App Catalog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/304048052) | [Jan-Hendrik Damerau](https://appshunter.io/developer/725299865) |

## What reviewers say

### Email Backgrounds Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-backgrounds-lite/id376525908)

Create beautiful HTML email backgrounds, stationery, and templates to make your messages stand out. Compatible with popular email clients, this app offers live previews, direct message editing, and font styling. Easily share your designs via SMS or social media.

**Highlights:** Live Theme Preview, Direct Message Editing, Real-Time Font Styling, Emoji Support, Custom Fonts, QR Code Mobile Transfer, Font Customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful backgrounds and themes
- 🎨 Creative and personalized emails
- 👍 Easy to use for some users
- 💖 Makes emails unique and fun
- 🌟 Highly recommended by some

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App malfunctions frequently
- ❌ Doesn't load or connect to server
- 🗑️ Lost information when crashing
- 🚫 Cannot email or send messages
- ⚠️ Backgrounds not showing for recipients

**Reported bugs**

- App malfunctions frequently
- App doesn't load
- Error messages about server connection
- App crashes while typing, losing data
- Cannot send emails

**Requested features**

- More adult/elegant themes
- Ability to use own backgrounds
- More font choices and colors
- Stickers to add to backgrounds
- Seasonal/holiday updates


### Write a letter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-a-letter/id912523076)

Create professional letters quickly and easily. Save them as PDFs for emailing, printing, or sharing. Customize your letters with formatting, templates, and fonts to match your style.

**Highlights:** Professional letter creation, PDF export, Email, print, and share options, Customizable templates, Text formatting, Signature integration, Sender address management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Email Backgrounds Lite free?

Email Backgrounds Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Write a letter free?

Write a letter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Email Backgrounds Lite or Write a letter?

Write a letter is rated higher. Email Backgrounds Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Write a letter averages 3.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do Email Backgrounds Lite or Write a letter have ads?

Neither Email Backgrounds Lite nor Write a letter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Email Backgrounds Lite or Write a letter?

Email Backgrounds Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Write a letter every 3 months. Most recently, Email Backgrounds Lite was updated on August 25, 2026 and Write a letter on September 27, 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.*