MyCompassion vs PhoneToBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyCompassion
Easily manage your child sponsorship journey. Send letters, view photos and updates, receive prayer requests, and learn about their world. Stay connected with real-time alerts.
- Send letters to sponsored child
- View photos and updates
- Receive prayer requests
- Set prayer reminders
- Discover stories and facts
- Real-time alerts and updates
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You’ve already started something amazing by becoming a sponsor. Now, make your sponsorship journey easier with the MyCompassion app — designed just for you. See the impact of your support with just a tap! With the app, you can: • Quickly send letters to your sponsored child. It’s easy! • See their latest photos and updates. You’ll love watching them grow. • Get prayer requests and even set reminders to pray. • Discover stories and facts about their world — it’s like traveling without leaving home. • Stay in the loop with real-time alerts and updates! Ready to explore? Download the MyCompassion app now to start enjoying these new features!
PhoneToBook
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PhoneToBook turns the photos on your phone into a professionally printed photo book - delivered straight to your door. Whether it's a family vacation, a milestone birthday, a wedding, or everyday moments you never want to forget, PhoneToBook makes it easy to create a keepsake you'll treasure for years. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your photos from your phone's library. 2. Choose your book size and page count. 3. Customize your cover and add a title. 4. Enter your shipping address and pay securely via PayPal. 5. Your book is printed and shipped to you. CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOOK Page Options - Select the product that fits your story, from compact albums to large-format books. Hard Cover - Choose from a curated palette of premium cover colors, each with a full-size preview before you decide. Soft Cover - Use your own photos for both the front and back cover for a completely personal touch. Title & Subtitle - Give your book a name that means something. EASY PHOTO SELECTION Browse and select your photos directly from your device's gallery. Add, remove, and preview your selections before placing your order. The app keeps your choices saved so you can come back anytime. ORDER TRACKING Follow your order from the moment you place it to the moment it ships. Real-time status updates - pending, paid, processing, and complete - are all visible inside the app. Photo upload happens automatically in the background after payment, so you don't have to wait around. SUPPORT & INSPIRATION Browse blog posts and tips for making the perfect photo book. Find answers fast with the built-in FAQ covering ordering, payment, and shipping. Reach our customer support team directly from the app. SECURE & SIMPLE Sign in instantly with Apple or Google — no passwords to remember. Payments processed securely via PayPal. Your shipping info is saved from your last order for faster checkout next time. Start with the photos already on your phone. End with a book worth keeping.
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Verdict
MyCompassion and PhoneToBook are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyCompassion ships an update every 2 months, PhoneToBook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyCompassion | PhoneToBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Compassion International, Inc. | Daeseung Choi |
Bugs and requests
MyCompassion
Reported bugs
18 issues- Login process takes excessive time to load
- Letter drafts fail to save or save incompletely
- App crashes when uploading photos
- Letter button requires multiple clicks to function
- App force closes during prayer selection
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- Text disappears from letter body during composition
- App crashes when attaching images
- Notification badges persist even after reading
- Child information not syncing across devices
- Letters show incorrect or duplicate dates
- App crashes on iOS 8.2 when clicking bio headings
- Login credentials not persisting between sessions
- Gift sending interface freezes without options
- Template selection error message despite selection
- App becomes unresponsive during letter writing
- Photo upload reverts to main screen
- Account creation kicks user out of app
- Technical difficulties message on app open
Requested features
14 requests- Restore previous app version with better navigation
- Improve login speed and eliminate re-login requirement
- Add Apple Pencil support for handwritten letters on iPad
- Implement push notifications for received letters
- Make child photos larger and easier to access
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- Show all letter history instead of limiting to last 5
- Add suggested topics for letter writing
- Reduce marketing content on home page
- Full-screen map view option
- Ability to make app payments and donations
- Better notification system for unread letters
- Automatic tracking of last letter sent date
- Dark mode option
- Improved draft auto-save functionality
PhoneToBook
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyCompassion
No in-app purchases
PhoneToBook
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyCompassion free?
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Do MyCompassion or PhoneToBook have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyCompassion or PhoneToBook?
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