# POKAmax vs Postcard Creator

POKAmax and Postcard Creator both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of POKAmax's written reviews are positive against 50% of Postcard Creator's. POKAmax also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Postcard Creator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Postcard Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. POKAmax asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for POKAmax against 3.5 for Postcard Creator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of POKAmax's written reviews are positive against 50% of Postcard Creator's.

POKAmax ships an update fortnightly, Postcard Creator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POKAmax | Postcard Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokamax-send-real-postcards/id489845879/reviews) | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcard-creator/id599997660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PokaMax GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/337951965) | [James Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/599997663) |

## What reviewers say

### POKAmax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokamax-send-real-postcards/id489845879)

Easily create and send personalized postcards and greeting cards using your own photos. Ship them worldwide without the hassle of stamps or postboxes. The first card is free upon sign-in.

**Highlights:** Create personalized postcards and greeting cards, Send worldwide, Satisfaction guarantee for delivery, Send to multiple recipients, Choose from various back designs, Personalize text and images, Same-day dispatch for weekday orders before 2:30pm CEST

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 High quality cards
- 🚀 Fast shipping
- 💖 Creates personal connections
- 💡 Customizable with own photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 📉 User interface worsened after update
- ❌ Old orders/cards no longer visible
- 🚫 Limited color options for text
- 🚫 Limited photo arrangement options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during creation/payment
- Text deleted when switching apps
- Old cards/orders not visible
- App unresponsive on iPad
- Recipient list not searchable

**Requested features**

- More postcard formats/photo arrangements
- More background designs/templates
- Ability to search past cards by recipient
- Sync drafts across devices
- Improve iPad usability


### Postcard Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcard-creator/id599997660)

Easily create personalized digital postcards using your photos. Automatically customize layouts, captions, and fonts to share with friends via email or social media. Offers a beautiful, traditional aesthetic without kitschy additions.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo analysis for layout customization, Location-based caption suggestions, Choice of 6 filters for a vintage look, Multiple font styles including traditional and minimal, Black & White and Vintage Color options, Share via email, Facebook, Weibo, Twitter, or print

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Style Setting Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POKAmax free?

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

### Is Postcard Creator free?

Postcard Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, POKAmax or Postcard Creator?

Postcard Creator is rated higher. POKAmax averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Postcard Creator averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do POKAmax or Postcard Creator have ads?

Postcard Creator shows ads; POKAmax does not.

### Which is updated more often, POKAmax or Postcard Creator?

POKAmax ships an update fortnightly, and Postcard Creator every 3 months. Most recently, POKAmax was updated on October 22, 2026 and Postcard Creator on October 23, 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.*