# Postcard Creator vs Postcard

The clearest difference is rating: Postcard at 4.8 against Postcard Creator's 3.5. Postcard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Postcard Creator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Postcard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Postcard has 2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Postcard Creator's written reviews are positive against 76% of Postcard's.

Postcard Creator ships an update every 3 months, Postcard every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Postcard Creator | Postcard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcard-creator/id599997660/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcard-make-and-mail-cards/id1111379132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 16 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/599997663) | [Bench s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289179542) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Postcard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcard-make-and-mail-cards/id1111379132)

Create and send personalized physical postcards anywhere globally. Easily design custom cards with your photos, various layouts, captions, emojis, and stickers for any occasion. Delivery typically within a week.

**Highlights:** Design custom postcards, Use personal photos, Add captions, emojis, and stickers, Global delivery, Multiple occasions supported, Fast delivery times

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎨 Customizable postcards
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 📬 Reliable delivery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delivery issues and delays
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer support
- 📝 Limited text options
- 🤔 Unclear delivery timelines
- 💳 Unexpected charges

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Inability to complete purchases
- Incorrect or missing delivery information

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and view past postcards
- Option to send the same postcard to multiple recipients
- More font and text formatting options
- Integration with address book/contacts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Postcard Creator free?

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

### Is Postcard free?

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

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

Postcard is rated higher. Postcard Creator averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Postcard averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Postcard Creator or Postcard have ads?

Postcard Creator shows ads; Postcard does not.

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

Postcard Creator ships an update every 3 months, and Postcard every 4 months. Most recently, Postcard Creator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Postcard on November 6, 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.*