# Postcard Creator vs PostCardsAway

The clearest difference is rating: PostCardsAway at 4.8 against Postcard Creator's 3.5. PostCardsAway also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). Postcard Creator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Postcard Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PostCardsAway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PostCardsAway holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostCardsAway has 96 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 87% of PostCardsAway's.

Postcard Creator ships an update every 3 months, PostCardsAway every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Postcard Creator | PostCardsAway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcard-creator/id599997660/reviews) | **[4.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcardsaway/id1346363331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/599997663) | [Dog and Elk Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346363330) |

## 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 |


### PostCardsAway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcardsaway/id1346363331)

Create personalized photo postcards from your pictures and messages. Easily edit photos, add text, and send them to friends and family. Physical postcards are printed and mailed via USPS.

**Highlights:** Photo editing with effects, Pic collage library, Personalized messages, Contact management, Preview before sending, USPS mailing service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Frame Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Frame Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Postcard Creator free?

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

### Is PostCardsAway free?

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

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

PostCardsAway is rated higher. Postcard Creator averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PostCardsAway averages 4.8 from 96 ratings.

### Do Postcard Creator or PostCardsAway have ads?

Postcard Creator shows ads; PostCardsAway does not.

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

Postcard Creator ships an update every 3 months, and PostCardsAway every 5 weeks. Most recently, Postcard Creator was updated on June 1, 2026 and PostCardsAway on August 22, 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.*