# Postcard Creator vs SimplyCards

The clearest difference is rating: SimplyCards at 4.6 against Postcard Creator's 3.5. SimplyCards also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Postcard Creator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SimplyCards holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplyCards has 73 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 91% of SimplyCards's.

Postcard Creator ships an update every 3 months, SimplyCards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Postcard Creator | SimplyCards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcard-creator/id599997660/reviews) | **[4.6 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplycards-custom-postcard/id887824947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/599997663) | [SIMPLYCARDS](https://appshunter.io/developer/786415879) |

## 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 |


### SimplyCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplycards-custom-postcard/id887824947)

Create and send personalized photo postcards, invitations, and greeting cards worldwide. Select your photos, add a message, and the service prints and ships your custom cards globally. Choose from various formats and personalize stamps and text.

**Highlights:** Send personalized photo postcards, Worldwide shipping, Multiple card formats, Photo personalization, Custom stamp design, Address book integration, Draft saving

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🖼️ High-quality prints
- 💡 Customizable designs
- 🚀 Fast delivery (for some)
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow delivery (for many)
- ❓ Unclear shipping origins
- 🐛 Occasional printing defects
- 📱 iOS compatibility issues
- ❌ No tracking updates

**Reported bugs**

- Signature feature not working on new iOS
- Cards rejected for unstated reasons
- White spots on printed cards
- Inconsistent delivery times
- Misprinted cards requiring resend

**Requested features**

- Allow saving multiple card templates
- Enable editing previously sent cards
- Add more customization options
- Improve iOS compatibility for signature feature
- Provide tracking information for shipments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Postcard Creator free?

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

### Is SimplyCards free?

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

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

SimplyCards is rated higher. Postcard Creator averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SimplyCards averages 4.6 from 73 ratings.

### Do Postcard Creator or SimplyCards have ads?

Postcard Creator shows ads; SimplyCards does not.

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

Postcard Creator ships an update every 3 months, and SimplyCards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Postcard Creator was updated on June 1, 2026 and SimplyCards on September 23, 2026.

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