Comparison

E vs CardJoy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

E

Create unique, personalized greeting cards with AI. Simply type your message and choose a theme, and the app generates a custom design. You can also add your own photos for a truly one-of-a-kind creation.

Highlights
  • AI-generated unique card designs
  • Customizable with user messages
  • Photo integration into card art
  • Multiple quality options
  • Public and private sharing
  • Instant download and sharing
Features
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Send a card that doesn't look like everyone else's. E-Card.com lets you create stunning, one-of-a-kind greeting cards in seconds — powered by AI. Type your message, pick an art theme, and the app crafts a beautifully designed card just for you. No design skills required. WHY PEOPLE LOVE E-CARD • Truly unique cards. Every card is generated fresh — no templates, no clip art. Your "Happy Birthday Mom" card will never look like anyone else's. • Just type what you want. Enter the message for the card and a theme — flowers, watercolor, vintage, neon, anime, whatever you can describe — and the AI handles the rest. • Add your own photo. Drop in a picture of the recipient — your friend, partner, pet, grandkid — and the AI integrates it into the card in a stylized artistic way that fits the theme. • Choose your quality. Pick Basic for everyday cards, Standard for crisp results, or High for show-stopping detail. • Public or private. Share your creations to the community gallery for inspiration, or keep them private — visible only to you. • Save and share instantly. Download to your camera roll, send via iMessage or any sharing app, or post to social. Cards are full-resolution and ready to print. PERFECT FOR • Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings • Holidays — Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Hanukkah, Eid, Diwali, Lunar New Year • Get-well, sympathy, encouragement • Thank-yous, congrats, "just because" • Save-the-dates and party invites • Cute messages for kids, partners, friends, coworkers HOW IT WORKS 1. Type your message ("Happy Birthday Sara!") 2. Choose a theme ("watercolor flowers", "retro neon", or anything you can imagine) 3. Optionally upload a photo to feature on the card 4. Tap Create — your card is ready in about a minute BROWSE THE COMMUNITY Stuck for ideas? Scroll through Recent Creations to see what others are making. Search any theme — birthday, sunset, kawaii, calligraphy — and find beautiful cards instantly for inspiration. Send something thoughtful today. Download E-Card.com and create your first card in under a minute.

About

CardJoy

Features
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Create, personalize, and send beautiful greeting cards for every occasion — birthdays, holidays, thank yous, and more. CardJoy makes it easy to show you care with stunning AI-designed templates, personal photos, and heartfelt messages. KEY FEATURES: • Beautiful Templates — Browse hundreds of professionally designed cards for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, encouragement, and every occasion in between. • Add Your Photos — Upload personal photos to make each card uniquely yours. Crop, arrange, and preview before sending. • AI Message Suggestions — Stuck on what to write? Get thoughtful, personalized message ideas tailored to your occasion and recipient. • Send Instantly via Email — Deliver your card straight to someone's inbox with a beautiful email presentation. Schedule sends for the perfect moment. • Mail Physical Cards — Send a real printed postcard through the mail, right from the app. No stamps or trips to the store needed. • Group Cards — Organize group cards for coworkers, friends, or family. Share an invite link, collect messages and photos from everyone, then send a beautiful combined card. • Contact Management — Save birthdays, anniversaries, and addresses for the people you care about. Never miss an important date again. • Card Analytics — See when your card was opened, how many times it was viewed, and get notified the moment someone reads your message. • AI Portraits — Transform selfies into stunning artistic portraits to use in your cards. PREMIUM FEATURES (available at cardjoy.me): • Unlimited card sending and bulk credits • Premium animated and video card templates • Priority physical mail delivery • Group card organizing for teams and businesses • Advanced AI portrait styles • Custom branding for business accounts Manage your account, subscriptions, and credits anytime at cardjoy.me. Whether it's a quick "thinking of you" or an elaborate birthday surprise, CardJoy helps you send joy in seconds.

Screenshots

E3 screens
CardJoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CardJoy at none against E's 1. CardJoy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E ships an update every 3 weeks, CardJoy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
E versus CardJoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECardJoy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKawaiiARA MATEVOSSIAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

E

One-time1
  • 250 Credits$4.99
None

CardJoy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CardJoy free?
CardJoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do E or CardJoy have ads?
Neither E nor CardJoy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E or CardJoy?
E ships an update every 3 weeks, and CardJoy fortnightly. Most recently, E was updated on November 4, 2026 and CardJoy on November 5, 2026.

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