# Chalk vs Postfolk

The clearest difference is rating: Postfolk at 5.0 against Chalk's 4.4. Postfolk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Chalk's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Postfolk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chalk has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chalk | Postfolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalk-talk/id6618135297/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postfolk/id6802483529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ouroboros Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761754104) | [Anatolii Lukovnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871500616) |

## What reviewers say

### Chalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalk-talk/id6618135297)

Connect with friends nearby through drawing and typing, no internet needed. Rediscover the fun of retro doodle chat for spontaneous conversations.

**Highlights:** Draw and chat with friends, Local, offline connectivity, Retro doodle interface, Type messages, Spontaneous conversations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rainbow Brush | $2.99 | one-time |


### Postfolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postfolk/id6802483529)

This app reimagines messaging by turning digital messages into physical letters that travel via virtual couriers. Users can follow their letters' journeys on a map and enjoy a more deliberate communication experience without instant notifications or online statuses.

**Highlights:** Messages sent as letters, Virtual courier tracking, Map-based journey visualization, Personalized courier selection, Organized mailbox view, No typing indicators or online status

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chalk free?

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

### Is Postfolk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chalk or Postfolk?

Postfolk is rated higher. Chalk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Postfolk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chalk or Postfolk have ads?

Chalk shows ads; Postfolk does not.

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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.*