Comparison

KEEP by Lovebox vs Letteringo

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

Head to head
About

KEEP by Lovebox

Send heartfelt messages, drawings, or stickers to loved ones via a connected keychain. This app offers a simple, screen-free way to maintain emotional connections, even from afar. It's designed for thoughtful, personal communication without the distractions of social media feeds.

Highlights
  • Send notes, drawings, and stickers
  • Receive messages on a connected keychain
  • Group messaging to multiple keychains
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Emotional connection across distances
  • E-ink display for a paper-like look
Features
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KEEP is the free companion app for KEEP — the connected keychain that keeps your people close. Someone you love carries a little e-ink screen on their keys. With this app, you send them a note — a word, a drawing, a sticker — and it lands on their keychain. Anytime. From anywhere. HOW IT WORKS • Write a message, doodle a drawing or drop a sticker • Tap send. They get a gentle nudge that love is waiting. • They hold their phone to their KEEP, and your note appears • Make a list — friends, family — and send one note to every KEEP in it at once WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT • Emotional connection, even miles away • More love, less doomscroll. A pocket, not a feed. • Radical simplicity. No WiFi to set up, no battery to charge — the keychain just keeps your message. • E-ink that looks like ink on paper. Crisp in bright sun. The quiet opposite of one more glowing screen. LITTLE WAYS TO SAY "THINKING OF YOU" • A good-morning note for your long-distance someone. • A kid's doodle for a grandparent. • One note to your whole group of friends, on everyone's keys at once. • An inside joke, a countdown, a tiny pep talk before the big day. • Infinite "thinking of you"s, one tap at a time. KEEP your people close. — KEEP is a connected keychain, sold separately. This free app is how you send the love.

About

Letteringo

Experience the joy of traditional letter writing in a digital format. Craft handwritten notes with customizable paper and ink, send them anonymously to strangers, or find pen pals to exchange messages with. Collect virtual stamps from around the world as you build your correspondence history.

Highlights
  • Handwritten letter writing with custom fonts and paper
  • Anonymous 'letter in a bottle' feature
  • Find and connect with pen pals
  • Collect virtual stamps from different countries
  • Personalize home screen and writing elements
  • Multi-language support with translation
  • Securely archive and re-read correspondence
Features
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Letteringo is a heartfelt correspondence app that brings the real letter-writing experience back to the digital world. Pick a paper, take your pen, and write what comes from within. Whether to a loved one, an old friend you've lost touch with, or someone you've never met — let your letter drift with the wind until it finds someone to read it. — FEATURES — WRITE LETTERS BY HAND • Special handwritten-style fonts • Authentic paper textures: beige, kraft, parchment • Envelopes, wax seals, and varied design options • Realistic touches like coffee stains, teardrops, and raindrops LETTER IN A BOTTLE (FLYING LETTERS) Send your letter as if dropping it into the sea; let it reach a reader somewhere in the world. These anonymous letters that begin with "Dear stranger…" offer a chance to touch a completely different life. FIND A PEN PAL Reply to incoming letters and keep your correspondence alive. Trace everyone you've met in your "Detective Dossier" and follow your conversations. STAMP COLLECTION Earn stamps from different countries with every letter you receive. Collect rare stamps, fill your album, and share your collection with friends. PERSONALIZATION • Home screen styles: Cloud, Mailbox, Shelf or List • Toggle typewriter key sounds on or off • Envelope colors, paper textures, and handwriting fonts — all yours to choose MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Turkish, English, German, and Spanish interface. Translate incoming letters with a single tap. ARCHIVE AND HISTORY All your correspondence is securely stored. Travel back in time and re-read your favorite letters. — FOR WHOM? — For those who miss writing letters, creative writers, people looking for pen pals, and anyone tired of the coldness of digital communication. Writing with Letteringo isn't just sending a message — it's creating a moment. Download, write your first letter, and who knows from which city an answer might land at your door.

Screenshots

KEEP by Lovebox4 screens
Letteringo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KEEP by Lovebox at none against Letteringo's 5. KEEP by Lovebox also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Letteringo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. KEEP by Lovebox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KEEP by Lovebox ships an update every 3 days, Letteringo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KEEP by Lovebox versus Letteringo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKEEP by LoveboxLetteringo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOVEBOX.LOVEENVER AMIL

In-app purchases

None

KEEP by Lovebox

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Letteringo

One-time5
  • Instant Delivery$0.99
  • 1 Extra Pickup$0.99
  • Extra Delivery$0.99
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  • 5 Extra Pickups$3.99
  • 3 Extra Bottle Sends$3.99

Questions

Is KEEP by Lovebox free?
KEEP by Lovebox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Letteringo free?
Letteringo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KEEP by Lovebox or Letteringo have ads?
Neither KEEP by Lovebox nor Letteringo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KEEP by Lovebox or Letteringo?
KEEP by Lovebox ships an update every 3 days, and Letteringo every 3 weeks. Most recently, KEEP by Lovebox was updated on November 7, 2026 and Letteringo on November 5, 2026.

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