Undeafen vs Penpal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Undeafen
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what if social media was just... talking? no cameras, no filters, no typing essays. just hit record and say what's on your mind. that's undeafen, a social network built entirely around voice. voice your thoughts. let the second thoughts go in the caption. rant about your day. spill the tea. share a hot take before you overthink it. post your raw, unfiltered thoughts the way you'd send a voice note to your best friend, except the whole world can hear you. add a caption if you want, reply to people in the comments. but voice always comes first. no photos. no videos. no performing. just expressing. anyone can show up and hit record. your profile pic? an avatar you build from scratch. because here, your voice is your identity. what you can do: - drop voice notes with optional captions - connect with your friends or discover new voices from around the world - follow people whose voice you vibe with - react, reply, and comment undeafen is for the things you feel but don't want to type. the stuff that sounds better out loud. built with safety and privacy at its core. your voice, your space. hear the world. be heard.
Penpal
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Write meaningful letters and watch it route through a virtual network Postal is for couples, close friends, and anyone who wants something slower and more meaningful than texting. Type a thoughtful note or handwrite one with Apple Pencil. Stamp it, send it through a virtual postal network, and watch it travel facility by facility until it arrives. WHY POSTAL IS DIFFERENT ⢠Tools to handwrite your letter, not just sending chats back and fourth ⢠You don't have a "handle", you get virtual mailboxes to receive letters ⢠Easily save addresses of your pen pals to keep the letters flowing ⢠Each letter follows a realistic route as it flows through the network ⢠Meaningful by design. The anticipation make each letter feel intentional ⢠Send it later. Optionally hold a letter sealed until a later date. HOW IT WORKS 1. Claim your mailbox at a post office 2. Add someone by scanning their invite or looking up their mailbox 3. Write your letter 4. Select when it can be opened 5. Track it as it moves through the network PERFECT FOR ⢠Couples in long-distance relationships ⢠Close friends who want to stay connected in a more personal way ⢠Pen pals, near or far ⢠Birthdays, anniversaries, and moments worth a handwritten letter and not a chat bubble POSTAL PLUS Upgrade for unlimited sends, more mailboxes, detailed tracking notifications, and exact unlock times with route estimates. Download Postal and send something worth opening. Terms of Service: https://jackk.dev/projects/postal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://jackk.dev/projects/postal/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Undeafen at none against Penpal's 2. Undeafen also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Penpal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Undeafen asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Undeafen | Penpal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shubham Vashishth | Jack Kroll |
In-app purchases
Undeafen
No in-app purchases
Penpal
- Plus (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Plus (Annual)14 Days trial$29.991 Year









