Comparison

Postcard Pigeon vs TimeBack

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

Head to head
About

Postcard Pigeon

Transform your photos into physical postcards to send to friends and family. Simply select an image, compose a message, enter an address, and complete a secure payment. Drafts and sent card archives are saved locally.

Highlights
  • Send photos as real postcards
  • Write custom messages
  • Secure payment processing
  • Save drafts
  • Local archive of sent cards
  • Ships to UK, Europe, and USA
Features
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Postcard Pigeon turns your photos into real printed postcards and sends them through the post. Choose a photo, write your message, add the recipient’s address and send. No account, no subscription and no complicated setup. Save postcards as drafts and come back to them later. Your sent postcards are also kept in a private local archive on your phone, so you can look back at what you sent. We currently send postcards to the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and destinations across Europe. See every country and typical posting times in the app. Postcards are professionally printed and posted for you, so all you need to do is create one.

About

TimeBack

This camera app continuously buffers recent footage, allowing you to save moments that have already happened. Capture unexpected events without constantly recording, saving storage space and battery life. Offers advanced controls and multiple recording options for various scenarios.

Highlights
  • Continuous pre-recording buffer
  • Instant replay saving
  • 4K video recording
  • Pro camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB)
  • Quick recording via volume buttons
  • Voice control for recording
  • Power-saving mode
Features
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TimeBack is a pre-recording camera and instant replay camera that continuously buffers recent footage, so when something happens, just press record to save what happened before and after. No need to record continuously while waiting, helping you avoid unwanted footage and save storage space. Perfect for fishing, sports, travel, pets, family moments, and everyday life. 【Key Features】 PRE-RECORDING CAMERA Set the pre-record duration for up to 2 minutes. 4K VIDEO RECORDING Record clear, detailed videos in up to 4K resolution. PRO CAMERA CONTROLS Adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure, and more. QUICK RECORDING Start or stop recording with the volume buttons. VOICE CONTROL Start or stop recording with voice commands. POWER-SAVING RECORDING Reduce screen power consumption during long recordings. VIDEO MANAGEMENT Review, organize, and export your videos in the app. 【USE CASES】 FISHING Wait for the bite and capture the moment the fish takes the bait. SPORTS Capture unexpected highlights while skiing, cycling, skating, playing basketball, football, tennis, and more. TRAVEL & OUTDOOR MOMENTS Record scenery and unexpected moments along the way. BABIES & FAMILY Capture first steps, funny expressions, spontaneous reactions, playtime, and other moments that happen before you have time to press record. PETS Catch your cat or dog running, getting into mischief, or being playful. DRIVING & DASHCAM Use TimeBack as a flexible camera with a replay buffer when you want to preserve something that just happened. Save recent footage without keeping every minute as a permanent video file. 【FAQ】 Q1: What is pre-recording?
 A: Pre-recording is TimeBack's core feature. The camera continuously buffers recent footage. When you press record, the buffered footage and live recording are saved together as one video, capturing the full moment before and after the action. Q2: Does pre-recording use a lot of storage?
 A: No. Buffered footage isn't continuously saved as video files. Only the footage you choose to record is saved. Otherwise, the buffer continuously overwrites itself, using less storage than recording continuously for a long time. Q3: Can I use TimeBack without pre-recording?
 A: Yes. TimeBack also works as a regular camera with 4K video recording, camera controls, and voice control. Simply turn off pre-recording when you don't need it.

Screenshots

Postcard Pigeon4 screens
TimeBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeBack at daily against Postcard Pigeon's fortnightly. TimeBack also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Postcard Pigeon against 5.0 for TimeBack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Postcard Pigeon ships an update fortnightly, TimeBack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Postcard Pigeon versus TimeBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostcard PigeonTimeBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrzemek WajerowiczMEETFIRE LIMITED

Customer experience

Postcard Pigeon

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TimeBack

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Postcard Pigeon

No in-app purchases

None

TimeBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Postcard Pigeon free?
Postcard Pigeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeBack free?
TimeBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Postcard Pigeon or TimeBack?
Postcard Pigeon and TimeBack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Postcard Pigeon or TimeBack have ads?
Neither Postcard Pigeon nor TimeBack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Postcard Pigeon or TimeBack?
Postcard Pigeon ships an update fortnightly, and TimeBack daily. Most recently, Postcard Pigeon was updated on October 24, 2026 and TimeBack on October 26, 2026.

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