# Dew vs Postmarks

Dew and Postmarks are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Dew sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Postmarks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dew against 5.0 for Postmarks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dew | Postmarks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dew-affirmation-alarm-clock/id6761745674/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postmarks-steps-and-stamps/id6761856446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Renat Norderhaug](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891245734) | [Yutaro Sakairi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891796629) |

## What reviewers say

### Dew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dew-affirmation-alarm-clock/id6761745674)

This alarm clock requires users to type a positive affirmation to dismiss it, encouraging a kinder start to the day. It offers customizable sounds, wallpapers, and a "Reflect" tab to review past affirmations. Optional Pro features include personalized affirmations and widgets.

**Highlights:** Type affirmation to dismiss alarm, Customizable alarm sounds, Beautiful wallpapers, Reflect tab for past affirmations, Built-in affirmation suggestions, Personalized affirmations (Pro), Widgets (Pro)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dew Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Dew Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Dew Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Postmarks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postmarks-steps-and-stamps/id6761856446)

This app transforms daily steps into a journey across real-world locations, rewarding users with collectible stamps and a personal travel passport. It encourages consistent walking by providing a destination and purpose for each outing, turning movement into a meaningful adventure.

**Highlights:** Virtual travel across real cities, Collectible vintage postage stamps, Personalized travel passport, Automated daily journal entries, Habit building through gamification, Unlockable 'After Dark' stamp collections

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kintsugi Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| Korea & Taiwan Pack — Day | $3.99 | one-time |
| Japan Explorer Pack — Day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Northern Japan Pack — Day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Korea & Taiwan Pack — Day & Night | $5.99 | one-time |
| Japan Explorer Pack — Day & Night | $7.99 | one-time |
| Northern Japan Pack — Day & Night | $7.99 | one-time |
| Postmarks: Japan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime All-Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime All-Access Promotion Only | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dew free?

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

### Is Postmarks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dew or Postmarks?

Dew and Postmarks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Dew or Postmarks have ads?

Neither Dew nor Postmarks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dew or Postmarks?

Dew ships an update weekly, and Postmarks weekly. Most recently, Dew was updated on October 31, 2026 and Postmarks on October 31, 2026.

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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.*