Comparison

Letteringo vs GETMATE

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

Head to head
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.

About

GETMATE

Features
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Making friends as an adult is hard. GETMATE makes it honest. GETMATE is a friendship app — not dating. There are no profile photos, no swiping, no endless feeds. Instead, you answer a short compass about who you are: your interests, your values, your social energy. Our matching then suggests up to 5 people who genuinely fit you — as friends. WHY IT WORKS • Personality first: matching is based on who you are, not how you look • Your privacy is radical: your free-text answers and values are NEVER shown to other users — matches only see your hobbies, a rough distance and one line about why you fit • Maximum 5 active matches: no collecting, no ghosting economy — every match has room to become a real friendship WHAT'S INSIDE • The Compass: a short, thoughtful onboarding instead of a photo gallery • Chat with games: break the ice with "Would Rather", drawing & guessing, truth or dare, Mau-Mau and real-time Pong • Needle: spontaneous drawing lobbies with other members • Meet: plan a real-life meetup together, with an optional safety check-in • Verified humans: a quick voice check proves there's a real person behind every verified badge — no bots, no fakes • Chat photos auto-delete after 48 hours PRIVACY BY DESIGN No ads. No selling your data. Your compass answers stay between you and the matching — always. Chat images vanish after 48 hours. You can delete your account (and everything with it) anytime in the settings. MEMBERSHIP GETMATE membership is an auto-renewable subscription: €17.99/month or €99/year, with a 7-day free trial for new members. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://getmate.app/terms Privacy: https://getmate.app/privacy Find friends. Not profiles.

Screenshots

Letteringo4 screens
GETMATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GETMATE at weekly against Letteringo's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and GETMATE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Letteringo ships an update every 3 weeks, GETMATE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Letteringo versus GETMATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetteringoGETMATE
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperENVER AMILChristopher Andreas Seidemann

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
2 purchases

GETMATE

Subscriptions2
  • COMPASS Pro Monthly7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • COMPASS Pro Yearly7 Days trial$89.001 Year

Questions

Is Letteringo free?
Letteringo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GETMATE free?
GETMATE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Letteringo or GETMATE have ads?
Neither Letteringo nor GETMATE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Letteringo or GETMATE?
Letteringo ships an update every 3 weeks, and GETMATE weekly. Most recently, Letteringo was updated on October 31, 2026 and GETMATE on November 5, 2026.

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