# Letbird vs Postfolk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Postfolk at none against Letbird's 10. Letbird's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Letbird sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Postfolk asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Letbird against 5.0 for Postfolk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Letbird | Postfolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letbird-penpals/id6770478514/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postfolk/id6802483529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZOIHUB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701673764) | [Anatolii Lukovnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871500616) |

## What reviewers say

### Letbird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letbird-penpals/id6770478514)

Connect with people globally through a unique penpal experience. This app uses a gamified system where messages are delivered by virtual birds, encouraging thoughtful communication and cultural exchange. Build authentic friendships without the pressure of instant messaging or profile pictures.

**Highlights:** Delayed message delivery via messenger birds, Smart matching algorithm for compatible penpals, Dynamic sky and time cycles, Branch and nest capacity management, Organic language exchange, Cultural discovery and memory sharing, Safe, private, and anonymous communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 450 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 750 | $14.99 | one-time |


### Postfolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postfolk/id6802483529)

This app reimagines messaging by turning digital messages into physical letters that travel via virtual couriers. Users can follow their letters' journeys on a map and enjoy a more deliberate communication experience without instant notifications or online statuses.

**Highlights:** Messages sent as letters, Virtual courier tracking, Map-based journey visualization, Personalized courier selection, Organized mailbox view, No typing indicators or online status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Letbird free?

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

### Is Postfolk free?

Postfolk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Letbird or Postfolk?

Letbird and Postfolk are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Letbird or Postfolk have ads?

Neither Letbird nor Postfolk shows ads.

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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.*