Postie vs Touchnote for sending photo postcards
Use Postie if you send from an iPhone to US addresses. You get a simple photo postcard with a note in a handwriting-style font. Use Touchnote if you send outside the US or use Android. It also suits you if you like to design the card. Both mail a real printed postcard.
At a glance
Postie
- A real 4×6 photo postcard that goes by USPS First-Class Mail.
- iPhone only for now. Coming soon to the App Store.
- Mails to US addresses only.
- Delivery is typically 5 to 10 business days. That is an estimate.
- Your note is set in a handwriting-style font.
Touchnote
- Its postcards are 148 by 111 mm, about 5.8 by 4.4 inches.
- Its postcard page says stamps are included in the price. No envelope is needed.
- Apps for iOS and Android.
- Delivery to many regions, including the USA, where the page lists 4 to 7 working days.
- You can add stickers and frames, or start from a ready-made design.
- Greeting cards and personalized cards are on sale too.
The Touchnote details above come from touchnote.com/us/postcards, read on 2026-11-10.
Which one fits
Choose Postie when the job is one photo and a few lines for a US mailbox, and you use an iPhone. The postcard is a 4×6 print of your photo with your note on the back.
Choose Touchnote when you need to reach people outside the US. It is also the one with an Android app, and the one to pick if you enjoy designing the card.
What to check before you decide
- Where the recipient lives. Postie mails to the US only.
- Which phone you use. Postie is iPhone only for now.
- Price. Compare the current pricing on each site before you pick.
- Timing. Each gives an estimate. The postal service controls the final stretch.
Common questions
Is Postie available yet?
Postie is coming soon to the App Store. You can join the waitlist on trypostie.com.
Can Postie send outside the United States?
No. Postie mails to addresses in the United States only.
Do both send real printed postcards?
Yes. Each prints a postcard and mails it for you.