Toa friend you haven't met yet.
Your future PenPal.
A letter-writing app for slower, more meaningful friendships.
Free on the App Store
for iPad & iPhone.
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PenPal
/ˈpɛn pal/
(n): a friend whom you communicate with by exchanging letters.
Most apps are built to keep you scrolling. Lettre is built for the opposite: taking your time. Every letter is a page, not a message bubble, so make it yours. Write it by hand on iPad or type it on iPhone, color it, add stickers or bring in your own art. Then seal it, stamp it and wing it over to Pippin, who'll carry it the slow, old-fashioned way to a friend. Any friend, whether it's someone from your real life who doesn't have the app yet, or a PenPal you have yet to meet.
Two ways to say hello
A letter
at pigeon pace, or Express if it can't wait
Browse the PenPal Stack. When you find a letter from someone that resonates with you, start a conversation with them and see where it takes you.
Found someone you'd like to know? Write them a letter and introduce yourself. This is one of the best ways to start a lasting correspondence.
Congratulations! You have a PenPal. Brew your chamomile. Retreat to your nook. Grab a comforter. Call it Jane Austen maxxing.
HonestlyYou're not guaranteed to get a response. But your chances are good. Everybody posting to a Stack is waiting for a reply too!
Want to be discovered instead? From the Envelope screen, choose a PenPal region when you add a recipient. Your letter will be sent to that region's PenPal Stack for someone to find.
Pippin carries your letter to the PenPal Stack, where it waits for someone to discover it—and hopefully write back.
the route above, on screen
You've read how it works. Now watch it: short videos from the Lettre team on writing, decorating, stamping and sending your first letter.
Open the playlist on YouTubeMy stamp book
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stamps collected
three are in already. Peel another off the sheet and it finds its own place
CollectStart yours in Lettre
Set of 10 stamps illustrated by prodigy mii_voi
Pack of 6 hand-drawn stamps by Natishitoshno
Set of 8 stamps illustrated by Lettre Superfan Conshnobre
Set of 6 stamps featuring hand-drawn art by Arietisfire.
Set of 6 hand-made stamps by the elusive Notdotsusama
Set of 6 stamps illustrated by Bunbisquit.
Set of 9 stamps illustrated by Doodle Artist Sannart.s
Set of 6 stamps illustrated by julzmakesart.
Set of 6 stamps illustrated by thismustbethat
Set of 6 stamps illustrated by Mohona Rahman
Set of 6 stamps illustrated by Miranda Barrington
Set of 6 hand-painted stamps by Fairuj
7 collections on the rack. Buy one once and it's yours for life
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What people say about Lettre on the App Store, all 20 of them five stars. Take one down to read it, or step through the whole bag.
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★★★★★
In an algorithm dominated world, this app feels so much slower and human. It’s not follower based so you can actually connect with real people all across the world. And the best part is that it’s completely free with no ads and NO GENERATIVE AI. I’ve only had this app for a few days and I can confidently say I love it and I cannot recommend it enough!
—Hannie0002
★★★★★
I am currently studying abroad, and Lettre has been a game changer for me. Writing letters to my mother through this app lets me express the heartfelt messages I can't always say during a call. It feels more meaningful and thoughtful, and it brings us closer despite the distance. Highly recommend for anyone missing home.
—bichiboro
★★★★★
As a stationery and handwriting nerd, this app is a dream come true! 🖋️ Lettre.app brings all the nostalgia and charm of handwritten letters to your iPad. I love being able to choose different papers, add cute stickers, and use the collectible stamps. It has completely changed how I communicate with friends and penpals!
—Zhsaad
★★★★★
this app helped me reduce my screen time and i’ve made friends with the most amazing people! Basically everyone is super nice and best penpal app Ive seen so far!!
—akayisdrowning
★★★★★
Really impressed by the amount of personalization you can add to your letters! Is a fun and beautifully way to build friendships!
—Florillito
★★★★★
I’m making so much friends, and I promised I would make new friends this summer and it came true!. Also everyone is so nice and there’s like no creeps at all, I recommend getting this app.
—KamiSlays..
★★★★★
Such a cute and wholesome app! I made a couple new penpals and was able to connect over shared interests like cooking and music!!
—Alittlequestionable
★★★★★
I found the love of my life through this app. I found a great lawyer. I found a job. I even found my cat on Lettre.
The developers are basically gods.
—Sabine Mon
★★★★★
This app is so good, the best part is free, most apps want money but this app doesnt, its such a good app for making friends. Totally reccomend this. If you want to make friends use this app. 5 stars.
—𝐘𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞
★★★★★
Nice App, it’s fun to connect with people via letters in this day and age.
—Tudum1
★★★★★
One of the best apps out there! It’s been a true pleasure to use and has become one of my absolute favorites. I wish the app continued growth and a huge user base!
—Saba Damenia
★★★★★
I don’t usually write reviews on apps , but I love this app I’m very happy that I discovered this app and people should really try this app out
—veveidriss
★★★★★
Just sent my first letter…I love the idea so much! A great way to make new friends and get in touch with people across the country and world!
—ThinkingBoutGod
★★★★★
I've been searching for the perfect pen-palling app for a while, and I think I've found it! While using it, I've found no major issues that need to be fixed. …
—Rick-DE
★★★★★
This app is amazing, I didn’t have anymore physical stamps to send out anymore physical letters to my penpals. This app saved my life and I can penpal again, I missed penpaling and I love writing on my iPad! Thank you so much for this app. You guys are the best! My bestie and I send letters to each other even tho we message each other everyday because my bestie and I love states away! 👏🏻😁 this app is a lifesaver to me
—MrsBakos
★★★★★
It’s like a mail, but not like a normal mail… is not like Yahoo, Gmail or Mail, well, it’s a mail but A INCREDIBLE MAIL.
—jairojosue13
★★★★★
I can’t praise this app enough. I have tried to have traditional pen pals and had very little luck. I was lucky enough to come across this app suggestion on TikTok and decided to give it a try. I have had so many people write back and have such a wonderful time making letters for my pals!
—Esphixa
★★★★★
I’ve been looking for an app like this for ages. You can create digital letters and customize them as you please. It’s a great creative outlet and a wonderful way to meet new people. You can use the app for free, which will take the letter about a day to arrive in your pen pal's inbox. But I actually like that, as it feels like posting a real letter. You can also upgrade to support the team behind this, which then allows you to deliver your letters immediately or schedule them for a certain date. I have met three really nice people with similar interests through this app and write them regularly. The only problem I’m having with this app is that it signs me out of my apple account constantly, which means I’m not always getting notifications. It would be great if that would be fixed. I’d also really like a way to sort letters or create albums for my favorite letters I’ve received. I hope this app grows and develops more and more. It’s a great idea, lots of fun and I’ll continue to support it.
—pegsephone
★★★★★
This app is great for meeting new friends and getting a pen pal. It has great potential, not that it isn’t awesome just the way it is. I had a minor issue, which was my fault and I reached out to them via email and they responded within an hour or two. Very nice and helpful!
—emtsteph
★★★★★
I tried out this app on a whim and found myself using it as a sketchbook. Later when reminiscing about my friends or cousins I found myself wanting to write to them and ask about them - but not have a full fledged conversation that would last for weeks on end as we each reply days late and begin to dread our messages. This app made it perfect for me to be able to do that with old friendships - even if I lost their address to send them a real letter. Definitely recommend sending lettres instead
—AbotRahman
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Not yet!
For now, all letters sent through Lettre are digital. But we're working toward making physical mail possible in the future.
Maybe sooner than expected. Shh.
We strongly recommend having basic reading and writing skills for the best Lettre experience. As for the letters themselves, they can be as creative, silly, heartfelt, or formal as you'd like.
There are no set rules here. Have fun and express yourself however you want and however you can. This isn't some boring old text box. You have a canvas with practically limitless potential!
Once you've finished writing your letter, you'll see an envelope / paper-plane button in the top-right corner. Tap it to continue to the envelope screen.
From there, you can:
And don't worry. Our competent postal-bird, Pippin, will take it from there and make sure your letter reaches its intended recipient, wherever they may be.
Absolutely!
As long as you have their contact information or email address, you can send them a letter. They'll receive a copy by email along with instructions for downloading Lettre and getting started.
The letter can also be saved directly from the email as a PDF or image, including the envelope.
Fear not! Your letter can still reach them.
They won't have access to the full Lettre experience or be able to collect stamps through the app, but they can receive your letter through email or iMessage.
As of now, you can send letters to:
Simply download Lettre and sign up using the same email address where they received the invitation.
And voila! They're ready to enter the world of letters.
We believe in thoughtful communication, so being able to take back a letter is intentionally limited. But we also believe in second chances.
For private Mailbox letters, the ability to unsend a letter is one of the exclusive superpowers available to Pippin Supporters Club members. It also helps us keep spam and unwanted messages at bay while giving our supporters an extra bit of value for helping keep Lettre running.
For PenPal letters, you don't need to be a Supporters Club member to manage them. Visit your PenPal profile to see the letters you've posted. From there, you can pause, resume, or delete them whenever you'd like.
