A new form of deliberate communication based on the authenticity of handwritten letters. Write digital letters, collect stamps and make new friends / PenPals from around the world!
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👋 Hello friends, old and new!
We’re delighted (and slightly sleep-deprived) to be back for our third Product Hunt launch; this time with a BIG milestone and a small screen.
A lot has happened since our last launch a couple months ago. So before we dive into what’s new, here’s a small recap-slash-flex(es):
We reached the Top 20 on the App Store in over 158 countries; including the US, UK, India and Australia
Maintained a 4.8-star rating even after surviving viral moments on TikTok, YouTube and across Reddit
Crossed 30k downloads on iPads and built an organic, active & cozy community of over 15K PenPals
Some fun stats from the community
Average person using Lettre spend over 60 minutes per session (video game levels of engagement!)
People across the world have sent over 100k lettres as of today and started over 70k new conversations
There are more than 250k artist-made stamps minted and traded as of today
Not bad for a weird little letter-writing app, right?Now for the Headline: Lettre.app is officially on iPhones & LIVE on Kickstarter NOW!
That means you can now write heartfelt letters with either a stylus... or your thumb (it’s not easy but it builds character)
What started as a little love letter to the lost art of communication has turned into a full-fledged postal playground, what started as a weekends and nightly project among a small group of friends has turned into a full-time commitment.
For those who don’t know, lettre lets you →
💌 Write and receive handwritten (or typed) lettres
🌍 Connect with global PenPals via continent-based slow post
📬 Collect and trade stamps all beautifully illustrated
📖 Fill your very own Stamp Book with memories, not metrics
We’ve also quietly launched the Pippin Supporters Club (subscription): your way of keeping us independent and our way of saying thank you to the folks who help us keep the lights on.
Supporters get:
🌟 Exclusive freebies; stationery + stamps (you can’t buy them at the Post Office!)
🦜 Fancy badges and shiny avatar frames
🚀 Express Mail + advanced filters ....... many more elite perks & bougie freebies!
☕ And yes, most importantly; the joy of buying us a metaphorical cup of coffee each month so we can keep the community running (membership costs less than the average latte)
Every dollar spent on Lettre isn’t just a transaction; it’s a contribution to keeping the idea and this community alive. Thanks to each and every one of you who have supported us and keeps supporting us in keeping the lights on, we’ve been able to keep this experience truly free -free of ads, spam and all sorts of creepy tracking.
If you’ve ever missed writing a letter, now’s your chance.If you have read this far it means you already like the idea enough. Good news: we are live on Kickstarter RIGHT NOW! Go check us out and support us through a pledge or by simply just spreading the word. Each share counts, almost as much as each pledge. There are a few Lifetime Memberships to also score if you would like to commit with us for the long haul!
Visit our Kickstarter page
We’re so happy you’re here and can’t wait to read what you write. Thank you for keeping us fully independent and subscriber-funded.
With all our love ,
– The Lettre team 🕊️
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Old user here. This app literally changes your friendships with people. Avant-garde idea!
@atik_hossain Lettre reminded me of a Chinese poem that said, 'In the past, time moved slowly. Carriages, horses, mails all moved slowly, so that a lifetime was just enough to love one person.' You've brought back the charm of 'slow socializing' with code. 📜✉️ Congrats！
This is pure digital magic ✨ - you've bottled the romance of handwritten letters into the most delightful app! Every detail sings, from the swooshy handwriting to those collectible stamps (already obsessed). The fact it's built such a cozy global community proves how starved we were for real connection. My inner stationery nerd is screaming - consider me your newest penpal! 📮💌 I just hope there'll be an android version soon.
Love this idea of a digital but yet personalized letter app. Beautifully designed. I just downloaded it. 
Yeah! Oldies never die. It’s super cool how you recover all those romantic aspects of writing. Hope many authors can take the most of it.
Nothing beats the handwritten messaging! We have it in our todo things for our site too....hopefully we will find time next week!
You’ve been something niche, something special for a long time. Glad to it over here, I’ve been following your journey on LinkedIn 💪🦕
Hey everyone!
Co-founder of Lettre here! Our amazing intern @iftikhar_mahmud and I "vibe engineered" this entire app for iOS and iPadOS. Ask us anything here or feel free to DM us!
In 2024, we grew from 0 to 10,000 downloads. In 2025, we’ve already hit 30,000 on iPads alone—and now that we're on iPhones too, we're aiming for 100K. You can help make it happen 🫶
If you’re enjoying the app, believe in supporting small indie teams and want to help us grow, check out our Kickstarter page! We’re giving away:
📦 Physical goodie bags with Lettre themed treats, stickers, art and merch
🏅 Unique badges & frames for your PenPal profile to stand out💌 Discounted 1-year subscription, exclusive to backers
🎁 Lifetime Subscription — available for a limited time
🎨 Custom stamps made just for you by our super talented in-house artists
🖼️ Get your own plaque in the Lettre Hall of Fame—bragging rights included
Can’t wait to hear what you think— any feedback or bug reports are highly appreciated.
Hope to see your name in a lettre soon! 💌
I couldn't help but notice, but how do you manage a PH campaign and a Kickstarter campaign at the same time? :D Do you have any cross-promoting strategy behind it?
Wonderfully thoughtful concept! This brings back the charm of handwritten letters with a modern twist — combining meaningful connection, creativity, and global friendship. A refreshing break from fast messaging.