Slowly - Make Global Friends

Silas

it's a very nice app and it's fun to write letters to people, however a lot of people don't keep the app for very long, so even when you're getting along with someone they might suddenly stop logging in and stop writing letters to you. That isn't the app's fault, and it's not everyone, but it's something that I experienced a lot of. The users are friendly though and if they keep the app long enough you might find a new friend :)

A Google user

The only thing about this app I dont like is every time I turn on the app it asks me to turn on location. It makes an otherwise very nice app for talking to others somewhat annoying because it wants my location on. I keep it off for a reason. I have not changed my mind, please stop asking, or at the very least, ask me a lot less. Otherwise an excellent app! I greatly enjoy getting to talk to people in other countries without the pressure of responding immediately or having to be up at 4 in the morning to chat with someone across the world. It's very easy to use and I greatly enjoy it.

A Google user

The quality and consistency of use - the emphasis on taking your time to write something thoughtful and engaging - it's absolutely refreshing. There is a certain disadvantage you get from sending a small quick message - that lack of instant gratification and doubt the recipient will bother to continue the conversation. It's encapsulated so well and its great. The stamp collecting aspect is very fun as well, and I look forward to slowly building up my collection!

Jacob T

Really cool idea, executed well, UI is great, moderation is great and the paid upgrades are really reasonable and totally optional. It's an odd feeling, because I'm probably more likely to participate in the paid model because it's actually cool stuff, and not because you're kindof forced to to get the full app experience. Well done all around.

Jibok '

I really like this app. However, I think it would be way better if it allowed users to be creative. By that I mean in the letter writing process maybe have different font styles and sizes, different "paper" colors (or patterns, frames...) different text colors, maybe even add some kind of feature to draw doodles, add stickers (we would therefore be collecting both stamps and sticker packages we send each other). I don't really know how doable these will be but the app has so much potential!

A Google user

The interface is so clean and lovely, and the idea behind the app is genius. It sometimes gets frustrating having to wait days for a reply instead of seconds like other social media, but I'm learning the super important skill of delaying gratification. Would 12/10 recommend for anyone looking to connect with people without the high-anxiety that instant messaging causes.

Franky Djutanta

What an awesome method to meet people by exchanging letters. The time that it takes to send the letters allows the sender to write carefully on what to say. In the end, it somehow creates a uniqe space for friendship to develop. The app is designed very well along with its website version. They have a unique way to support the platform by selling special stamps with unique pictures, but the whole platform is free to use with no ads. Thank you for making this app! I really appreciate it.

A Google user

I'm really enjoying the app so far. The only bad thing is starting off it's a little slow, because you have to wait for your letters to send and hope someone writes back. But that's not the apps fault. (in fact you could argue it's one of it's charm's) I know a lot of people don't like the long wait times between letters, but to me it adds to the experience. It's so exciting to see a letter coming from halfway around the world and I find myself watching the time, counting down the hours till my next one arrives. If you want to meet new people, but don't like the boring not so personal interactions that come from most instant messaging (at least that's my most common experience with people I've met online) this is a great alternative. Plus you never have to work around one another's schedule/ time zones.

Diana B

I really love this app since it helps me find language partners a lot easier than any other app! I have met one of my best friends through this app and so many like minded people with similar hobbies, so I highly recommend it! I have noticed an issue with drafts to friends though. After the letter becomes longish, I can no longer scroll up to see what I typed. The letter stickies to where I last left off. I also recommend to change age range search to increments of 2 or 1 instead of 5.

Philip Wright

Downgrading my review. Every time I start typing a letter, my keyboard (both virtual and Bluetooth) bog down to the point of almost unusable, and it affects my entire phone until I reboot. The UI needs a rethink, too; for example there's no rhyme or reason as to when someone's profile pic can be tapped for their profile. Someone who is NOT familiar with the app needs to be put on the testing team. I want to LOVE this app, but right now I'm avoiding it because I don't want to reboot again.