# Online PenPals

> Social Club for PenPals. Express Anonymously | Exchange Postcards | Make friends

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goletters](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goletters)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.goletters`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Go Letters
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 47,852
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (1,390 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.20
- **Last updated:** 2023-02-26
- **First published:** 2019-07-28
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goletters)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://go-letters.com/privacypolicy](https://go-letters.com/privacypolicy)

## Description

"Online PenPals" is a social club app where users can write and exchange postcards anonymously, share daily experiences, follow others, and form friendships globally. Ideal for those looking to express themselves without judgment, the app offers a nostalgic postcard experience. It's free to use and encourages users to meet new friends and provide friendly advice while enjoying the joy of waiting for replies from their postcard buddies.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Good for meeting new people and making friends
- Allows for easy blocking and reporting of users
- Easy to use interface with a unique concept of sharing digital letters
- Helps users practice English as a second language
- Fast message exchange compared to other apps

### Cons

- App can be slow and has technical issues (e.g., freezing, typing problems)
- Inability to delete messages or filter users by gender/interests
- Lengthy delivery time for messages and stamps system can be confusing
- Limited character count for messages and postcards
- Concerns about security and user verification

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goletters)