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Core writing and reading
Write a letter, save it, and come back to it whenever you like.
- Text, photos, and drawings
- Basic stationery and styling
- Basic list statistics and App Lock
Plans & pricing
Start free. Choose what you need.
Core writing, saving, and reading are free. Upgrade for more resources and advanced features.
Lifetime
One-time purchase
No recurring subscription
The same feature and resource access as an active Inks Pass.
- The same features as an active Pass
- The same resource access as an active Pass
- Pay once for lifetime access
Inks Pass
Monthly / Annual
Auto-renewing. Cancel anytime.
Access more resources and advanced features while your subscription is active.
- More stationery, fonts, and decorations
- Advanced styling and full statistics
- Resource uploads and imported resource saving
Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Inks Pass offers monthly or annual subscriptions, with access during the active subscription period. Prices are shown in the app and the App Store.
Features & Access
Core writing, saving, and reading are free. Lifetime and an active Inks Pass include the same features and resource access, including advanced styling, full statistics, resource uploads, and saving resources from imported letters. Choose a one-time purchase or a subscription.
A checkmark means the feature is included. “Limited trial” means a limited number of uses; “Preview” shows part of your actual graph. Available trial uses and upload types are shown in the app.
| Category | Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | Text Editing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image Attachments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Drawing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Postscript | Limited trial | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Pause Labels | Basic Pause Labels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Pause Labels | Limited trial | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Paper Styling | Paper Texture | Basic | More | More |
| Paper Edges | Basic | More | More | |
| Font Resources | Basic | More | More | |
| Sticker Resources | Basic | More | More | |
| Font Size | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Page Margins | Not included | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Text Color | Not included | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Horizontal & Vertical Guides | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Horizontal Guide Settings | Not included | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Envelope Styling | Envelope Appearance | Basic | More | More |
| Stamp Resources | Basic | More | More | |
| Stamp Shape & Crop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Stamp Border & Texture | Not included | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Effect Styling | Opening Effects | Basic | More | More |
| Ambient Effects | Basic | More | More | |
| Background Music | Basic | More | More | |
| Delete Effects | Basic Delete Effects | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Delete Effects | Not included | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Privacy & Access | App Lock | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whole-letter Password Protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Whole-letter Security Question | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Page & Region Access Rules | Not included | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Time Lock | Not included | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Location Lock | Not included | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Anonymous Letters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Hidden Letters | Not included | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Library | Favorite Resources | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stats & Graphs | Basic List Statistics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Graph Statistics | Preview | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Account Assets | Profile Sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upload & Manage Your Resources | Limited trial | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Save Resources from Imported MBX | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
Writing
| Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text Editing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image Attachments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drawing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Postscript | Limited trial | ✓ | ✓ |
Pause Labels
| Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Pause Labels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Pause Labels | Limited trial | ✓ | ✓ |
Paper Styling
| Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Texture | Basic | More | More |
| Paper Edges | Basic | More | More |
| Font Resources | Basic | More | More |
| Sticker Resources | Basic | More | More |
| Font Size | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Page Margins | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Text Color | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Horizontal & Vertical Guides | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Horizontal Guide Settings | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
Envelope Styling
| Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope Appearance | Basic | More | More |
| Stamp Resources | Basic | More | More |
| Stamp Shape & Crop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stamp Border & Texture | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
Effect Styling
| Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Effects | Basic | More | More |
| Ambient Effects | Basic | More | More |
| Background Music | Basic | More | More |
Delete Effects
| Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Delete Effects | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Delete Effects | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
Privacy & Access
| Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Lock | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whole-letter Password Protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whole-letter Security Question | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Page & Region Access Rules | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time Lock | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Location Lock | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anonymous Letters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hidden Letters | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
Library
| Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Resources | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
Stats & Graphs
| Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic List Statistics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Graph Statistics | Preview | ✓ | ✓ |
Account Assets
| Feature | Free | Lifetime | Inks Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upload & Manage Your Resources | Limited trial | ✓ | ✓ |
| Save Resources from Imported MBX | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
Before you choose
How do Lifetime and Inks Pass differ?
Core writing, saving, and reading are free. Lifetime and an active Inks Pass include the same features and resource access, including advanced styling, full statistics, resource uploads, and saving resources from imported letters. Choose a one-time purchase or a subscription.
Where can I see the price?
Open Inks to see the prices and purchase options for your App Store region.
How do I manage a subscription or restore a purchase?
Manage subscriptions in your Apple subscription settings. Visit the help center for restoring purchases and account access.