Slowly: Make Global Friends

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4.5
132K reviews
5M+
Downloads
Editors' Choice
Content rating
Teen
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About this app

Slowly: Build Authentic Friendships at Your Own Pace

"In a world dominated by instant messaging, meaningful connections have become a rare luxury."

Slowly reimagines the art of correspondence, offering a unique way to make friends. Through thoughtfully written letters, connect with penpals around the world and explore the beauty of cultural and linguistic exchange. Rediscover the joy of anticipation and dive into the depth of heartfelt, written conversations.

Designed for those who prefer to take their time and focus on genuine connections, Slowly brings back the charm of traditional penpals. Each letter takes time to arrive—anywhere from a few hours to a few days—depending on the distance between you and your new friend. Whether you’re looking for foreign friends, a language exchange partner, or simply a quiet space to write a meaningful letter, Slowly is here for you.

Key Features:

► Distance-Based Letter Delivery
Each letter travels at a speed that reflects the physical distance between you and your friend, creating a sense of anticipation. With no pressure to respond instantly, you have time to reflect, compose your thoughts, and share your story. This slower pace nurtures deeper and more meaningful connections.

► Collect Over 2,000 Unique Stamps
Turn every letter into an adventure by collecting unique regional stamps from across the globe. These stamps add a personal and cultural touch to your correspondence, serving as mementos of the friendships you create.

► A Safe and Secure Space for Everyone
No photos, no real names—just your thoughts, shared in a secure and stress-free environment. Whether you're an introvert looking for deeper conversations or someone who values privacy, Slowly offers a safe place to express yourself and connect authentically.

► Unlimited Letters, Always Free
Enjoy the art of writing without limits—send and receive as many letters as you like, completely free. Optional premium features are available to enhance your experience and meet your unique needs.

Who is Slowly For?

- Anyone looking to make friends at their own pace, free from the rush of instant communication.
- Language learners seeking partners for meaningful language exchange.
- People who love writing letters and want to explore different cultures.
- Introverts and thoughtful individuals who prefer calm, meaningful interactions.
- Anyone hoping to meet new friends from all over the world.

Slowly: Authentic Friendships, at Your Speed.
Whether you’re looking to reconnect with the joy of letter writing, discover new perspectives, or simply build friendships that matter, Slowly is your perfect companion for creating meaningful connections in a fast-paced world.

Terms of Service:
https://slowly.app/terms/
Updated on
Aug 15, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info and 2 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 6 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.5
129K reviews
André S.
August 16, 2025
update! My notifications are working again - it was totally my fault, my phone turned off notifications as a battery saving feature. Have been using this app since 2020 to write letters back and forth with my partner, and we love it. Note: not an issue anymore! At some point in the last couple years, it stopped notifying me when I received letters. last time this happened, I triple checked my phone settings and the push notification settings. just now, I opened it to see I'd missed three.
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Slowly Communications Limited
July 18, 2025
Thanks for your message and for being with us since 2020! We’re glad to hear you and your partner enjoy using Slowly. Sorry to hear about the push notification issue. Please contact us at support@getslowly.com so we can look into your account and help resolve it.
dustin curry
July 3, 2025
I have met a couple of the coolest people on here! the only gripe that I have is that when you are writing or editing earlier in your letter, it will automatically jump around the screen, either to the top or bottom or even for any spell checks. this gets really annoying when you have a really long letter and you have to find where you were just at. over and over and over again. gets pretty frustrating. I'm mad just thinking about it haha overall though.. still 5 stars easily.
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Slowly Communications Limited
July 4, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear you’ve met some amazing people on Slowly. Sorry about the editing frustration, that definitely shouldn’t get in the way of your writing flow. We’ll keep working to improve the app and make the writing experience better. Wishing you many more meaningful connections ahead!
S L
August 12, 2025
I have met the most important and funny people on this app, it does take a while to make friends but once you make friends it makes it worth the wait! I don't have any problems with the app it's a great app honestly I promise but I just wish the prices in the shop were lower but other than that I love the app and the pen pals I've made so far!
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Slowly Communications Limited
August 12, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy to know you’ve met such important and fun people on Slowly. We appreciate your feedback about shop prices and will take it into consideration as we continue improving. Wishing you many more great pen pal connections ahead.

What’s new

Performance improvements and bug fixes.