Add the site to your phone

Install Penpal like an app so Home, Swaps, and Alerts are one tap while you pack envelopes.

This is still the website — no App Store download. “Add to Home Screen” puts our icon next to your other apps. On a phone the bottom bar is Home, Messages, Swaps, Alerts, and Me (Directory stays in the menu). It works on Wi-Fi or cell data; if you’re fully offline you’ll see a short reminder to reconnect.

iPhone / iPad (Safari)

  1. Open penpal.gaminghq.biz in Safari (not in-app browsers).
  2. Tap the Share button (square with an arrow).
  3. Scroll and tap Add to Home Screen, then Add.

Android (Chrome)

  1. Open the site in Chrome.
  2. Tap the three-dot menu, then Install app or Add to Home screen.
  3. Or tap Install if a banner appears at the bottom of the page.
You still sign in with your email, a passkey, or a magic link. After the icon is on your Home Screen, open Profile → Emails & phone and tap Turn on this phone if you want lock-screen alerts for swaps and forum replies.