MoonPig's big video feature? You film it yourself, they print a QR code, grandma has to scan it to watch. CinematicCard builds the film for you.
An honest look at what you actually get with each platform.
| Feature | MoonPig | CinematicCard |
|---|---|---|
| Video | You film it yourself + QR code | We build the film automatically |
| Photos | Static on flat card | Cinematic slideshow with transitions |
| Music | ✗ Not available | ✓ 14 tracks + upload your own |
| Animations | ✗ Not available | ✓ Particle effects, transitions, calligraphy |
| Calligraphy Closing | ✗ Not available | ✓ Animated handwritten message |
| Cash Gift | ✗ Not available | ✓ Direct to Venmo/PayPal/CashApp |
| Account Required | ✗ Yes, before you can see anything | ✓ No account needed |
| eCard Price | $0.99 (basic static card) | From $3.99 — pay once, no subscription |
| Physical Card | $9.99-$11.98 + postage | Not applicable — instant digital |
| Made Anyone Cry | ✗ No | ✓ Every single time |
“My mom watched it four times and cried each time. That's when I knew this needed to exist for everyone.”— Sid, Founder of CinematicCard
Three features that MoonPig will never offer.
Send money directly through Venmo, PayPal, or CashApp — built right into the card. No middleman, no gift card fees, no separate transaction. The recipient taps to claim their gift during the cinematic experience.
Not a static GIF. Particle-based animations, cinematic transitions, and calligraphy that writes itself. The kind of moments that make someone gasp.
The card ends with your message writing itself in flowing calligraphy. "I love you, Mom" appears stroke by stroke. It's the moment that makes them cry — every single time.
What you actually pay, and what you actually get.
Pay once. Own it forever. No account required.
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