Courier Guy vs Mode One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Courier Guy
Easily send and receive parcels through a secure locker network. Skip queues and enjoy a fast, comfortable shipping experience. Track your packages in real-time from deposit to pickup.
- Send and receive parcels
- Locker network access
- Real-time parcel tracking
- Load credits for shipments
- User account management
- Easy and fast shipping
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With the app you will be able to send and receive parcels in the The Courier Guy Locker Network in South Africa. No waiting, no queues, in an easy, fast and comfortable way for you. How to start using this service? Create your user account, load credits and you can now make your first shipment. You just have to fill in the shipping information and select the locker you prefer to deposit it. You have the control of the process! You will know where your parcel is and when it has been picked up by the recipient. Sending parcels is now easier than ever. Powered by The Courier Guy.
Mode One
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Manage your booking calendar, expenses, invoicing and communication with your clients
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mode One at every 2 weeks against Courier Guy's monthly. Courier Guy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Courier Guy ships an update monthly, Mode One every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 2, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Courier Guy | Mode One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Courier Guy PTY LTD | Claire Goode |
In-app purchases
Courier Guy
No in-app purchases
Mode One
No in-app purchases
