Comparison

Pod vs Receivly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pod

Features
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A smoother and faster way to manage deliveries for the logistics partners of Pod. Track orders, upload PODs and complete deliveries all on mob

About

Receivly

This platform streamlines parcel management for organizations, automating the process from arrival to pickup. It uses AI to scan labels, match recipients, and send instant notifications, ensuring no package is lost.

Highlights
  • AI label scanning
  • Recipient matching
  • Instant notifications
  • Multi-carrier support
  • Offline parcel receiving
  • Team collaboration
Features
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Receivly is workplace chain of custody for parcels, mail, and visitors — one directory, one app for iPhone and iPad, and the same account on the web. Built for offices, universities and campuses, property managers, and hotels that need a clear record of everything that comes in. PARCELS Point the camera at a shipping label. AI Smart Scan reads the carrier, tracking number, and recipient so staff can receive in seconds — including in dim mailrooms. Recipients get email (and text on eligible plans). Hand over with a signature, a photo, and the time. Works offline and syncs when you are back online. DIGITAL MAILROOM Log letters with an envelope photo, notify recipients, and track scan, forward, pickup, or shred requests through to done. Sold on its own or as an add-on to any Parcels plan; included in Enterprise. VISITOR MANAGEMENT Run an iPad lobby kiosk: guest types, agreements, host alerts, badges, and a live visitor log. Essentials and Pro tiers, sold on their own or with any Parcels plan. Visitors Pro is included in Enterprise. Visitor management runs on iPad (iOS), not Android. ONE FRONT DESK Switch between parcels, mail, and visitors in one home. Ask Reva in plain words. Sign in with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. English and Spanish. HOW TO START Plans from Lite (150 parcels a month) to Enterprise (unlimited). Get started at receivly.io: book a demo, then qualified teams get a private 30-day trial. Manage your organization at app.receivly.io.

Screenshots

Pod4 screens
Receivly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Receivly at every 4 days against Pod's every 6 weeks. Pod's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pod ships an update every 6 weeks, Receivly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pod versus Receivly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPodReceivly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPod FoodsReceivly

In-app purchases

None

Pod

No in-app purchases

None

Receivly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pod free?
Pod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Receivly free?
Receivly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pod or Receivly have ads?
Neither Pod nor Receivly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pod or Receivly?
Pod ships an update every 6 weeks, and Receivly every 4 days. Most recently, Pod was updated on October 17, 2026 and Receivly on October 24, 2026.

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