UPS vs Stamps.com Mobile App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UPS
Manage your shipping and package tracking with a modern, intuitive interface. Gain peace of mind with an unrivalled view into your package's status, anytime and anywhere.
- Easy to learn and master
- Modern, clean, responsive UX
- Game-changing functionality
- Unrivalled package status view
- Ship anytime, anywhere
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The app is easy to learn and easier to master. Its modern, clean and responsive user experience offers game-changing functionality and gives you peace of mind with an unrivalled view into your package’s status. Happy shipping!
Stamps.com Mobile App
Print discounted USPS and UPS postage stamps and shipping labels directly from your phone. Compare rates, manage contacts, and track all your shipments to ensure delivery. Save time and money by avoiding post office lines.
- Print discounted USPS/UPS stamps and labels
- Compare shipping rates
- Track shipments
- Verify recipient addresses
- Generate QR codes for no-printer option
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Print discounted USPS® and UPS® stamps and shipping labels and track everything you mail and ship right from your phone. PRINT POSTAGE STAMPS AND SHIPPING LABELS • Compare First-Class Mail® and shipping rates from USPS, UPS, and more carriers. • Access deeply discounted rates not available in person or with a business account. • Print stamps, envelopes, or shipping labels from your phone using a WiFi printer. • No printer? Generate a QR code to save time with the carrier ADD AND MANAGE CONTACTS • Automatically verify recipient addresses for every item you mail or ship. • Access your address book to send on the go. Save recipients for future shipments.TRACK SHIPMENTS TO ENSURE DELIVERY • Share tracking information via email. • Check delivery status for everything you send.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UPS at 4.6 against Stamps.com Mobile App's 4.1. UPS also leads on ratings volume (1.2M vs 599) and review sentiment (20% vs 6%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
UPS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPS has 1.2M ratings behind it against 599, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of UPS's written reviews are positive against 6% of Stamps.com Mobile App's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UPS | Stamps.com Mobile App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.2M ratings) — better | 4.1 (599 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews — better | 6.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2M — better | 599 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | UPS | Auctane |
Customer experience
UPS
Stamps.com Mobile App
User reviews
UPS
From 1.2M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient package tracking
- 📦 Helpful delivery updates
- 🔒 Secure account setup
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate delivery information
- 🚫 Lack of communication from drivers
- ⏱️ Unreliable delivery times
- 🤔 Confusing app features
- 👎 Poor customer service
Stamps.com Mobile App
From 599 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy and simple to use
- 📦 Able to print shipping labels
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 💰 Unexpected charges and hidden fees
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 📝 Confusing and cumbersome UI
- 🚫 Unreliable and untrustworthy service
Bugs and requests
UPS
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Tracking information not updating properly
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to provide specific delivery instructions
- Real-time driver location tracking
- More granular delivery time estimates
- Seamless integration with other shipping providers
Stamps.com Mobile App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and account lockouts
- Printing failures and label generation problems
- Tracking information not updating properly
- Inconsistent behavior across web and mobile
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to print non-machinable stamps
- Option to copy/paste full addresses
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Syncing of contacts and address book
In-app purchases
UPS
No in-app purchases
Stamps.com Mobile App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is UPS free?
Is Stamps.com Mobile App free?
Which has better reviews, UPS or Stamps.com Mobile App?
Do UPS or Stamps.com Mobile App have ads?
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