UPS vs Canada Post
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!
Canada Post
Manage all your mail and package deliveries with ease. Track shipments, receive real-time updates, and pay duties and taxes instantly. Find nearby post offices and simplify international shipping.
- Track packages instantly by scanning barcodes
- Receive daily mail updates with MyMail
- Pay duties and taxes securely
- Get real-time delivery alerts
- Find post offices and shipping rates
- Simplify international shipping
- Customize delivery preferences
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Whether you’re tracking a package, checking what’s coming to your doorstep or paying duties and taxes with a tap, it makes it all quick and easy. Here is what you can do on the iPhone app: • Track packages in an instant. Just scan the barcode, no typing required. • See what mail is on the way. Get daily updates with MyMail. • Pay duties and taxes. Use Apple Pay®, Google Pay™ or a credit card for fast, secure payments and other self-serve options. • Never miss a delivery. Receive real-time alerts via push, text or email. • Got a question? Our virtual assistant is ready to help, anytime. • Find what you need fast. Look up nearby post offices, shipping rates or postal codes in seconds. • Simplify international shipping. Complete mandatory customs forms online with ease. • Pick up at your convenience. Choose the post office that works for you with FlexDelivery™. • Confirm delivery. Get photo confirmation when your package is delivered. • Access your business card instantly. Scan and save your Solutions for Small Business™ card. • Make it your own. Customize delivery preferences. • Returns made easier. Start a return by scanning your prepaid label with Self Scan. Questions or suggestions? Share your feedback by leaving a review or contact us at mobile.apps@canadapost.ca Download the Canada Post app now and experience a smarter way to manage your mail!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: UPS at none against Canada Post's shown. UPS also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.2M vs 4.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for UPS against 4.6 for Canada Post. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPS has 1.2M ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of UPS's written reviews are positive against 22% of Canada Post's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UPS | Canada Post |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.2M ratings) | 4.6 (4.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | 22.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2M — better | 4.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | UPS | Canada Post Corporation |
Customer experience
UPS
Canada Post
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
Canada Post
From 4.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Convenient tracking
- 🚀 Useful features
- 👍 Reliable service
- 👍 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Inaccurate tracking information
- 🔍 Delayed updates
- 🔍 Lack of details
- 🔍 Useless for actual mail delivery
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
Canada Post
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent sign-outs and login issues
- Inability to access 'MyMail' feature
- Tracking information not updating properly
- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Improve mail notification features
- Provide more detailed tracking information
- Allow payment of duties/taxes within the app
- Improve identity verification process
- Streamline app navigation and design
In-app purchases
UPS
No in-app purchases
Canada Post
No in-app purchases
