Comparison

USPS Mobile® vs FedEx Mobile

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

Head to head
About

USPS Mobile®

Manage your mail and packages on the go. Track shipments, calculate postage, find nearby postal locations, and schedule pickups. Access digital mail previews and request mail holds for convenient postal services.

Highlights
  • Track shipments
  • Calculate shipping prices
  • Find Post Office locations
  • Schedule package pickups
  • Request mail holds
  • Digital mail preview
Currently charting
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Access popular USPS.com® tools on the go with the “USPS Mobile® app: calculate shipping prices (limitations apply), find a Post Office™, look up a ZIP Code™, schedule a next-day pickup, request USPS to hold your mail, access Informed Delivery® to track packages and digitally preview incoming mail, and more. WHAT CAN IT DO? The USPS Mobile app allows you to: • Check the status of shipments sent using Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, Certified Mail®, and certain other delivery services. Nickname your shipments and sign up for text and email alerts to notify you of the delivery status. • Calculate a Domestic or International Price to determine how much postage you will need when you ship a letter, card, large envelope, or package (limitations apply). Choose retail or online pricing, add any extra services you need, and view the total, too. • Find USPS® Locations when you need to get to a Post Office™, Self-Service Kiosk (APC®) or collection box with an easy-to-filter locator. The USPS Mobile app uses your device’s GPS to show your closest options on a map, along with their Regular Hours, Special Hours and Last Collection Times, and provides mapped results with driving, walking, or transit directions. • Look up a ZIP Code™ for any U.S. or Canadian address. • Schedule a free next-day pickup and have your Letter Carrier pick up Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, Global Express Guaranteed®, or Merchandise Return Services shipments from your home or office during regular mail delivery. • Request Hold Mail Service while you’re away, and we’ll keep your mail at your local Post Office™ for you to pick up or be delivered by your carrier when you return. • Scan the barcode on shipping labels with your device’s camera (Note: this function is not available on iPad 1 and iPod Touch models without rear-facing cameras). The app recognizes the shipment and stores the label number, so you can stay on top of delivery status. Link to Informed Delivery to track packages and digitally preview your household’s incoming mail arriving soon; view grayscale images of the exterior, address side of letter-sized mailpieces.

About

FedEx Mobile

Manage your deliveries and shipments with ease. Track packages in real-time, personalize delivery options, and create shipping labels directly from your mobile device. Get instant updates and control your shipping experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time package tracking
  • Personalize delivery options
  • Create shipping labels
  • Schedule pickups
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Sign for packages
  • Interactive delivery map
Features
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Ship smarter. Track easier. Manage better. Take control of your deliveries with the FedEx® Mobile app — designed for convenience and compatible with Apple Watch. Track Your Packages Enroll in FedEx Delivery Manager® to personalize your delivery experience* View packages in real time with an interactive map* Place a hold at a nearby FedEx location or set a vacation hold* Add delivery instructions for your driver* Sign for packages directly from your iPhone* Receive push notifications for instant updates* See photo proof of delivery or missed attempts* View your driver’s name and photo* Add a tracking widget to your home screen Scan door tags for quick access to delivery options* Ship with Ease Create domestic or international shipping labels - print from your phone or use a QR code to print at FedEx** Use your iPhone to measure packages for accurate rates Get real-time shipping rates Schedule and manage pickups with ease** Maximize Your Experience Enable permissions for Face ID, Location, Camera, and Push Notifications to unlock full functionality - including easy login, nearby drop-off searches, barcode scanning, package measuring, and instant status alerts. *Available in select regions **Shipping administration rules apply

Screenshots

USPS Mobile®1 screens
FedEx Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: USPS Mobile® at 48% against FedEx Mobile's 9%. USPS Mobile® also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). FedEx Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USPS Mobile® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6M and 398K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of USPS Mobile®'s written reviews are positive against 9% of FedEx Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USPS Mobile® ships an update every 2 months, FedEx Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
USPS Mobile® versus FedEx Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSPS Mobile®FedEx Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6M ratings) — better4.6 (398K ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews — better9.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6M — better398K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#35#13 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB324 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited States Postal ServiceFedEx

Customer experience

USPS Mobile®

All ratings1,556,661 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews2,298 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative44.8%

FedEx Mobile

All ratings397,561 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews3,725 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative85.3%

User reviews

USPS Mobile®

From 1.6M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast app
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Convenient for tracking packages
  • 💡 Helpful informed delivery feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🔄 Constantly redirecting to website
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 🔍 Lacking package management features

FedEx Mobile

From 398K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for tracking
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient features like scheduling pickup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tracking information not always accurate or up-to-date
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Inability to save tracking numbers
  • 🐛 Login issues, password reset problems
  • 🐛 Lack of real-time package location updates

Bugs and requests

USPS Mobile®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tracking not working after updates
  • Unable to delete delivered packages
  • App crashes when trying to track
  • Inconsistent package status updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow renaming of tracking numbers
  • Implement stay-logged-in functionality
  • Add push notifications for package updates
  • Integrate more USPS services natively

FedEx Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tracking numbers disappearing from the app
  • Inability to add delivery instructions
  • Geolocation issues preventing access in certain areas

Requested features

4 requests
  • Live driver tracking
  • Ability to reroute or reschedule deliveries
  • More delivery options and customization
  • Improved communication and transparency

In-app purchases

None

USPS Mobile®

No in-app purchases

None

FedEx Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USPS Mobile® free?
USPS Mobile® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FedEx Mobile free?
FedEx Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USPS Mobile® or FedEx Mobile?
USPS Mobile® is rated higher. USPS Mobile® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while FedEx Mobile averages 4.6 from 398K ratings.
Do USPS Mobile® or FedEx Mobile have ads?
Neither USPS Mobile® nor FedEx Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USPS Mobile® or FedEx Mobile?
USPS Mobile® ships an update every 2 months, and FedEx Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, USPS Mobile® was updated on September 25, 2026 and FedEx Mobile on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, USPS Mobile® or FedEx Mobile?
USPS Mobile® currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and FedEx Mobile at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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