NZ Post vs Manawanui
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NZ Post
Track parcels, send items, and find nearby locations with ease. Manage deliveries, add instructions, and arrange redelivery or redirection directly from your mobile device.
- Automatic parcel tracking
- Online sending tool
- Add delivery instructions
- Arrange redelivery
- Redirect parcels
- Find NZ Post locations
Read full descriptionHide full description
Get quick access to parcel tracking while you're on the go. Send a parcel, find a NZ Post location nearby, and check an address, all on the app. Features: • We'll automatically add your parcels to the app. Sign in using your existing My NZ Post account and we'll start linking your parcels to your account! • Access our online sending tool within our mobile app. Find a price, pay for parcel sending and get your sending label emailed to you. • Quickly add delivery instructions with our improved form • Add Leave my parcel instructions for your signature required parcel if you aren't home • Pay for Saturday (and evening) delivery within the app • Missed your delivery? Arrange redelivery within the app. There's no need to visit another tool. • Redirect your parcel to a Collect my parcel location with user-friendly location selection, maps and opening hours • Need to look up an address or postcode while you’re on the move? You can do that within the mobile app. • Find a NZ Post store or post box near you or check where you can access our services.
Manawanui
This app facilitates self-directed funding, giving users control over their support services. It offers tools for recruiting, budgeting, payroll, and managing support staff, tailored to individual needs.
- Self-directed funding control
- Recruitment assistance
- Budgeting tools
- Payroll system
- Support staff management
- Add-on service options
Read full descriptionHide full description
Manawanui is the pioneer and leading facilitator of Self-Directed Funding in New Zealand. Self-directed funding means that you are in control of how, when and who delivers your support at home and in the community. This means you purchase the support you need, employ the people you want and manage your available budget. We can provide as little or as much support as you need. Whether you need help with recruiting, budgeting and being an employer, want a hassle-free payroll system or are looking for a proven and trusted payroll partner, we have an option to suit you. We provide a Management Service to all clients, and offer a range of add-on services that you can pick and choose from: Payroll Service Employer Protection & Support package Training for Support Staff Health & Safety resources Other Services Whether you’re government or privately funded, Manawanui can put together an individualised option for you. You’re in charge so you tell us what you want and we’ll help you get it in place. For more information contact us on 0508 462 427 or info@incharge.org.nz.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NZ Post at every 3 weeks against Manawanui's every 2 months. Manawanui's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, 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.
NZ Post ships an update every 3 weeks, Manawanui every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NZ Post | Manawanui |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New Zealand Post Limited | Manawanui |
Customer experience
NZ Post
Manawanui
Bugs and requests
NZ Post
Reported bugs
16 issues- Login page crashes or fails to load
- Blank pop-up screens during authentication
- Continuous logout loops
- Spinning wheel of doom (infinite loading)
- Tracking numbers not loading or displaying
Show 11 moreShow fewer
- Email alerts automatically disabling
- App crashes when redirecting parcels
- Parcel edits not being retained
- Filter functionality not working properly
- Bulk delete deleting all items instead of filtered
- App not compatible with notch iPhones
- Cannot add tracking numbers
- Validation code rejecting valid email domains
- Wrong email address linked with no way to change
- Tracking information missing or incomplete
- App opening blank rectangles instead of content
Requested features
12 requests- Push notifications for tracking updates
- Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Dark mode option
- Ability to copy tracking numbers from app
- Support for international courier tracking
Show 7 moreShow fewer
- Email validation for modern TLDs
- Better account management features
- ParcelPod management functionality
- Improved session persistence
- Native app instead of web wrapper
- Advanced filtering and sorting options
- Proof of delivery downloads
Manawanui
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NZ Post
No in-app purchases
Manawanui
No in-app purchases
