NZ Post vs E
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. Manage deliveries with custom instructions, arrange redelivery, and redirect packages. Look up addresses and postcodes on the go.
- Automatic parcel tracking
- In-app parcel sending
- Delivery instructions
- Redelivery arrangement
- Parcel redirection
- Address and postcode lookup
- Store and post box finder
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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.
E
Control your smart lock remotely or via Bluetooth. Manage access with PIN codes, RFID cards, and virtual keys. Monitor unlock history and customize lock settings for convenient and secure access.
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi lock control
- PIN code and RFID card access
- Virtual key management
- Unlock record history
- Customizable auto-lock timer
- Proximity unlock
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E-LOK App is the exclusive app to operate and control your E-LOK 7-Series and 8-Series Smart Lock along with the E-LOK Gateway for Wi-Fi functionality. Unlock/lock smart lock via Bluetooth, or remotely if using E-LOK Gateway PIN-Codes, One-time, Timed, Custom and Recurring RFID Cards, pair your included RFID Cards to unlock your Smart Lock Fingerprint (707 and 717 Models only) Send Admin access to your smart lock or send virtual keys for access View all unlock records and failed unlock attempts Extend Auto-lock timer or programme passage mode for easy access Proximity Touch to Unlock Find More Information on E-LOK.com Including FAQ's, Trouble Shooting and User Manuals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NZ Post at fortnightly against E's every 8 months. E's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 fortnightly, E every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NZ Post | E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | 35.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 385 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New Zealand Post Limited | William Howie |
Customer experience
NZ Post
E
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
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- 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
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- 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
E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NZ Post
No in-app purchases
E
No in-app purchases
