# NZ Post vs GeoNet Quake

The clearest difference is rating: GeoNet Quake at 4.7 against NZ Post's 1.0. GeoNet Quake also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 17%) and ratings volume (155 vs 2). NZ Post's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GeoNet Quake holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoNet Quake has 155 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of NZ Post's written reviews are positive against 56% of GeoNet Quake's.

NZ Post ships an update every 3 weeks, GeoNet Quake every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NZ Post | GeoNet Quake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-post/id352814700/reviews) | **[4.7 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geonet-quake/id533054360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **155** |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Zealand Post Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/352814705) | [NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE FOR EARTH SCIENCE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/896687691) |

## What reviewers say

### NZ Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-post/id352814700)

Track parcels, send items, and find nearby locations with ease. Manage deliveries, add instructions, and arrange redelivery or redirection directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Automatic parcel tracking, Online sending tool, Add delivery instructions, Arrange redelivery, Redirect parcels, Find NZ Post locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📦 Effective parcel tracking functionality
- 🔔 Push notifications for delivery updates
- 👤 RealMe login support
- 📱 Improved user interface and design
- ✅ Better app stability in recent versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login/authentication failures
- 🔄 Constant unexpected logouts
- ⏳ Slow loading times and lag
- ❌ App crashes and freezes
- 🔗 Broken links and non-functional features

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### GeoNet Quake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geonet-quake/id533054360)

Stay informed about seismic and volcanic activity in New Zealand. Receive custom alerts for earthquakes based on location and intensity, and get bulletins on volcanic events. Submit and view shaking reports, and share event details easily.

**Highlights:** Custom earthquake notifications, Volcanic Alert Bulletins, Submit and view shaking reports, Map and list of recent quakes, Share earthquake information, View technical seismic data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast information availability
- 👍 Informative and useful
- 👍 Accurate data
- 👍 Good for tracking activity
- 👍 Reassuring for residents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications unreliable
- 🐛 Settings not saved
- 🐛 Inaccurate or delayed updates
- 🐛 Difficult to report felt shakes
- 🐛 Poor color coding for intensity

**Reported bugs**

- Intensity reports spin endlessly
- Notifications don't work
- Alerts are unnoticeable or delayed
- App not updating on Apple Watch
- App not showing recent quakes

**Requested features**

- Support dark mode
- Add latitude and longitude
- Add critical alert notification
- Option to disable newsletter notifications
- Add Apple Watch app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NZ Post free?

NZ Post is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GeoNet Quake free?

GeoNet Quake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NZ Post or GeoNet Quake?

GeoNet Quake is rated higher. NZ Post averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GeoNet Quake averages 4.7 from 155 ratings.

### Do NZ Post or GeoNet Quake have ads?

Neither NZ Post nor GeoNet Quake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NZ Post or GeoNet Quake?

NZ Post ships an update every 3 weeks, and GeoNet Quake every 3 months. Most recently, NZ Post was updated on September 9, 2026 and GeoNet Quake on September 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*