Australia Post vs Newie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Australia Post
Easily track and manage all your parcels in one place. Receive trusted notifications, set delivery preferences, and even authorize someone else to collect your packages.
- Trusted notifications
- Automatic parcel tracking
- Track and manage parcels
- Set delivery preferences
- Proof of delivery
- Collection QR code
- Contactless collection
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The AusPost app lets you safely and easily track and manage your parcels on your smart device. Download the app to access these great features: • Trusted notifications – Receive instant, legitimate and trusted notifications. • Automatic parcel tracking – Eligible parcels will automatically show in your track list if matched to your account - no need to add tracking numbers. • Track and manage parcels – Easily track and manage all your parcels in one place without checking emails. • Set delivery preferences – Request parcels be left in a safe place or redirect while in transit (if eligible). • Proof of delivery – View photos of where your parcel is left (if eligible). • 2-hour delivery notification – Set your preferences to receive a 2-hour delivery window where available once the parcel is on board for delivery. • Sharing collection authority – Authorise someone else to collect a parcel for you from the Post Office. • Collection QR code – Use the app’s collection QR code to collect missed deliveries from the Post Office (instead of a physical card). • Contactless collection – Collect parcels from a free 24/7 Parcel Locker for an entirely contactless experience - only with the app. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit https://auspost.com.au/about-us/about-our-site/australia-post-app Plus, the AusPost app provides many services to help you send and receive your parcels, including: • Manage your notification preferences • Easy access to your MyPost and MyPost Business account • Pay eligible bills with PostBill Pay • Pay for and print postage labels online • Find Post Office locations, opening times and postcodes Watch app Discover an enriched experience with AusPost's watch app on Watch OS! Synchronise it with the AusPost app on your phone for smooth tracking notifications, effortlessly check parcel nicknames, stay informed about expected delivery times, and conveniently unlock your Parcel Locker with a simple QR code – all directly from your wrist!
Newie
This app allows service providers to easily sell their services and manage payments, subscriptions, and customer interactions. It streamlines administrative tasks, enabling users to save time and increase earnings. Buyers can securely purchase services with a simple, one-tap sign-up process.
- Sell services in seconds
- Automated payments and subscriptions
- Accept in-person payments (Tap to Pay)
- Create service profiles easily
- Manage subscribers and customers
- In-app chat with customers
- Sales and reporting dashboard
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Sell any service in seconds with Newie. Save time, earn more and cut admin. Sign up with one tap. Simple, secure & easy payments. SELLERS: From personal trainers, to marketing consultants, to side hustles; the best service providers are joining Newie to save time, stay organized and earn more. SELLER BENEFITS • Put your payments on autopilot with subscriptions and one-off payments. • Save hours of admin every week • Accept in person payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone • Create a profile in minutes – no website developer needed • Stay organized with easy subscriber management • Share links to your Newie profile and plans on social media or via DM • Link to your profile or plans with QR Codes • Easily add and update your plans and products anytime • Chat with all your customers in one place • See all sales and reports in one place • Send files, videos and images to customers BUYERS: Sign up is one tap so you can securely purchase from any service provider in seconds. BUYER BENEFITS • Pay securely in app • No hidden fees or surprises • Easily manage payments and subscriptions • Chat directly with service providers • Get payment reminders & receipts • Sign in with Apple • Pay with Apple Pay or credit/debit card By downloading Newie you agree to our Terms of Use. You can read our terms at https://newie.app/terms If you need help or have questions, read our documentation at: https://docs.newie.app/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Newie at 96% against Australia Post's 51%. Newie also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Australia Post's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 90). On price, update cadence, 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.
Newie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Australia Post has 1.3K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Australia Post's written reviews are positive against 96% of Newie's.
Australia Post ships an update every 3 weeks, Newie every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Australia Post | Newie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) | 5.0 (90 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | 96.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 90 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Australia Post | Reco App Pty Limited |
Customer experience
Australia Post
Newie
Bugs and requests
Australia Post
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Login/sign-in issues
- Tracking data disappearing
- Incorrect delivery notifications
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- Live delivery route tracking
- Delivery time estimates
- Ability to leave delivery instructions
- Improved international tracking
- Seamless integration with other apps
Newie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Australia Post
No in-app purchases
Newie
No in-app purchases






