Canada Post vs netfiles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Canada Post
Manage all your mail and package deliveries with ease. Track shipments, receive real-time updates, and pay duties and taxes instantly. Find nearby post offices and simplify international shipping.
- Track packages instantly by scanning barcodes
- Receive daily mail updates with MyMail
- Pay duties and taxes securely
- Get real-time delivery alerts
- Find post offices and shipping rates
- Simplify international shipping
- Customize delivery preferences
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Whether you’re tracking a package, checking what’s coming to your doorstep or paying duties and taxes with a tap, it makes it all quick and easy. Here is what you can do on the iPhone app: • Track packages in an instant. Just scan the barcode, no typing required. • See what mail is on the way. Get daily updates with MyMail. • Pay duties and taxes. Use Apple Pay®, Google Pay™ or a credit card for fast, secure payments and other self-serve options. • Never miss a delivery. Receive real-time alerts via push, text or email. • Got a question? Our virtual assistant is ready to help, anytime. • Find what you need fast. Look up nearby post offices, shipping rates or postal codes in seconds. • Simplify international shipping. Complete mandatory customs forms online with ease. • Pick up at your convenience. Choose the post office that works for you with FlexDelivery™. • Confirm delivery. Get photo confirmation when your package is delivered. • Access your business card instantly. Scan and save your Solutions for Small Business™ card. • Make it your own. Customize delivery preferences. • Returns made easier. Start a return by scanning your prepaid label with Self Scan. Questions or suggestions? Share your feedback by leaving a review or contact us at mobile.apps@canadapost.ca Download the Canada Post app now and experience a smarter way to manage your mail!
netfiles
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The netfiles app gives you a simple and secure way to access a netfiles data room, even when you are on the move. You can open and read documents (such as Microsoft Office files, PDF files and pictures) in the app itself. Document encryption, password protection and optional 2-factor authentication when you log in guarantee powerful protection for the security and confidentiality of your data. YOUR BENEFITS - Convenient, mobile access to the netfiles data room - Read documents offline in the app - Intuitive and easy to use ABOUT NETFILES GMBH netfiles GmbH was one of the first European providers of virtual data rooms. More than 20 years of experience have established the company as a leading player in this field. netfiles enables businesses to securely share and exchange files and provides a central online document management facility secured by detailed access rights while allowing mobile access. In this cloud based solution, data can be shared easily and securely within a company, a project team or with customers and suppliers. Secure data rooms can also be set up for applications such as M&A projects, due diligence audits, asset transactions, board communication, property management and contract management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: netfiles at none against Canada Post's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Canada Post ships an update every 3 weeks, netfiles monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Canada Post | netfiles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canada Post Corporation | netfiles GmbH |
Bugs and requests
Canada Post
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent sign-outs and login issues
- Inability to access 'MyMail' feature
- Tracking information not updating properly
- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Improve mail notification features
- Provide more detailed tracking information
- Allow payment of duties/taxes within the app
- Improve identity verification process
- Streamline app navigation and design
netfiles
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Canada Post
No in-app purchases
netfiles
No in-app purchases






