Canada Post vs LocalStudent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Canada Post
Manage all your shipping and mail needs on the go. Track packages, create shipping labels, receive mail notifications, and find post office locations. Pay duties and taxes, and simplify international shipping with this comprehensive tool.
- Instant package tracking
- Create and print shipping labels
- Mail delivery notifications
- FlexDelivery™ package pickup
- Schedule Home Pickup
- Pay duties and taxes
- Virtual assistant support
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Do it all quickly, easily and on the go with the Canada Post app: - Track packages in an instant. Scan the barcode or add a tracking number. - Send with ease. Create, pay for and print shipping and return labels. - Use MyMail to get notifications about mail on its way to your mailbox. - Ship to a post office of your choice. Use FlexDelivery™ and pick up packages at your convenience. - Schedule Home Pickup. Request pickup for up to 3 items, right from home. Available in select areas. - Save QR codes to your Apple Wallet. Get instant access to your labels and customs forms at the post office – no printer needed. - Pay duties and taxes. Use Apple Pay® or a credit card for fast, secure payments. - Simplify international shipping. Complete mandatory customs forms. - Return effortlessly. Scan your prepaid label with Self Scan. - Get photo confirmation when your package is delivered. - Find what you quickly. Look up nearby post offices, shipping rates or postal codes. - Access your membership card. Scan and save your Solutions for Small Business™ card to access your discount at the post office. - Get answers, fast. Our virtual assistant is ready to help, anytime. Questions or suggestions? Share your feedback by leaving a review or contact us at mobile.apps@canadapost.ca
LocalStudent
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"Sign up to Canada's favorite lawn mowing app! Join LocalStudent this summer and ... Earn extra cash on your own schedule Find customers near you!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LocalStudent 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, LocalStudent every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Canada Post | LocalStudent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canada Post Corporation | LocalStudent Inc. |
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
LocalStudent
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Canada Post
No in-app purchases
LocalStudent
No in-app purchases
