Comparison

Canada Post vs Doghive Ltd.

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Doghive Ltd.

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The Doghive Ltd. app enables users to make reservations, see and pay invoices, message with Doghive Ltd., and see photos of their pets.

Screenshots

Canada Post4 screens
Doghive Ltd.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Doghive Ltd. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canada Post ships an update every 3 weeks, Doghive Ltd. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Canada Post versus Doghive Ltd.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanada PostDoghive Ltd.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.7.16
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCanada Post CorporationPawzlove, 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

Doghive Ltd.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Canada Post

No in-app purchases

None

Doghive Ltd.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canada Post free?
Canada Post is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Doghive Ltd. free?
Doghive Ltd. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Canada Post or Doghive Ltd. have ads?
Canada Post shows ads; Doghive Ltd. does not.
Which is updated more often, Canada Post or Doghive Ltd.?
Canada Post ships an update every 3 weeks, and Doghive Ltd. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Canada Post was updated on October 16, 2026 and Doghive Ltd. on October 5, 2026.

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