# Postboxes vs Postcodes & Postbox Search

The clearest difference is rating: Postcodes & Postbox Search at 3.7 against Postboxes's 2.0. Postcodes & Postbox Search also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (92 vs 1). Postboxes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Postcodes & Postbox Search sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Postboxes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Postcodes & Postbox Search holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Postcodes & Postbox Search has 92 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 44% and 45% positive.

Postboxes ships an update every 5 weeks, Postcodes & Postbox Search every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Postboxes | Postcodes & Postbox Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postboxes/id403838645/reviews) | **[3.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcodes-and-postbox-search/id868407023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **92** |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **44.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 141 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PJ COOK](https://appshunter.io/developer/381972019) | [App Bakery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585623049) |

## What reviewers say

### Postboxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postboxes/id403838645)

Locate nearby postboxes and post offices across the UK using your phone's GPS. The app utilizes OpenStreetMap data and allows users to contribute updates for missing or incorrect information. Filter results to see only postboxes, post offices, or both.

**Highlights:** Locate nearby postboxes and post offices, Uses GPS for accurate positioning, Leverages OpenStreetMap data, Allows user contributions for data updates, Filter by postboxes, post offices, or both, Map clustering for better visualization

**In-app purchases:** none


### Postcodes & Postbox Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcodes-and-postbox-search/id868407023)

Quickly find postcodes and postboxes with this app. Search by address or map location, save favorites, and even access your current postcode on your Apple Watch. Ideal for deliveries, driving, or filling out forms.

**Highlights:** Postcode lookup, Postbox search, Search by address, Map search, Save favorite locations, Apple Watch integration

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Postcodes Enthusiast | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and fast postcode finder
- 👍 Useful for finding addresses
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Handy app to have
- 👍 Good for business and private use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 All features behind paywall
- 😞 Forced subscription
- 😞 No free option
- 😞 Expensive subscription
- 😞 Deleted immediately

**Reported bugs**

- All features hidden behind paywall
- Subscription is forced
- No free option anymore
- Forced subscription
- Subscription auto renewal

**Requested features**

- Allow reduced usage option for existing downloads
- Pay once deal for existing users
- Go back to being free to use
- Add time of collection for post boxes
- Add street view of postboxes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Postboxes free?

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

### Is Postcodes & Postbox Search free?

Postcodes & Postbox Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Postboxes or Postcodes & Postbox Search?

Postcodes & Postbox Search is rated higher. Postboxes averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Postcodes & Postbox Search averages 3.7 from 92 ratings.

### Do Postboxes or Postcodes & Postbox Search have ads?

Postboxes shows ads; Postcodes & Postbox Search does not.

### Which is updated more often, Postboxes or Postcodes & Postbox Search?

Postboxes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Postcodes & Postbox Search every 4 months. Most recently, Postboxes was updated on June 2, 2026 and Postcodes & Postbox Search on September 19, 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.*