# UK Postbox vs RedPocket

The clearest difference is rating: RedPocket at 4.5 against UK Postbox's 2.3. RedPocket also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 3). UK Postbox's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 19%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

RedPocket holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedPocket has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of UK Postbox's written reviews are positive against 19% of RedPocket's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UK Postbox | RedPocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-postbox/id444085689/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redpocket/id1567563050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iPostalMail™](https://appshunter.io/developer/444085692) | [Red Pocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481958757) |

## What reviewers say

### UK Postbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-postbox/id444085689)

Manage your virtual mailbox and physical address from anywhere. View incoming mail, process items like scanning or forwarding, and send letters online. Requires a UK Postbox account.

**Highlights:** Dashboard overview, Manage inbox items, Send letters online, Account settings, Virtual address management, Mail forwarding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RedPocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redpocket/id1567563050)

This app provides mobile service with unlimited options starting at $10/month. Easily manage your plan, activate new services, and install eSIMs. You can also purchase new devices and refill your account directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Unlimited mobile plans from $10/month, Keep existing network or choose a new one, Seamless in-app payment processing, Swift plan and phone activation, Effortless eSIM installation, In-app device shop, Easy account refills

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UK Postbox free?

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

### Is RedPocket free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UK Postbox or RedPocket?

RedPocket is rated higher. UK Postbox averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RedPocket averages 4.5 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do UK Postbox or RedPocket have ads?

Neither UK Postbox nor RedPocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UK Postbox or RedPocket?

UK Postbox ships an update monthly, and RedPocket monthly. Most recently, UK Postbox was updated on November 1, 2026 and RedPocket on November 7, 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.*