# PostNL vs Tapkey

The clearest difference is rating: PostNL at 4.5 against Tapkey's 1.6. PostNL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). Tapkey's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tapkey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PostNL asks for nothing beyond the download.

PostNL holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostNL has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of PostNL's written reviews are positive against 27% of Tapkey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PostNL ships an update every 2 weeks, Tapkey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostNL | Tapkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postnl/id513218878/reviews)** | [1.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapkey/id1172177226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **26.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PostNL Holding B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/941607669) | [Tapkey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017643815) |

## What reviewers say

### PostNL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postnl/id513218878)

Track and send packages with ease. Get a complete overview of items in transit and find nearby service points. Activate My Mail for a view of incoming mail (Netherlands only). Receive real-time status updates via notifications and a home screen widget.

**Highlights:** Track packages, Send packages, Find PostNL points, My Mail overview, Status notifications, Home screen widget, Digital stamps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient delivery
- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Good service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delivery issues
- 🐛 Tracking problems
- 🐛 Unreliable service
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🌐 Lack of language options

**Reported bugs**

- Account creation issues
- Inaccurate tracking information
- Notification problems

**Requested features**

- Add English language option
- Improve delivery preferences
- Provide more delivery updates


### Tapkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapkey/id1172177226)

Transform your smartphone into a secure digital key for various access points like doors, garages, and cars. Easily manage and grant access to others, and monitor locking activities with high security standards.

**Highlights:** Smartphone as secure key, Grant and revoke access, Track locking activities, NFC and Bluetooth access, Register locking devices, NFC transponder programming

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Smartphone Users | $3.99 | per month |
| 25 Smartphone Users | $7.99 | per month |
| 50 Smartphone Users | $14.99 | per month |
| 100 Smartphone Users | $29.99 | per month |
| 150 Smartphone Users | $44.99 | per month |
| 200 Smartphone Users | $59.99 | per month |
| 250 Smartphone Users | $74.99 | per month |
| 25 Smartphone Users | $96.99 | per year |
| 100 Smartphone Users | $349.99 | per year |
| 250 Smartphone Users | $899.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostNL free?

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

### Is Tapkey free?

Tapkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PostNL or Tapkey?

PostNL is rated higher. PostNL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Tapkey averages 1.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do PostNL or Tapkey have ads?

PostNL shows ads; Tapkey does not.

### Which is updated more often, PostNL or Tapkey?

PostNL ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tapkey every 2 months. Most recently, PostNL was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tapkey on October 17, 2026.

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