PostNL vs Bob de Bot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PostNL
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.
- Track packages
- Send packages
- Find PostNL points
- My Mail overview
- Status notifications
- Home screen widget
- Digital stamps
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Easily track packages with the PostNL app Track and send your packages with the PostNL app. In the app, you always have a complete overview of everything on its way to you. Sending a package is also easy via the app. Looking for a PostNL point? You can easily find these in the app as well. Curious about which mail is on its way to you? Activate My Mail so you also have a complete overview of all your mail (note: only available in the Netherlands). This way, you always have us at hand! Always up-to-date If you enable notifications, we ensure that you are always informed of the latest status of your package. Also, install the PostNL widget on your home screen to always stay up-to-date. Sending something? Have the QR code from your account scanned and receive a shipping confirmation by email. Easily create a label via the app and have it printed at a PostNL point. Need a stamp? Buy a digital stamp and write it on the letter, convenient! Download the app and let us know what you think!
Bob de Bot
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Samen leuke dingen doen, dat is waar het om draait bij Bob de Bot! Hét nieuwe platform voor alle 55-plussers waarbij jij zelf jouw nieuwe ervaringen bepaald op basis van een gepersonaliseerd activiteitenaanbod. Verbreed je huidige sociale netwerk en blijf in contact met je directe omgeving door te reageren op activiteiten en de vragen op het prikbord. Bob de Bot verbetert de kwaliteit van leven en welzijn. De app is volledig kosteloos te gebruiken en is vrij van irrelevante reclame. Wat houd je nog tegen? Trek erop uit, tijd om weer buiten te spelen! * Eenvoudig, veilig en transparant * Stel je eigen persoonlijke aanbod samen met keuze uit meer dan 60 onderwerpen! * Sla de leukste activiteiten op en vind ze eenvoudig terug in jouw persoonlijke agenda * Kom in contact met de buurt, ga in op hulpvragen van buurtgenoten óf vraag jouw buurtgenoten om hulp. Disclaimer: Bob de Bot is een initiatief van stichting WerkTeDoen en bevindt zich momenteel in de ontwikkelfase waardoor de applicatie alleen nog activiteiten in de regio Druten, Nijmegen en Wijchen toont. Help Bobje groeien door ons te voorzien van feedback en neem deel aan onze testgroep bestaande uit kritische 55-plussers! Aanmelden kan door te mailen naar info@bobdebot.nl
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bob de Bot at none against PostNL's shown. Bob de Bot also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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.
PostNL ships an update every 2 weeks, Bob de Bot monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PostNL | Bob de Bot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PostNL Holding B.V. | weMaron |
Bugs and requests
PostNL
Reported bugs
3 issues- Account creation issues
- Inaccurate tracking information
- Notification problems
Requested features
3 requests- Add English language option
- Improve delivery preferences
- Provide more delivery updates
Bob de Bot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PostNL
No in-app purchases
Bob de Bot
No in-app purchases
