Comparison

PostNL vs ENGWE

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Track packages
  • Send packages
  • Find PostNL points
  • My Mail overview
  • Status notifications
  • Home screen widget
  • Digital stamps
Features
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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!

About

ENGWE

Record your cycling journeys with GPS, get turn-by-turn navigation to your destination, and quickly find answers to biking questions or troubleshoot issues. Your ultimate companion for exploring the world on two wheels.

Highlights
  • Record cycling adventures with GPS
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Destination routing
  • Search for biking questions
  • Troubleshoot app/bike issues
Features
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The ENGWE App! Whether you're an avid cyclist or just starting out, our app, part of the ENGWE brand, is your ultimate companion for exploring the world on two wheels. Seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with a passion for biking, we've crafted an experience that's as intuitive as it is exhilarating. With ENGWE's app, you can effortlessly record your cycling adventures using your phone's GPS, capturing every twist and turn of your journey in stunning detail. Need to find your way? Simply input your destination and let our app handle the rest, providing you with the best route and turn-by-turn navigation, so you can focus on enjoying the ride. But that's not all – we understand that sometimes, unexpected hiccups can occur. That's why ENGWE's app also features a comprehensive search function, allowing you to quickly find answers to common biking questions or troubleshoot any app or bike-related issues right from your phone. Whether you're exploring new trails or simply commuting to work, ENGWE's Electric Bike Riding App is your go-to companion for all your cycling adventures.

Screenshots

PostNL4 screens
ENGWE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PostNL at 4.5 against ENGWE's 2.5. PostNL also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 10) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). ENGWE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PostNL holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostNL has 2.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of PostNL's written reviews are positive against 0% of ENGWE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostNL ships an update every 2 weeks, ENGWE monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PostNL versus ENGWE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostNLENGWE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better2.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPostNL Holding B.V.Engwe Labs

Customer experience

PostNL

All ratings2,112 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative66.8%

ENGWE

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

ENGWE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PostNL

No in-app purchases

None

ENGWE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PostNL free?
PostNL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ENGWE free?
ENGWE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PostNL or ENGWE?
PostNL is rated higher. PostNL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while ENGWE averages 2.5 from 10 ratings.
Do PostNL or ENGWE have ads?
PostNL shows ads; ENGWE does not.
Which is updated more often, PostNL or ENGWE?
PostNL ships an update every 2 weeks, and ENGWE monthly. Most recently, PostNL was updated on October 14, 2026 and ENGWE on October 2, 2026.

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