# PostNL vs Stekkies

PostNL and Stekkies both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Stekkies's written reviews are positive against 21% of PostNL's. Stekkies also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). PostNL's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PostNL against 4.4 for Stekkies. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostNL has 2.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of PostNL's written reviews are positive against 89% of Stekkies's.

PostNL ships an update every 2 weeks, Stekkies every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostNL | Stekkies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postnl/id513218878/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stekkies/id6739778354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PostNL Holding B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/941607669) | [Stekkies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786994070) |

## 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


### Stekkies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stekkies/id6739778354)

This app helps you find rental homes faster by notifying you immediately when new listings match your search criteria. Create a profile with your preferences and receive alerts directly from real estate agents, giving you a head start on scheduling viewings.

**Highlights:** Create personalized search profiles, Receive instant listing notifications, Direct contact with real estate agents, Automated home search algorithm, Prioritized viewing opportunities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostNL free?

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

### Is Stekkies free?

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

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

PostNL is rated higher. PostNL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Stekkies averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do PostNL or Stekkies have ads?

PostNL shows ads; Stekkies does not.

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

PostNL ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stekkies every 2 months. Most recently, PostNL was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stekkies on September 10, 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.*