Comparison

PostNL vs KidSteps

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

KidSteps

Features
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KidSteps is your digital memory book for the milestones of your child's life. From the first judo throw to the best birthday party — you capture it in seconds and build a chronological album without any effort. How it works KidSteps asks smart questions based on what your child did. A judo match? "Won or lost? How did it feel?" A party? "Who came? What was the best part?" You add a photo, pick a mood stamp, done — the moment is saved to your timeline. Features • Smart question wizard per event type — sports, parties, school, first times, vacations • Warm polaroid design that invites you to browse • Automatic calendar detection: KidSteps recognizes sport and party events in your calendar and reminds you to capture them • Height and weight chart per child • Family viewer: share moments with grandparents, godparents — they follow along without an account • Yearbook generation (Premium): PDF or printed photo book with all moments from the past year • Multiple children (Premium) • Unlimited moments (Premium) Why KidSteps Memories fade. Photos drown in your camera roll. WhatsApp groups disappear. KidSteps holds your child's story — with context, feelings, and the little things you would otherwise forget. Privacy first Your data stays yours. We don't sell anything and photos are only accessible to you and family members you invite. Servers are in the EU. We only ask for the permissions you choose to enable (calendar, camera, notifications) and work fine without them. Free or Premium KidSteps is free with one child and 50 moments. For unlimited moments, multiple children, yearbook generation, and unlimited family viewers there is a Premium subscription: • KidSteps Premium Monthly: €3.99/month, auto-renewing • KidSteps Premium Yearly: €29.99/year, auto-renewing (~40% discount) Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://kidsteps.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://kidsteps.app/en/privacy Questions? support@kidsteps.app

Screenshots

PostNL4 screens
KidSteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PostNL at none against KidSteps's 2. KidSteps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. KidSteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PostNL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PostNL versus KidSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostNLKidSteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPostNL Holding B.V.Harm Rietmeijer

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

KidSteps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PostNL

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

KidSteps

Subscriptions2
  • KidSteps Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • KidSteps Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PostNL free?
PostNL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KidSteps free?
KidSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PostNL or KidSteps have ads?
PostNL shows ads; KidSteps does not.
Which is updated more often, PostNL or KidSteps?
PostNL ships an update every 2 weeks, and KidSteps weekly. Most recently, PostNL was updated on October 14, 2026 and KidSteps on October 2, 2026.

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