Comparison

PostNL vs Knip Nu

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

Knip Nu

Features
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Knip Nu App verbindt uw zaak met klanten in de buurt. Beheer uw agenda, diensten en boekingen op één plek uw klanten boeken in een paar tikken via de app.

Screenshots

PostNL4 screens
Knip Nu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Knip Nu at none against PostNL's shown. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostNL ships an update every 2 weeks, Knip Nu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PostNL versus Knip Nu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostNLKnip Nu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPostNL Holding B.V.Website Operations

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

Knip Nu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PostNL

No in-app purchases

None

Knip Nu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PostNL free?
PostNL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knip Nu free?
Knip Nu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PostNL or Knip Nu have ads?
PostNL shows ads; Knip Nu does not.
Which is updated more often, PostNL or Knip Nu?
PostNL ships an update every 2 weeks, and Knip Nu every 3 weeks. Most recently, PostNL was updated on October 14, 2026 and Knip Nu on October 8, 2026.

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