Comparison

Virtual Post vs Shiplet

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Post

Features
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Virtual Post is the official digital platform of Ethiopost, Ethiopia’s trusted postal service for over a century. With Virtual Post, you can access core Ethiopost services from anywhere; securely, quickly, and conveniently. Key Features - Track Packages: Stay updated on the status of your domestic and international deliveries in real time. - Find Post Offices: Locate nearby Ethiopost branches and service points easily. - Virtual Postal Box: Receive mail digitally through your virtual address. - Payments & Services: Register new boxes, renew boxes, and access other Ethiopost services online. - Official Updates: Get the latest announcements, news, and offers directly from Ethiopost.

About

Shiplet

Features
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Shiplet keeps package tracking simple. Shiplet is a personal package tracker designed to be calm, clear, and effortless. Add shipments from major carriers and see exactly where your packages are — without noise, ads, or unnecessary features. Whether you’re waiting on one delivery or juggling several, Shiplet gives you a single place to check status, progress, and arrival — at a glance. Key Features Multi-carrier tracking Track packages from well-known shipping providers in one app. Clean timelines See where your package has been, where it is now, and what’s next. Privacy-first No accounts, no selling data, no tracking beyond your packages. Designed for iOS Fast, lightweight, and built to feel at home on your iPhone. Shiplet doesn’t try to do everything. It just helps you know when your package is coming — clearly and quietly. Subscription & Legal Shiplet offers an optional auto-renewable subscription that unlocks additional package tracking features. Subscription Details - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings Terms of Use (EULA) This app uses Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy View the complete privacy policy at https://shiplet.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Virtual Post4 screens
Shiplet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Post at none against Shiplet's 2. On price, ads, 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. Shiplet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Virtual Post asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Virtual Post versus Shiplet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual PostShiplet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthiopian Postal ServiceTim Heuer

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Post

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shiplet

Subscriptions1
  • Shiplet Unlimited (Annual)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Packages$0.99

Questions

Is Virtual Post free?
Virtual Post is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shiplet free?
Shiplet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Virtual Post or Shiplet have ads?
Neither Virtual Post nor Shiplet shows ads.

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