# Virtual Post vs Shiplet

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Post | Shiplet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethiopian Postal Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845596356) | [Tim Heuer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231875166) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-post/id6753904085)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shiplet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiplet/id6757776240)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shiplet Unlimited (Annual) | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Packages | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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