# USPS® AR vs PostScan Mail

The clearest difference is rating: PostScan Mail at 4.7 against USPS® AR's 2.5. PostScan Mail also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (874 vs 34). USPS® AR's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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.

PostScan Mail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostScan Mail has 874 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of USPS® AR's written reviews are positive against 43% of PostScan Mail's.

USPS® AR ships an update every 10 months, PostScan Mail every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USPS® AR | PostScan Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usps-ar/id854046810/reviews) | **[4.7 (874 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postscan-mail-virtual-mailbox/id1276114355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **874** |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **43.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Postal Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/339597581) | [Certifix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089119999) |

## What reviewers say

### USPS® AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usps-ar/id854046810)

This app uses augmented reality to bring your mail to life. Simply scan a special icon on your mail to unlock interactive content and a new way to experience your correspondence.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality mail scanning, Interactive mail content, Mail comes to life, Scan special icons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Cool animation
- 👍 Easy to use (for some)
- 💡 Neat AR experience
- 🎉 Fun for kids
- ✨ Interesting tech demo

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work (frequently)
- 🤷 Unintuitive interface
- 🗑️ Waste of time
- 🚫 No support
- ❌ Crashes constantly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- App freezes
- AR scanning not working
- Cannot exit scan screen
- Camera issues (back camera not for use)

**Requested features**

- More intuitive interface
- Clearer instructions
- Ability to save viewed content
- Option to replay videos
- Improved AR scanning accuracy


### PostScan Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postscan-mail-virtual-mailbox/id1276114355)

Access and manage your physical mail online from anywhere. View, forward, and securely shred documents with a few taps. Receive real-time notifications for your mail.

**Highlights:** View and manage mail online, Open and scan mail contents, Forward mail and packages worldwide, Securely shred unwanted mail, Real-time mail notifications, Manage multiple recipients/addresses

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient mail service
- 🚀 Reliable and efficient
- 🌍 Great for travelers and digital nomads
- 💻 User-friendly app and website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable service and missing mail
- 💰 Unclear pricing and unexpected charges
- 🕰️ Poor customer support and slow response times
- 🔍 Lack of contingency planning and operational issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate tracking information
- Inconsistent service across locations

**Requested features**

- Improved notification system
- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- More transparent pricing and billing
- Enhanced tracking and delivery updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USPS® AR free?

USPS® AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PostScan Mail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, USPS® AR or PostScan Mail?

PostScan Mail is rated higher. USPS® AR averages 2.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while PostScan Mail averages 4.7 from 874 ratings.

### Do USPS® AR or PostScan Mail have ads?

Neither USPS® AR nor PostScan Mail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, USPS® AR or PostScan Mail?

USPS® AR ships an update every 10 months, and PostScan Mail every 3 weeks. Most recently, USPS® AR was updated on October 14, 2026 and PostScan Mail on October 17, 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.*