# Postcodes & Postbox Search vs Grid Ref UK and Ireland

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Ref UK and Ireland at 4.3 against Postcodes & Postbox Search's 3.7. Grid Ref UK and Ireland also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (81% vs 45%). Postcodes & Postbox Search's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Postcodes & Postbox Search sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Grid Ref UK and Ireland sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grid Ref UK and Ireland holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Postcodes & Postbox Search has 92 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Postcodes & Postbox Search's written reviews are positive against 81% of Grid Ref UK and Ireland's.

Postcodes & Postbox Search ships an update every 4 months, Grid Ref UK and Ireland every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Postcodes & Postbox Search | Grid Ref UK and Ireland |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcodes-and-postbox-search/id868407023/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-ref-uk-and-ireland/id962394484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 219 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Bakery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585623049) | [Mike Irving](https://appshunter.io/developer/393933736) |

## What reviewers say

### Postcodes & Postbox Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcodes-and-postbox-search/id868407023)

Quickly find postcodes and postboxes with this app. Search by address or map location, save favorites, and even access your current postcode on your Apple Watch. Ideal for deliveries, driving, or filling out forms.

**Highlights:** Postcode lookup, Postbox search, Search by address, Map search, Save favorite locations, Apple Watch integration

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Postcodes Enthusiast | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and fast postcode finder
- 👍 Useful for finding addresses
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Handy app to have
- 👍 Good for business and private use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 All features behind paywall
- 😞 Forced subscription
- 😞 No free option
- 😞 Expensive subscription
- 😞 Deleted immediately

**Reported bugs**

- All features hidden behind paywall
- Subscription is forced
- No free option anymore
- Forced subscription
- Subscription auto renewal

**Requested features**

- Allow reduced usage option for existing downloads
- Pay once deal for existing users
- Go back to being free to use
- Add time of collection for post boxes
- Add street view of postboxes


### Grid Ref UK and Ireland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-ref-uk-and-ireland/id962394484)

Pinpoint your exact map reference location in the UK and Ireland. Displays GB and Irish Grid References, along with OSGB36 and WGS84 Latitude/Longitude. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts needing precise location data.

**Highlights:** GB Grid Reference, Irish Grid Reference, WGS84 Latitude/Longitude, OSGB36 Latitude/Longitude, Location sharing via Twitter, Graphical grid guides

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Figure Grid Refs, no ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Postcodes & Postbox Search free?

Postcodes & Postbox Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grid Ref UK and Ireland free?

Grid Ref UK and Ireland is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Postcodes & Postbox Search or Grid Ref UK and Ireland?

Grid Ref UK and Ireland is rated higher. Postcodes & Postbox Search averages 3.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Grid Ref UK and Ireland averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Postcodes & Postbox Search or Grid Ref UK and Ireland have ads?

Neither Postcodes & Postbox Search nor Grid Ref UK and Ireland shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Postcodes & Postbox Search or Grid Ref UK and Ireland?

Postcodes & Postbox Search ships an update every 4 months, and Grid Ref UK and Ireland every 9 months. Most recently, Postcodes & Postbox Search was updated on October 26, 2026 and Grid Ref UK and Ireland on October 20, 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.*