Comparison

iPostal1 vs The Common Workspace

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

Head to head
About

iPostal1

Access a digital version of your physical mail and packages from anywhere, 24/7. Choose a real street address for business or personal use and manage your mail with options to forward, scan, shred, or discard.

Highlights
  • Digital mailbox access
  • Real street addresses
  • Mail forwarding
  • Open and scan mail
  • Shred or discard mail
  • Add phone and fax lines
Features
Read full description

View and manage your mail and packages from the iPostal1 app. iPostal1 is the #1 digital mailbox service worldwide, giving you a real street address for personal or business use and full control of your mail from anywhere. Choose from thousands of real street locations across the U.S. and internationally, starting at just $9.99/month for personal plans and $14.99/month for business plans. Features: Get real-time notifications when mail or packages are received and uploaded by your mail center View high-quality images of the outside of every mail item and package Open and scan, forward, schedule a pickup, shred, or discard mail Select the carrier, such as USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL, and level of service for forwarding, and see real-time shipping prices to select the option that best fits your needs and budget Automate routine mail handling with autoscan and autoship Deposit checks remotely at participating U.S. locations Build out your business with our additional business services, such as Registered Agent Add a local or toll-free number for a complete business presence Easily add locations and manage multiple mailboxes from one account Add up to 6 recipients to an account, including the primary recipient In-app support to access help when you need it A more professional alternative to a PO Box, iPostal1 is built for small business owners, LLCs, entrepreneurs, ecommerce sellers, remote and hybrid workers, frequent travelers, digital nomads, expats, RVers, and anyone who needs a reliable address they can manage from anywhere. Sign up at http://ipostal1.com and get your mail where, when, and how you want it.

About

The Common Workspace

Features
Read full description

Creative and Convenient Workspace when you need it. With multiple locations we offer meeting space, private offices, and common co-working space to support growing businesses and professionals. Our meeting spaces are flexible and affordable offering monthly, daily, and hourly rentals. The Common provides a warm inviting work environment that provides everything you need to be successful. Offering free WIFI, free parking, access to our business center and beverage/snack center. Conveniently located to resources, restaurants, downtown and Fort Bragg. Our inspiring work environments encourage and promote collaboration among professionals to reach the common goal of success!

Screenshots

iPostal13 screens
The Common Workspace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iPostal1 at every 3 weeks against The Common Workspace's every 6 weeks. iPostal1 also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

iPostal1 ships an update every 3 weeks, The Common Workspace every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iPostal1 versus The Common Workspace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPostal1The Common Workspace
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUSZoom, LLCThe Common

Bugs and requests

iPostal1

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App shows outdated mail information
  • Login issues and invalid session errors
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices
  • Inability to manage mail and packages properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve app performance and stability
  • Provide more transparent pricing
  • Enhance customer support and communication
  • Integrate app and website functionality
  • Add more customization and control options

The Common Workspace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPostal1

No in-app purchases

None

The Common Workspace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPostal1 free?
iPostal1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Common Workspace free?
The Common Workspace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPostal1 or The Common Workspace have ads?
Neither iPostal1 nor The Common Workspace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPostal1 or The Common Workspace?
iPostal1 ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Common Workspace every 6 weeks. Most recently, iPostal1 was updated on September 27, 2026 and The Common Workspace on September 19, 2026.

Other comparisons