Comparison

iPostal1 vs Ikena ProBuildCalc

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
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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

Ikena ProBuildCalc

Features
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Ikena ProBuildCalc turns your iPhone or iPad into a job-site measuring kit. Walk a room, let the LiDAR scanner capture the walls, doors, windows, and fixtures in 3D, and turn that scan into the numbers you actually need - square footage, linear footage, material takeoffs, and rough pricing. Built for contractors, remodelers, and builders who are done with a tape measure and a notepad. SCAN - LiDAR room scan: walk the space and capture walls, openings, and fixtures in one pass - High-detail mesh capture for complex spaces - Object Capture: photogrammetry of a single piece (iOS 17+) - Reference photos captured alongside every scan MEASURE & ESTIMATE - Automatic materials takeoff: square feet, linear feet, counts - Quick Estimate using your own rates - Compare two scans of the same room (before / after) DELIVER - Blueprint PDF with dimensions, door swings, and a title block - 3D model export: USDZ, GLB, OBJ - AR plan overlay: drop the finished floor plan onto the real floor at true scale for client walkthroughs - Sync scans to your Ikena portal WORK - Clock in / out tied to the active project - Organize every scan by project PROBUILDCALC PRO A monthly subscription unlocks AI quotes, mesh & object capture, the full scan library, before/after compare, Quick Estimate with your rates, blueprint PDF export, USDZ export, portal sync, and merged multi-room floor plans. - $9.99/month - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Scanning requires a LiDAR-equipped device (iPhone 12 Pro or later Pro models, iPad Pro 2020 or later). Your scans stay on your device unless you sign in and choose to sync them to your Ikena portal. Privacy Policy: https://probuildcalc.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iPostal13 screens
Ikena ProBuildCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPostal1 at none against Ikena ProBuildCalc's 1. 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. Ikena ProBuildCalc sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. iPostal1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iPostal1 versus Ikena ProBuildCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPostal1Ikena ProBuildCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUSZoom, LLCJohn Thomas

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

Ikena ProBuildCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPostal1

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ikena ProBuildCalc

Subscriptions1
  • ProBuildCalc Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is iPostal1 free?
iPostal1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ikena ProBuildCalc free?
Ikena ProBuildCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPostal1 or Ikena ProBuildCalc have ads?
Neither iPostal1 nor Ikena ProBuildCalc shows ads.

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