Comparison

iPostal1 vs The UPS Store Digital Mail

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

The UPS Store Digital Mail

Manage your postal mail remotely from your smartphone. Receive notifications for new mail, view envelope images, request scans of contents, and forward or dispose of items securely.

Highlights
  • Remote mail management
  • View envelope images
  • Scan mail contents
  • Forward mail items
  • Secure disposal options
  • Search and archive mail
Features
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Your mailbox, now in your pocket. Digital Mail by The UPS Store lets you manage your postal mail remotely—anytime, anywhere. Whether you're traveling, running a business, or simply want a smarter way to handle mail, Digital Mail puts you in control. Features: • View your mail — Get notified the moment new mail arrives and see images of your envelopes and packages. • Open & scan — Request a scan of the contents and read your mail digitally. • Forward — Have items shipped wherever you need them. • Recycle or shred — Securely dispose of items you don't need. • Stay organized — Search, filter, and archive your mail with ease. • Secure & private — Your mail is handled with care and protected every step of the way. Sign in with your Digital Mail by The UPS Store account to get started. Need a mailbox? Visit your local The UPS Store to sign up.

Screenshots

iPostal13 screens
The UPS Store Digital Mail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The UPS Store Digital Mail at 5.0 against iPostal1's 3.3. The UPS Store Digital Mail also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). iPostal1's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The UPS Store Digital Mail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPostal1 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iPostal1 versus The UPS Store Digital Mail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPostal1The UPS Store Digital Mail
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUSZoom, LLCBugo, LLC

Customer experience

iPostal1

All ratings1,123 ratings
Positive54.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative40.3%
Written reviews354 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative76.3%

The UPS Store Digital Mail

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 UPS Store Digital Mail

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPostal1

No in-app purchases

None

The UPS Store Digital Mail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPostal1 free?
iPostal1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The UPS Store Digital Mail free?
The UPS Store Digital Mail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPostal1 or The UPS Store Digital Mail?
The UPS Store Digital Mail is rated higher. iPostal1 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while The UPS Store Digital Mail averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do iPostal1 or The UPS Store Digital Mail have ads?
Neither iPostal1 nor The UPS Store Digital Mail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPostal1 or The UPS Store Digital Mail?
iPostal1 ships an update every 3 weeks, and The UPS Store Digital Mail every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPostal1 was updated on November 11, 2026 and The UPS Store Digital Mail on October 31, 2026.

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