With the “USPS Mobile® app,” you can use popular USPS.com® tools while you’re on the go, including the ability to calculate shipping costs (with some restrictions), look up a ZIP Code, locate a Post Office, schedule a next-day pickup, ask USPS to hold your mail, access Informed Delivery® to track packages and digitally preview incoming mail, and more.
Features
- Verify the status of packages delivered by Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, Certified Mail®, and a few other delivery services. To stay informed about the delivery status of your shipments, give them nicknames and sign up for SMS and email alerts.
- Calculate a domestic or international price to determine how much postage you’ll need when sending a letter, card, large envelope, or package. Select the retail or online price, add any additional services required, and then view the final price.
- Use an easy-to-filter locator to find USPS® Locations when you need to go to a Post OfficeTM, Self-Service Kiosk (APC®), or collection box. The USPS Mobile app uses the GPS on your device to locate the nearest options for you, display their Regular Hours, Special Hours, and Last Collection Times, and provide driving, walking, or public transportation instructions.
- Your Letter Carrier can pick up your Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, Global Express Guaranteed®, or Merchandise Return Services shipments from your home or office during normal mail delivery if you arrange a complimentary next-day pickup.
- Use the camera on your device to read the barcode on shipping labels (Note: this function is not available on iPad 1 and iPod Touch models without rear-facing cameras). The app detects the package and saves the label number to keep track of delivery progress.
Conclusion
The USPS Mobile app is a free app that easily tracks your packages, finds postal services near you, and even calculates shipping rates. Whether you’re a regular shipper or just need to send something occasionally, the USPS Mobile app is a great tool to have on your phone.