Informed Delivery® Mobile
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4.6
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Developer
United States Postal Service®
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Category
Business
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Version
Varies with device
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Android OS
Varies with device
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Downloads
550M
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Content rating
0
Pro
👍 Informed Delivery® Mobile gives daily grayscale previews of incoming letter-sized mail plus real-time package tracking, so you can see what’s arriving before it reaches your door. Visual previews and tracking updates help you prioritize important deliveries, avoid surprises, and manage time more efficiently.
👍 With Informed Delivery® Mobile you get customizable push and email notifications and on-the-go access to delivery statuses. The app lets you take quick actions—request redelivery, schedule holds, or receive alerts for signature-required items—consolidating mail and package management into one convenient mobile interface.
👍 Informed Delivery® Mobile enhances mail security by providing timely delivery notifications and a digital archive of mail images, making it easier to spot missing or suspicious correspondence. This visibility reduces the risk of lost mail and identity theft, giving busy households greater peace of mind.
Con
👎 Limited mail preview: Informed Delivery only provides grayscale images of the exterior of letter-sized mail, not package contents or larger items. Not all pieces are scanned, so important items can be missing from the daily digest. That limits usefulness for confirming contents or tracking non-letter deliveries.
👎 Privacy and security concerns: Registration requires identity verification and personal data, so a compromised account can expose mail previews and delivery details. Users concerned about sensitive information may feel vulnerable, and phishing attempts impersonating USPS can target Informed Delivery users. Options for enhanced account security are limited within the app.
👎 Reliability and feature limitations: The app and daily digest sometimes have delayed or missing scans, inconsistent push notifications, and occasional bugs. It offers limited parcel management, no access to full mail content, and is available only for U.S. residential addresses. Power users may find the feature set too basic for advanced tracking needs.
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