USPS® AR App Reviews

Embraces modern technology in a fun way. It definitely gets me thinking about where the closest USPS box is! Good work.

I just want to be able to schedule a pick up and track packages. What exactly is this app for? The postal service needs to come up with a more useful app.

Im going to start addressing concerns expressed by other users: 1. This is NOT the primary USPS app. Use USPS Mobile to track packages, find post offices, determine prices, and other postal service related things. This app is a tech demo for a new ad service the USPS will be rolling out. 2. The USPS is self funded. No taxpayer money was wasted in this tech demo. As for the app itself, it works great! Its incredibly neat seeing A.R. Come to advertising. The tech demos I saw at the Postal convention in Anaheim were awesome. I cant wait for more integration with actual advertising, I am very impressed. Although more explanation should be provided in-app to limit confusion, and the interface could be more intuitive. Given that, I have not had a single problem using this app with the demo material I received, works as described. Hope this review helps!

I think this is really but I wish you could save the ones you have looked at to view again later.

You go to taking a picture mode and it locks up. Thats it??

No directions - stick on camera until you point it at the brochure and gives stupid video. Forces you do do this to get to menu. To bad I cant rate it zero stars

This app is useless. All it does is go back to the scan screen from which there is no exit. What a waste of time.

Even if you do have the correct piece of mail, its pretty redundant as you can do everything on the website or through the regular app. This app is not worth having on my phone taking up space.

My 8 year old and I are both enjoying this app. Its easy to use. I am being told that I must pull over whenever he sees a USPS blue mail box!

Its one thing to ask for my location while I am using the app. Its a completely other issue to want it all the time, even when I am not using it.

This is a cute app. Looking forward to scanning various mailboxes and seeing what comes to life. Just another way to brighten the holidays. If you need lots of Post Office information, go to the main USPS website.

Just got this app and havent used it yet BUT, right off the bat, it asks about running location services all the time, even while in the background. I went to settings to set it for only when Im using the app. The only 2 options are never and always. Needs a 3rd option (only when using the app). UPDATE: If it gets stuck in camera mode, go to your settings, click on USPS AR and you can switch the camera off.

Dont work at all It dont take pictures it dont scan it dont do nothing it needs an upgrade seriously

I received a postcard in the mail and scanned the front of it to see what it was about. REALLY? USPS, youve spent taxpayer money in an app that animates a photograph of a shipping box? How on earth is this useful to anyone? Fooled me once.

Perfect timing! Great app from USPS! The kids love it! They point out "daddy, theres another post office sign!"

I grew up with a dad who was a US postman. I am so proud of USPS for taking this bold marketing step into our current tech-infused way of life. Most folks fail to realize how amazing our federal postal system really is, even after all these decades, & how frequently we take it for granted. Additionally, people dont realize how close we come annually to, literally, losing our USPS mail delivery to our homes & businesses. The competitive parcel delivery market is working as a shining example of how free markets should work, and has caused USPS to step up their complacent game & create compelling marketing strategies & advertising. I, personally, am impressed with the app for my I-phone, the ease of use, & the classic design of the mailer (with well-loved Peanuts characters). Im buying stamps today because of this marketing!! Relevant, time-saver for the holidays, AND entertaining to boot! Great job, USPS!!

Installed and all it does is crash constantly.

Normal stamp prices then they actually charge you for shipping and handling (really?). Ill just stop off and buy some stamps when I need them. Thats a half an hour of my life Ill never get back!

App wont even start, I try to open it and it just crashes right away, I already tried re installing.

Good its free because it is totally worthless!