# Polls for iMessage vs Parcel Pending

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polls for iMessage at 84% against Parcel Pending's 23%. Polls for iMessage also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Parcel Pending's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Polls for iMessage holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polls for iMessage has 11K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Polls for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 23% of Parcel Pending's.

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, Parcel Pending every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polls for iMessage | Parcel Pending |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-pending/id6467768006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 22.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 62 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polls for Messages, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142329921) | [Quadient Shipping](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053144802) |

## What reviewers say

### Polls for iMessage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922)

Easily create and manage group polls directly within iMessage conversations. Customize poll settings like anonymity, editing rights, and multiple voting options. Share results live and even declare a winner with fun animations.

**Highlights:** Create polls directly in iMessage, Live poll result updates, Customizable voting options (anonymous, multiple votes), Control poll editing permissions, Declare a winner with animations, Picture polls and link integration

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for group decisions
- 💡 Helpful for organizing events and activities
- 🚀 Efficient for getting group feedback
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with poll loading/sending
- 🔒 Requires all participants to have the app
- 🔒 Anonymous voting not truly anonymous
- 🐛 Glitches with editing polls
- 🔒 Can't see who voted for what

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete the app
- Polls failing to send due to internet connection issues
- Votes being counted multiple times

**Requested features**

- Option to disable others from adding poll options
- Option to limit number of votes per person
- Option to hide poll results until completed
- Ability to edit poll options after creation
- Support for adding images/GIFs as poll options


### Parcel Pending

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-pending/id6467768006)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily manage your package deliveries with automatic notifications upon arrival. Access your packages contactlessly using a unique QR code for pickup. The app also allows for vacation mode, managing other users, and customizing notification settings.

**Highlights:** Package delivery notifications, Contactless package access, Unique QR code for pickup, Vacation mode, Manage other users, Customize notification settings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polls for iMessage free?

Polls for iMessage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Parcel Pending free?

Parcel Pending is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Polls for iMessage or Parcel Pending?

Polls for iMessage is rated higher. Polls for iMessage averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Parcel Pending averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Polls for iMessage or Parcel Pending have ads?

Polls for iMessage shows ads; Parcel Pending does not.

### Which is updated more often, Polls for iMessage or Parcel Pending?

Polls for iMessage ships an update monthly, and Parcel Pending every 2 months. Most recently, Polls for iMessage was updated on October 22, 2026 and Parcel Pending on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*