# Packages vs jigNOTES

The clearest difference is price: Packages at Free against jigNOTES's $4.99. Packages also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). jigNOTES's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Packages is free to download; jigNOTES costs $4.99 up front. Packages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. jigNOTES asks for nothing beyond the download.

Packages ships an update fortnightly, jigNOTES every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packages | jigNOTES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packages-track-your-parcels/id1229071393/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #138 | **#127** |
| Size | 45 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ParcelsApp.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771001696) | [Laszlo Hasenau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478742345) |

## What reviewers say

### Packages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packages-track-your-parcels/id1229071393)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

This app consolidates package tracking from numerous online retailers and shipping carriers into a single, user-friendly interface. It allows for automatic import of tracking numbers and provides estimated delivery dates, saving users time and effort.

**Highlights:** Track packages from multiple retailers, Automatic tracking number import, Supports national postal services, Supports numerous courier services, Estimated delivery dates, Track unlimited parcels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parcels Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Parcels Premium | $4.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Convenient all-in-one tracking
- 💡 Automatic tracking number detection
- 👍 Detailed package information
- 🚀 Fast updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delayed notifications and updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with clipboard access
- 🐛 Syncing issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain actions
- Incorrect or outdated tracking information
- Inability to re-import deleted packages

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved iPad support
- Automatic email/account integration
- Push notification improvements
- Better sorting and filtering options


### jigNOTES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jignotes/id1478742346)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Paid · Shopping (US App Store)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packages free?

Packages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is jigNOTES free?

jigNOTES costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Packages or jigNOTES have ads?

Packages shows ads; jigNOTES does not.

### Which is updated more often, Packages or jigNOTES?

Packages ships an update fortnightly, and jigNOTES every 3 months. Most recently, Packages was updated on October 26, 2026 and jigNOTES on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Packages or jigNOTES?

Packages currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and jigNOTES at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*