# Packages vs Route

The clearest difference is rating: Packages at 4.7 against Route's 3.7. Packages also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 3) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). Route's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Route sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packages holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packages has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Packages's written reviews are positive against 80% of Route's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Packages ships an update fortnightly, Route every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packages | Route |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packages-track-your-parcels/id1229071393/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route/id1501369238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ParcelsApp.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771001696) | [Rustam Amirhanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278605063) |

## What reviewers say

### Packages

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

**Currently charting:** #163 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 | $1.99 | per month |
| Parcels Premium | $11.99 | 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


### Route

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route/id1501369238)

Easily track packages from numerous online stores and carriers worldwide. Input or scan tracking numbers to get real-time status updates, locations, and movement history for your shipments.

**Highlights:** Track packages from major online stores, Supports numerous international carriers, Scan tracking numbers for quick entry, Real-time status and location updates, Detailed shipment history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Full access forever | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packages free?

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

### Is Route free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Packages or Route?

Packages is rated higher. Packages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Route averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Packages or Route have ads?

Packages shows ads; Route does not.

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

Packages ships an update fortnightly, and Route every 9 days. Most recently, Packages was updated on November 6, 2026 and Route on November 3, 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.*