# Packages vs Package Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Packages at 4.7 against Package Tracker's 4.4. Packages also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 48%) and ratings volume (14K vs 533). Package Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Package Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packages has 14K ratings behind it against 533, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Packages's written reviews are positive against 48% of Package Tracker's.

Packages ships an update fortnightly, Package Tracker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packages | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packages-track-your-parcels/id1229071393/reviews)** | [4.4 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcel-scout/id1559362089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 533 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ParcelsApp.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771001696) | [Alexander Sazanovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454561906) |

## What reviewers say

### Packages

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### Package Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcel-scout/id1559362089)

Effortlessly track all your deliveries from over 1000 carriers worldwide in one place. Receive real-time notifications for every status update, from in transit to delivered, and manage all your shipments with an organized dashboard. No account is required for basic tracking.

**Highlights:** Global carrier support (1000+), Real-time push notifications, Multi-platform shopping tracking, Automatic updates, Organized dashboard, Add packages with tracking number

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Tracking for 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Tracking for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Package Tracker for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Tracking | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Trackings | $12.99 | one-time |
| 50 Trackings | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Real-time tracking updates
- 📍 Detailed location information
- 💯 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking issues and delays
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🤖 Unreliable translation function

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 26
- Unable to edit or delete tracking entries
- Inconsistent status updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to add phone numbers for automatic tracking
- More customization options
- Integration with more shipping carriers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packages free?

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

### Is Package Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Packages or Package Tracker?

Packages is rated higher. Packages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Package Tracker averages 4.4 from 533 ratings.

### Do Packages or Package Tracker have ads?

Both Packages and Package Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Packages or Package Tracker?

Packages ships an update fortnightly, and Package Tracker every 5 days. Most recently, Packages was updated on October 28, 2026 and Package Tracker on October 27, 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.*