Comparison

Packages vs ZIP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Packages

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
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Track all your packages from Aliexpress, Temu, Amazon, Wish, eBay, Joom, Lazada, ASOS in one place. Import packages directly from Aliexpress, Temu, Amazon, Joom, Wish, eBay! It is no longer necessary to enter the tracking numbers manually, you can import tracking numbers with name of goods you bought. Now you can track packages on the official websites right from the app. In parcel details next to the tracking number there is a new button. "No more logging in to multiple trackers, I now can track all my shipments from multiple sources, and shippers, from one app. Serious time saver and unbelievably easy to use. Don't even need to know who the shipper is. Once I put in the tracking number the app does everything else for me. Just great!!! All I need to do now to improve my experience is upgrade to the Premium version." See Estimated Date of Delivery for registered parcels right in the app! Track any national postal service such as USPS (USA), China Post, EMS China Post, Hongkong Post, Singpost (Singapore Post), Royal Mail, Canada Post, LaoPost, Finland Post (Posti), Russian Post (Почта России), EMS Russian Post, UkrPoshta, New Zealand Post, Australia Post, PostNL (Netherlands), PostNord (Sweden Post), Deutsche Post, Turkey Post (PTT Gönderi Takibi), Saudi Post (البريد السعودي), Poland Post (Poczta Polska), Thailand Post (ไปรษณีย์ไทย), Poste Italiane (Italy), Q-Post (Qatar), POS Malaysia, Iceland Post, Japan Post, Landmark Global, South Africa Post, Swiss Post, Posten Norge (Norway), Uzbekistan, Elta Hellenic Post (Greece, ΕΛΤΑ), La Poste (France Post), India Post (भारतीय डाक), Spain Post (Correos España), Brazil Post (Correios Brasil), Chile Post (Correos de Chile), Taiwan Post (中華郵政股份有限公司, Chunghwa Post), POS Indonesia, Portugal Post (CTT Expresso), Lietuvos Paštas (Lithuania), Česká Pošta (Czech), AnPost (Ireland), Mexico, Croatia, Bulgaria, Kuwait, Oman, Austria, South Korea, Brunei, Kenya, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Recently added support for national postal companies: Jersey Post, Correo Argentino, 4-72 Colombia Post, Latvia Post (Latvijas Pasts), Vietnam Post (Bưu điện Việt Nam, VNPost) Track any courier, or logistics company like: USPS, UPS, FedEx, P2P TRAKPAK, wnDirect, Chronopost, Globegistics, Yanwen, 4PX, DHL Global Mail/eCommerce, DHL Paket, Bpost, SF Express, DHL Express, Winit, NovaPoshta, YunExpress, PitneyBowes (GSP, UPAA), Chukou1, Pony Express, UBI, Parcelforce, TNT, Flyt Express, SFC, Yodel, DPD DE, DPD UK, DHT Express, Wish Post, LWE, GLS, SDA Express, Hermes, Colis Privé, myHermes, Colissimo, KWT56, Landmark Global, Skynet, CNE Express, Purolator, UPS i-parcel, Boxberry, Aerotrans, BRT Bartolini, Post11, MailAmericas, J-NET, Skynet, Correos Express, Lazada Express (LEX), GDEX, DEX-I, DPEX, DPE, Aramex, ABX Express, NinjaVan, SEUR, MRW, GLS Italy, DirectLink, eShopWorld, Yodel Direct, Parcel2Go, Metapack, APC, Wanb, Kerry Express, TAQBIN, Intelcom Express, DAO 365, Zeleris, Envialia, Estafeta. * Track unlimited number of items (Premium Version) * No registration required * Minimum taps to track new package * The app is ad supported. Packages Premium • You can purchase Premium auto renewing subscription for 1 month or 1 year to disable ads, remove parcel tracking limits and support app development • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Cost of renewal stays the same as when you first purchased subscription. • You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal by going to the your iTunes Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: http://parcelsapp.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: http://parcelsapp.com/en/terms Found an error, or want some feature? Write me at request@parcelsapp.com and I will help!

About

ZIP

Track all your online orders in real-time with live map updates and instant notifications. Supports over 1000 couriers and automatically imports orders from Gmail. No sign-up required to start tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time package tracking
  • Live map view
  • Instant delivery notifications
  • Gmail order import
  • Home screen widget
  • Supports 1000+ couriers
Features
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THE #1 DELIVERY EXPERIENCE ON MOBILE Never ever ask again "Where's my package?" With ZIP, your orders are at your fingertips! Just open the app and enter your tracking number to follow your package(s) in real time. NO SIGN UP Just open the app and start tracking your packages immediately. TRACK YOUR ORDERS Easily track your parcels from UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, China Post and more! More than 1000+ connected couriers with 24/7 data monitoring. LIVE MAP A beautiful map lets you know the exact location of your package anywhere around the world and in real-time. SCROLLBAR Zoom on the map in a snap with a single finger. NOTIFICATIONS Never miss an important alert like when your parcel is crossing a country border or when it is about to be delivered. GMAIL CONNECT Import your orders automatically from Gmail. WIDGET Follow your packages from your iPhone home screen. We are pushing new updates every week, if you have any feedback please email us at hey@getzip.app Made in Paris, with Love. ZIP Terms of Use: https://getzip.app/terms/

Screenshots

Packages4 screens
ZIP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZIP at none against Packages's shown. ZIP also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Packages's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 258) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Packages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ZIP sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packages holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packages has 14K ratings behind it against 258, 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 55% of ZIP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packages ships an update fortnightly, ZIP weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Packages versus ZIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPackagesZIP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.5 (258 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better258
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParcelsApp.comFrancois Hubert

Customer experience

Packages

All ratings13,423 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews511 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative23.3%

ZIP

All ratings256 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative40.0%

User reviews

Packages

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ZIP

From 258 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Centralized package tracking
  • 🚀 Real-time updates
  • 🗺️ Map visualization of package location
  • ✅ Works with various carriers
  • ✨ User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • ❌ Inaccurate tracking
  • 🐛 Packages disappear from app
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Cannot cancel subscription

Bugs and requests

Packages

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

ZIP

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Always says offline
  • Colis disappear from the app
  • Widget does not update
  • App says package is in America when it's in France
  • App says package arrives today but it's been 3 days
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  • Error searching for package
  • Black square on widget (resolved by changing widget)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with Vinted Go
  • Map with automatic dark mode
  • Ability to order packages
  • More carrier options

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Packages

Subscriptions2
  • Parcels Premium$0.991 Month
  • Parcels Premium$4.491 Year
6 purchases

ZIP

Subscriptions5
  • Posted Plus Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Posted Plus Weekly Free Trial3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Posted Plus Monthly$17.991 Month
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  • Posted Plus Yearly3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Posted Plus Yearly Free Trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Posted Plus Lifetime$99.00

Questions

Is Packages free?
Packages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZIP free?
ZIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Packages or ZIP?
Packages is rated higher. Packages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while ZIP averages 4.5 from 258 ratings.
Do Packages or ZIP have ads?
Packages shows ads; ZIP does not.
Which is updated more often, Packages or ZIP?
Packages ships an update fortnightly, and ZIP weekly. Most recently, Packages was updated on October 25, 2026 and ZIP on October 25, 2026.

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