# Packages vs ZIP

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Packages | ZIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packages-track-your-parcels/id1229071393/reviews)** | [4.5 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-live-package-tracker/id6450142666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ParcelsApp.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771001696) | [Francois Hubert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465960131) |

## What reviewers say

### Packages

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### ZIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-live-package-tracker/id6450142666)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Posted Plus Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Posted Plus Weekly Free Trial | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Posted Plus Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Posted Plus Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Posted Plus Yearly Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Posted Plus Lifetime | $99.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Integration with Vinted Go
- Map with automatic dark mode
- Ability to order packages
- More carrier options


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