pARcel vs Pekaway Blue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pARcel
Visualize and confirm if your items fit into shipping packets using augmented reality. This tool helps you find the ideal packet size and estimate shipping costs for carriers like DHL and Hermes.
- Augmented reality item fitting
- Packet size selection
- Shipping price estimation
- DHL and Hermes packet support
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With pARcel App you can find the perfect packet size for DHL and Hermes packets including its price. Just put the item you want to sent into the virtual packet and see with augmented reality if it fits.
Pekaway Blue
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With Pekaway Blue you connect directly via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to your Pekaway devices. View live data, change settings, and manage updates - no cloud or account required. Supported devices: - Pekaway Shunt - Pekaway Boiler Controller - Pekaway LTE Bridge - Pekaway MPPT - Pekaway Power Unit Highlights: Direct BLE connection to Pekaway devices Live status and measurements (e.g., current, voltage, temperature) Configure devices directly in the app OTA updates for supported devices Works offline - no registration required Optional: You can connect supported devices to Wi‑Fi to forward data via MQTT (e.g., Home Assistant). The app works without an internet connection. Just connect via bluetooth and go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: pARcel at 11.0 against Pekaway Blue's 15.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
pARcel ships an update every 6 weeks, Pekaway Blue every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pARcel | Pekaway Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Interactive Pioneers GmbH | Pekaway GmbH |
In-app purchases
pARcel
No in-app purchases
Pekaway Blue
No in-app purchases
