# Dista vs Forward Parcel

The clearest difference is monetization model: Forward Parcel at free against Dista's free with in-app purchases. Forward Parcel also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Dista's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 29) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dista against 4.8 for Forward Parcel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dista has 1.1K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dista ships an update fortnightly, Forward Parcel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dista | Forward Parcel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dista-authentic-indian-goods/id1443084932/reviews) | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-parcel/id1584335354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dista](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443084931) | [Fwdparcel logistics private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584335356) |

## What reviewers say

### Dista

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dista-authentic-indian-goods/id1443084932)

Shop a vast selection of authentic Indian products, including food, fashion, beauty, and wellness items, with global shipping to over 200 countries. Enjoy fast, free, and duty-inclusive delivery, daily deals, and personalized recommendations.

**Highlights:** Global shipping to 200+ countries, Fast & free shipping, No customs duty, Wide selection of Indian goods, Daily deals and discounts, Personalized recommendations, 24/7 customer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast delivery (4-5 days internationally)
- ✅ Authentic Indian products available
- 👍 Good product quality and packaging
- 💬 Responsive customer support (when available)
- 🌍 International shipping capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Significantly overpriced products (2-7x markup)
- ⏱️ Extremely slow delivery (20+ days common)
- 📞 Poor customer support responsiveness
- 🚫 No accountability after payment
- 🔴 Unresponsive to customer inquiries

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes while searching items (iPad/iPhone)
- Cart does not load or retain items
- Product detail pages turn blank
- 404 errors during browsing
- Very slow app performance

**Requested features**

- Add more Indian brands to catalog
- Improve app performance and loading speed
- Fix country switching functionality
- Add Google login option to mobile app
- Implement proper order tracking system


### Forward Parcel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-parcel/id1584335354)

Shop from any Indian online store and have your purchases delivered globally. Receive a free dedicated Indian address for consolidated shipping. Request additional services like photos or returns.

**Highlights:** Dedicated Indian shipping address, Consolidate multiple packages, Global delivery, Package photo requests, Return product to vendor, Assisted Purchase service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dista free?

Dista is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forward Parcel free?

Forward Parcel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dista or Forward Parcel?

Forward Parcel is rated higher. Dista averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Forward Parcel averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do Dista or Forward Parcel have ads?

Neither Dista nor Forward Parcel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dista or Forward Parcel?

Dista ships an update fortnightly, and Forward Parcel every 2 months. Most recently, Dista was updated on November 6, 2026 and Forward Parcel 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.*