# Route vs Package Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Route at none against Package Tracker's 11. Route also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (518K vs 1.3K). Package Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Package Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Route asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Route against 4.7 for Package Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Route has 518K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Route's written reviews are positive against 66% of Package Tracker's.

Route ships an update every 3 weeks, Package Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Route | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (518K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-package-tracker/id1449803898/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-track-parcels/id1558870609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **518K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #202 | **#124** |
| Size | 199 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Route App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449803897) | [NOGAME LABS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558870611) |

## What reviewers say

### Route

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-package-tracker/id1449803898)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

This app centralizes all your online order tracking, providing real-time updates from checkout to delivery. It helps you manage lost or damaged packages and keeps a history of your purchases.

**Highlights:** Track all packages in one place, Visual package journey tracking, Real-time push notifications, One-click order resolution, Universal order history, Connects with 600+ carriers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient package tracking
- 🌟 Helpful for online shoppers
- 📦 Consolidates order information
- 🗺️ Provides package location on map
- 🔔 Delivery notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inaccurate or delayed tracking information
- 🔒 Privacy concerns over email access
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 🕰️ Slow or no updates on package status
- 💰 Unnecessary paid service

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not showing up in the app
- Delivered packages still showing as in transit
- Crashes or freezes when using the app
- Incorrect delivery location information

**Requested features**

- Option to manually enter tracking numbers
- Ability to add notes or descriptions to orders
- Support for multiple email accounts
- Improved filtering and organization of orders
- Web-based version for desktop use


### Package Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-track-parcels/id1558870609)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Track all your shipments from various postal and delivery services in one convenient application. Easily add tracking numbers for online orders and receive timely updates on your package's status and location. Manage all your deliveries efficiently, whether local or international.

**Highlights:** Track hundreds of postal services, Add tracking numbers quickly, Receive delivery status notifications, Track unlimited parcels, Add memos to shipments, Archive delivered packages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Route free?

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

### Is Package Tracker free?

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

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

Route is rated higher. Route averages 4.8 out of 5 from 518K ratings, while Package Tracker averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Route or Package Tracker have ads?

Package Tracker shows ads; Route does not.

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

Route ships an update every 3 weeks, and Package Tracker monthly. Most recently, Route was updated on September 25, 2026 and Package Tracker on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Route or Package Tracker?

Route currently peaks at #202 in the App Store charts, and Package Tracker at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*