# Route vs ZIP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Route at none against ZIP's 6. Route also leads on ratings volume (518K vs 256) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). ZIP's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (55% vs 39%). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZIP sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Route asks for nothing beyond the download.

Route holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Route has 518K ratings behind it against 256, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Route's written reviews are positive against 55% of ZIP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Route ships an update every 3 weeks, ZIP weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Route | ZIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (518K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-package-tracker/id1449803898/reviews)** | [4.5 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-live-package-tracker/id6450142666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **518K** | 256 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Route App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449803897) | [Francois Hubert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465960131) |

## What reviewers say

### Route

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

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


### 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 Route free?

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

### Is ZIP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Route or ZIP?

Route is rated higher. Route averages 4.8 out of 5 from 518K ratings, while ZIP averages 4.5 from 256 ratings.

### Do Route or ZIP have ads?

Neither Route nor ZIP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Route or ZIP?

Route ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZIP weekly. Most recently, Route was updated on September 25, 2026 and ZIP on September 21, 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.*