Comparison

Route vs Package Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Route

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
Currently charting
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Route is the premier package tracker for all of your online orders. Join over 50 Million people who have tracked their orders with Route. Route connects with millions of online stores and over 600 shipping carriers worldwide, including Amazon, FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and more. Get shipping notifications that give you real-time status updates on any delivery! NEVER MISS A DELIVERY The Route App brings package tracking and delivery to life. No more wondering where your package is—has it been shipped? Is it stuck in transit? Delivered? Now you can visually track your package’s journey from checkout to doorstep, review previous online orders and handle delivery issues (lost, stolen, damaged) all in one app. “Shopping made simpler” - HYPEBEAST “Your go-to package tracker” - NBC News WHY YOU’LL LOVE ROUTE Track all your packages in one place - Stop searching for tracking numbers in your inbox. Track every order automatically by connecting your emails to Route. Visual Tracking™- Hate searching for tracking numbers? Us too. Route seamlessly connects to every online order and makes package tracking a breeze. Real-time push notifications - Route syncs in real-time with shipping carriers like FedEx, UPS and USPS to provide shipping updates that keep you informed from the minute you checkout until your package arrives safely on your doorstep. Curated Product Discovery - Find the next brand you’ll fall in love with. No more knock-offs. Buy direct from brands you trust. Follow Your Favorite Brands - Never miss a product drop. One-click Order Resolution - Your package never showed up? Damaged? We got you. File a claim in one click from one of our 11,000+ merchant partners and let Route handle the rest. Universal order history - Gone are the days of digging through emails to find old online purchases. Route automatically stores and organizes every order (including Amazon) for quick review and reorders. Unrivaled privacy - Don’t worry, the Route Bot pulls only the necessary information to track your packages, and never shares it. WHAT OTHER SHOPPERS ARE SAYING GAME CHANGER “100% a must have for anyone who shops online” INCREDIBLE! “I love not having to sift through emails to find tracking info. This app is amazing!” PEACE OF MIND “Super convenient to have an app to track all packages from different sources. No more stress over missed deliveries.” Questions? Contact us at feedback@route.com.

About

Package Tracker

Easily track all your incoming packages from various shipping providers in a single, intuitive interface. Receive real-time status updates and estimated delivery times to ensure you never miss a delivery. Your tracking data is kept secure with robust encryption.

Highlights
  • Universal tracking for all major carriers
  • Real-time status notifications
  • Estimated delivery times
  • Secure data encryption
  • Consolidated tracking information
Features
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Our app is a powerful tool designed to simplify the process of tracking deliveries from all your favorite shipping providers in one place. Whether you're expecting packages from UPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon, or local carriers, this app consolidates all tracking information into a single, easy-to-use platform. Features include: - Universal Tracking: Supports tracking for all major carriers worldwide. - Real-Time Notifications: Receive timely alerts on your shipment's status, including out-for-delivery and delivery confirmation. - Estimated Delivery Times: Stay informed with accurate ETAs, so you know exactly when to expect your package. - Privacy Focused: Data encryption ensures that your tracking details remain secure and private. With our app, you can track all your deliveries with ease, save time, and ensure you never miss a delivery again! Perfect for online shoppers, business owners, and frequent travelers. Unlock unlimited tracking and real-time notifications with our premium subscription for just $9.99 a year. Add as many packages as you need, with instant updates on every delivery. Stay organized and never miss a shipment—subscribe now for a full year of hassle-free tracking! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YvbUn5NgIZBIcRmzkGGy9BYlKBONiNvCmjbkp6NbKCA/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bgoEFu9OanZw3RF5SD38FIOsTU5NQdbqtOPGfJAzhQg/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Route4 screens
Package Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Route and Package Tracker both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of Route's written reviews are positive against 0% of Package Tracker's. Route also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (518K vs 111). Package Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Package Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Route asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 111, 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 0% of Package Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Route ships an update every 3 weeks, Package Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Route versus Package Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutePackage Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (518K ratings) — better4.7 (111 ratings)
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings518K — better111
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#204#158 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoute App LLCSofiia Parkhomenko

Customer experience

Route

All ratings518,214 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews790 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative51.5%

Package Tracker

All ratings111 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Route

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Route

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Package Tracker

Subscriptions5
  • Track Packages Worldwide$4.997 Days
  • Track Packages Worldwide3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Track Packages Worldwide$9.991 Year
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  • Track Packages Worldwide$19.991 Year
  • Track Packages Worldwide3 Days trial$29.991 Year

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 111 ratings.
Do Route or Package Tracker have ads?
Neither Route nor Package Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Route or Package Tracker?
Route ships an update every 3 weeks, and Package Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, Route was updated on September 24, 2026 and Package Tracker on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Route or Package Tracker?
Route currently peaks at #204 in the App Store charts, and Package Tracker at #158. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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