# Gem vs Package Please

The clearest difference is update cadence: Package Please at every 2 days against Gem's every 2 months. Gem's advantage is ratings volume (983 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 — 4.9 for Gem against 5.0 for Package Please. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gem has 983 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Gem's written reviews are positive against 100% of Package Please's.

Gem ships an update every 2 months, Package Please every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gem | Package Please |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (983 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-search-vintage/id1459900557/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-please/id6814674648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **983** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 51 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gem Search, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459900556) | [Beekn, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416327213) |

## What reviewers say

### Gem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-search-vintage/id1459900557)

Discover secondhand and vintage clothing efficiently across numerous online stores and marketplaces. Find specific items or browse by decade and brand, with options to save favorites and receive notifications. Purchase directly from the seller's website without additional fees.

**Highlights:** Unified search for resale sites, Image search functionality, Filter by price, size, location, decade, Browse by decade, brand, gender, Save favorite items, Push/email notifications, Direct purchase from seller

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Must have app
- 🚀 Efficient way to search across platforms
- 💎 Gem of an app for vintage lovers
- 🔍 Comprehensive search for vintage items
- 🛒 Streamlines online vintage shopping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search filters
- 💾 Limits on saved searches/items
- 🔍 Inaccurate search results at times
- 🤖 Needs better algorithm to surface relevant items

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent display of sold items in search results
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add image search functionality
- Expand search filters (e.g. condition, category)
- Improve saved search/item organization
- Include more platforms (e.g. Mercari, The RealReal)


### Package Please

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-please/id6814674648)

This app uses AI to understand your preferences and send you surprise gifts. Set your budget and interests to receive personalized presents, with the option to refine your tastes over time.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized gift selection, Customizable interests and preferences, Set monthly allowance and spending limits, Track gifts from preparation to delivery, Refine preferences through chat, Manage delivery and payment details

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gem free?

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

### Is Package Please free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gem or Package Please?

Package Please is rated higher. Gem averages 4.9 out of 5 from 983 ratings, while Package Please averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gem or Package Please have ads?

Neither Gem nor Package Please shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gem or Package Please?

Gem ships an update every 2 months, and Package Please every 2 days. Most recently, Gem was updated on November 3, 2026 and Package Please on October 31, 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.*