# Forward vs Package Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forward at 100% against Package Tracker's 48%. Forward also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Package Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (532 vs 19). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Package Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Forward asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forward holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Package Tracker has 532 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Forward's written reviews are positive against 48% of Package Tracker's.

Forward ships an update every 2 months, Package Tracker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forward | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward/id1469820109/reviews)** | [4.4 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcel-scout/id1559362089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **532** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ForwardUK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469820108) | [Alexander Sazanovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454561906) |

## What reviewers say

### Forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward/id1469820109)

Discover and shop for Russian-designed sportswear, footwear, and accessories. This brand blends fashion with athletic performance, promoting national values through its collections.

**Highlights:** Russian sportswear brand, Apparel, footwear, and accessories, Designer collections, Professional athlete insights, Promotes national values

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Package Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcel-scout/id1559362089)

Effortlessly track all your deliveries from over 1000 carriers worldwide in one place. Receive real-time notifications for every status update, from in transit to delivered, and manage all your shipments with an organized dashboard. No account is required for basic tracking.

**Highlights:** Global carrier support (1000+), Real-time push notifications, Multi-platform shopping tracking, Automatic updates, Organized dashboard, Add packages with tracking number

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Tracking for 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Tracking for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Package Tracker for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Tracking | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Trackings | $12.99 | one-time |
| 50 Trackings | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Real-time tracking updates
- 📍 Detailed location information
- 💯 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking issues and delays
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🤖 Unreliable translation function

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 26
- Unable to edit or delete tracking entries
- Inconsistent status updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to add phone numbers for automatic tracking
- More customization options
- Integration with more shipping carriers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forward free?

Forward 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, Forward or Package Tracker?

Forward is rated higher. Forward averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Package Tracker averages 4.4 from 532 ratings.

### Do Forward or Package Tracker have ads?

Package Tracker shows ads; Forward does not.

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

Forward ships an update every 2 months, and Package Tracker every 5 days. Most recently, Forward was updated on September 29, 2026 and Package Tracker on October 13, 2026.

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