Comparison

PitneyShip® 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

PitneyShip®

Easily compare shipping rates from major carriers, print labels, and track packages on the go. Save money with discounted rates and manage recipient contacts efficiently. Print postage stamps directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Compare shipping rates across carriers
  • Print shipping labels
  • Track package status
  • Save recipient contacts
  • Print discounted postage stamps
  • Access discounted carrier rates
Features
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Rate shop across shipping carriers, create a shipping label, and track packages anytime, anywhere using your mobile device or tablet with The PitneyShip App 
PRINT SHIPPING LABELS: o Compare shipping rates across carriers (USPS, UPS and FedEx) o Access to discounted rates (USPS, UPS) o Print directly from the mobile app using a Wi-Fi printer TRACK PACKAGES: o Track shipment and delivery status o Share tracking information via email 
ADDRESS BOOK: o Save recipient contacts in your address book for future shipments o Easily add addresses using your iPhone or iPad camera PRINT POSTAGE STAMP SHEETS: o Print discounted postage stamps on stamp sheets o Print directly from the mobile app using a Wi-Fi printer 30-day Free Trial available for registered PitneyShip Accounts (US Only). To continue using the product after the 30-day free trial, you will need to add a payment method in your PitneyShip account.

About

Package Tracker

Track all your deliveries from over 700 carriers in one convenient app. Stay informed about shipping and arrival times with push notifications and easy package management. Consolidate multiple carrier apps into a single, efficient tracking solution.

Highlights
  • Track 700+ carriers
  • All packages in one place
  • Add packages manually or via barcode
  • Push notifications for deliveries
  • Sort and filter packages
Features
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All-in-one deliveries tracker. It helps you easily track any delivery from 700+ different carriers - UPS, USPS, TNT, Amazon, DHL Express, Aramex, FedEx, DPD, EMS, Yodel, Royal Mail, ParcelForce Worldwide, China Post, Australian Post, USPS LiteBlue and many other delivery services. A great choice for busy homes or businesses, Package Tracker lets you stay informed on when deliveries are shipping or due to arrive. Now there's no need for lots of different apps like USPS mobile, UPS mobile app or the FedEx app, as this does it all in one. Features: - All packages and carriers in one place - local and worldwide - Easy to add new packages - manually or using a barcode scanner - Push notifications to keep you informed on due deliveries - Sort and filter packages by carrier/status/place Subscription options: - Weekly at $9.99/week with 3 days free trial You do not pay 3 days after the start of the trial period, unless you cancel the auto-renewed subscription. The subscription fee will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will be automatically renewed unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The funds will be debited 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in your iTunes account settings after purchase. Any unused trial period will be canceled when you purchase another subscription. Terms of use - https://telegra.ph/Terms--Conditions-08-13-2 Privacy Policy - https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-08-13-27

Screenshots

PitneyShip®4 screens
Package Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Package Tracker at 4.8 against PitneyShip®'s 3.8. PitneyShip®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. PitneyShip® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Package Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 164 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of PitneyShip®'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Package Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PitneyShip® ships an update monthly, Package Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PitneyShip® versus Package Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitneyShip®Package Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (146 ratings)4.8 (164 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings146164 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPitney BowesAppFabric

Customer experience

PitneyShip®

All ratings145 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative44.0%

Package Tracker

All ratings164 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

Bugs and requests

PitneyShip®

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Label printing issue: printing label on entire sheet instead of 1/2 label, 1/2 receipt
  • Option to print label with receipt no longer working
  • Cannot save labels as PDFs
  • Cannot create a profile on the app, keeps bugging out
  • App states shipping not supported on iPhone, but recommends downloading the app for shipping
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  • App crashes every time it opens or when trying to track a package
  • Unable to process request error when printing stamps/shipping labels
  • App is down every day
  • Stuck on login page after successful verification code
  • Chats don't always deliver, have to go back and re-verify
  • Account became locked after setup and adding CC
  • Cannot send a reply in chat after leaving and returning
  • App crashes every time I click on a shipment in history
  • Update prompt won't allow app usage
  • Automatic address scan no longer works after update
  • Unable to connect to PitneyCube
  • App keeps crashing, cannot print labels
  • Servers too busy error message

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to print postage for envelopes
  • Schedule pickup option
  • Better mobile app experience
  • Option to save labels as PDFs
  • App to pay bills online
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  • Basic 'Remember me' function for login
  • More advanced capabilities for mobile printing
  • Integration with ShipAccel

Package Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PitneyShip®

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Package Tracker

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium subscription$9.997 Days
  • Package and Parcel Tracker3 Days trial$14.997 Days
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  • Package and Parcel Tracker$14.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Package and Parcel Tracker3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Package and Parcel Tracker$74.991 Year

Questions

Is PitneyShip® free?
PitneyShip® 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, PitneyShip® or Package Tracker?
Package Tracker is rated higher. PitneyShip® averages 3.8 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Package Tracker averages 4.8 from 164 ratings.
Do PitneyShip® or Package Tracker have ads?
Package Tracker shows ads; PitneyShip® does not.
Which is updated more often, PitneyShip® or Package Tracker?
PitneyShip® ships an update monthly, and Package Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, PitneyShip® was updated on October 21, 2026 and Package Tracker on October 16, 2026.

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