# PitneyShip® vs Package Tracker

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PitneyShip® | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitneyship-ship-and-track/id1493898379/reviews) | **[4.8 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcel-u-mail/id1580544290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **164** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 130 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pitney Bowes](https://appshunter.io/developer/372423475) | [AppFabric](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708303822) |

## What reviewers say

### PitneyShip®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitneyship-ship-and-track/id1493898379)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💰 Saves money on shipping rates
- 🚀 Fast and smooth operation
- 🏠 Convenient for shipping from home
- ✅ Accurate and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- ❌ Login issues and errors
- 📱 Not mobile-friendly or difficult to navigate
- 🪲 Buggy and error-riddled

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Ability to print postage for envelopes
- Schedule pickup option
- Better mobile app experience
- Option to save labels as PDFs
- App to pay bills online


### Package Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcel-u-mail/id1580544290)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Package and Parcel Tracker | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Package and Parcel Tracker | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Package and Parcel Tracker | $59.99 | per year |
| Package and Parcel Tracker | $74.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*