# Via Lactea vs Package Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Via Lactea at none against Package Tracker's 6. Via Lactea also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). Package Tracker's advantage is chart position (#170 vs unranked). 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. Via Lactea asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Via Lactea | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcel-scout/id1559362089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **533** |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 94 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOFTBUILDER INFORMÁTICA LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145981429) | [Alexander Sazanovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454561906) |

## What reviewers say

### Via Lactea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/via-lactea/id1514194822)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Package Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

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 Via Lactea free?

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

### Is Package Tracker free?

Package Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Via Lactea or Package Tracker have ads?

Package Tracker shows ads; Via Lactea does not.

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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.*