# Tracking vs Package Tracker

Tracking and Package Tracker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Tracking's written reviews are positive against 27% of Package Tracker's. Tracking also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). Package Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tracking sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Package Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tracking against 4.6 for Package Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Tracking's written reviews are positive against 27% of Package Tracker's.

Tracking ships an update monthly, Package Tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tracking | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracking-packagesdeliveries/id1547178023/reviews)** | [4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-shipments/id6740367630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#170** |
| Size | 17 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Willard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547178025) | [Alpine Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/823794842) |

## What reviewers say

### Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracking-packagesdeliveries/id1547178023)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Consolidate all your online purchase shipments into a single, intuitive application. Receive real-time status updates and estimated delivery times, and get instant notifications upon arrival. Easily add tracking numbers via camera or photo import.

**Highlights:** Track all shipments in one app, Detailed tracking status and estimates, Push notifications for arrivals, Add tracking numbers via camera (iPhone), Import tracking numbers from photos

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tracking Unlimited - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Tracking Unlimited - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| 3 Packages | $0.99 | one-time |


### Package Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-shipments/id6740367630)

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

Monitor shipments from over 1,200 carriers globally, including major services like UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Receive AI-powered delivery estimates, real-time location updates, and instant notifications for all shipment changes. Effortlessly manage your packages by scanning labels or pasting tracking numbers.

**Highlights:** Track 1,200+ global carriers, AI-powered delivery estimates, Real-time package location, Automatic carrier detection, Push notifications for updates, Scan shipping labels

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shipments Premium (weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Shipments Premium (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Shipments Premium (yearly) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tracking free?

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

### Is Package Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tracking or Package Tracker?

Tracking is rated higher. Tracking averages 4.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Package Tracker averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do Tracking or Package Tracker have ads?

Neither Tracking nor Package Tracker shows ads.

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

Tracking ships an update monthly, and Package Tracker every 9 days. Most recently, Tracking was updated on October 21, 2026 and Package Tracker on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tracking or Package Tracker?

Tracking currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and Package Tracker at #170. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*