# Package Tracker vs UPS Drop Box

The clearest difference is rating: UPS Drop Box at 4.9 against Package Tracker's 4.4. UPS Drop Box also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Package Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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. UPS Drop Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

UPS Drop Box holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Package Tracker has 532 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Package Tracker's written reviews are positive against 31% of UPS Drop Box's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Package Tracker ships an update every 5 days, UPS Drop Box fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Package Tracker | UPS Drop Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcel-scout/id1559362089/reviews) | **[4.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ups-drop-box/id1640532603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **532** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 155 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Sazanovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454561906) | [Luxer One](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440094074) |

## What reviewers say

### Package Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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


### UPS Drop Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ups-drop-box/id1640532603)

Easily drop off pre-labeled UPS packages using your smartphone. The app guides you through the process and sends email confirmations once your package is securely dropped off.

**Highlights:** Locate UPS drop boxes, Open drop box doors via app, Receive drop-off email confirmations, Package drop-off guidance, Secure package handling

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Package Tracker free?

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

### Is UPS Drop Box free?

UPS Drop Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Package Tracker or UPS Drop Box?

UPS Drop Box is rated higher. Package Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 532 ratings, while UPS Drop Box averages 4.9 from 65 ratings.

### Do Package Tracker or UPS Drop Box have ads?

Package Tracker shows ads; UPS Drop Box does not.

### Which is updated more often, Package Tracker or UPS Drop Box?

Package Tracker ships an update every 5 days, and UPS Drop Box fortnightly. Most recently, Package Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and UPS Drop Box on September 21, 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.*