# Package Tracker vs SMS Verification

The clearest difference is monetization model: SMS Verification at free against Package Tracker's subscription. SMS Verification also leads on ads (none vs shown). Package Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 6) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Package Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and SMS Verification sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Package Tracker against 4.8 for SMS Verification. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Package Tracker has 164 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Package Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of SMS Verification's.

Package Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, SMS Verification monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Package Tracker | SMS Verification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcel-u-mail/id1580544290/reviews) | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-virtual-sim/id6446255840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **12.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppFabric](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708303822) | [Gowalk - Fzco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701769855) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### SMS Verification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-virtual-sim/id6446255840)

Generate virtual phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes for online accounts. Protect your privacy by not sharing your personal number when signing up for services. Customize with different area codes and forward messages.

**Highlights:** Virtual number generation, Receive SMS verification codes, Protect personal phone number, Choose area codes, Automatic message forwarding, Secure account management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Activation | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Package Tracker free?

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

### Is SMS Verification free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Package Tracker or SMS Verification?

Package Tracker and SMS Verification are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 164 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Package Tracker or SMS Verification have ads?

Package Tracker shows ads; SMS Verification does not.

### Which is updated more often, Package Tracker or SMS Verification?

Package Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and SMS Verification monthly. Most recently, Package Tracker was updated on September 5, 2026 and SMS Verification on September 24, 2026.

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