UPS vs FedEx Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UPS
Manage your shipping and package tracking with a modern, intuitive interface. Gain peace of mind with an unrivalled view into your package's status, anytime and anywhere.
- Easy to learn and master
- Modern, clean, responsive UX
- Game-changing functionality
- Unrivalled package status view
- Ship anytime, anywhere
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The app is easy to learn and easier to master. Its modern, clean and responsive user experience offers game-changing functionality and gives you peace of mind with an unrivalled view into your package’s status. Happy shipping!
FedEx Mobile
Manage your deliveries and shipments with ease. Track packages in real-time, personalize delivery options, and create shipping labels directly from your mobile device. Get instant updates and control your shipping experience.
- Real-time package tracking
- Personalize delivery options
- Create shipping labels
- Schedule pickups
- Push notifications for updates
- Sign for packages
- Interactive delivery map
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Ship smarter. Track easier. Manage better. Take control of your deliveries with the FedEx® Mobile app — designed for convenience and compatible with Apple Watch. Track Your Packages Enroll in FedEx Delivery Manager® to personalize your delivery experience* View packages in real time with an interactive map* Place a hold at a nearby FedEx location or set a vacation hold* Add delivery instructions for your driver* Sign for packages directly from your iPhone* Receive push notifications for instant updates* See photo proof of delivery or missed attempts* View your driver’s name and photo* Add a tracking widget to your home screen Scan door tags for quick access to delivery options* Ship with Ease Create domestic or international shipping labels - print from your phone or use a QR code to print at FedEx** Use your iPhone to measure packages for accurate rates Get real-time shipping rates Schedule and manage pickups with ease** Maximize Your Experience Enable permissions for Face ID, Location, Camera, and Push Notifications to unlock full functionality - including easy login, nearby drop-off searches, barcode scanning, package measuring, and instant status alerts. *Available in select regions **Shipping administration rules apply
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: UPS at free against FedEx Mobile's free with in-app purchases. UPS also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 9%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for UPS against 4.6 for FedEx Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2M and 398K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of UPS's written reviews are positive against 9% of FedEx Mobile's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | UPS | FedEx Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.2M ratings) | 4.6 (398K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews — better | 9.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2M — better | 398K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #14 | #13 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 324 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UPS | FedEx |
Customer experience
UPS
FedEx Mobile
User reviews
UPS
From 1.2M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient package tracking
- 📦 Helpful delivery updates
- 🔒 Secure account setup
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate delivery information
- 🚫 Lack of communication from drivers
- ⏱️ Unreliable delivery times
- 🤔 Confusing app features
- 👎 Poor customer service
FedEx Mobile
From 398K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great for tracking
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient features like scheduling pickup
Room to improve
- 🐛 Tracking information not always accurate or up-to-date
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inability to save tracking numbers
- 🐛 Login issues, password reset problems
- 🐛 Lack of real-time package location updates
Bugs and requests
UPS
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Tracking information not updating properly
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to provide specific delivery instructions
- Real-time driver location tracking
- More granular delivery time estimates
- Seamless integration with other shipping providers
FedEx Mobile
Reported bugs
3 issues- Tracking numbers disappearing from the app
- Inability to add delivery instructions
- Geolocation issues preventing access in certain areas
Requested features
4 requests- Live driver tracking
- Ability to reroute or reschedule deliveries
- More delivery options and customization
- Improved communication and transparency
In-app purchases
UPS
No in-app purchases
FedEx Mobile
No in-app purchases
