# UPS vs Package Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UPS at none against Package Tracker's 14. UPS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2M vs 19K). Package Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Package Tracker sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. UPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for UPS against 4.5 for Package Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPS has 1.2M ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of UPS's written reviews are positive against 31% of Package Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UPS | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ups/id336377331/reviews)** | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-pkge-mobile/id1397865865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2M** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | **31.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #16 | **#11** |
| Size | 186 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/336377334) | [DARADDO APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783139487) |

## What reviewers say

### UPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ups/id336377331)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Easy to learn and master, Modern, clean, responsive UX, Game-changing functionality, Unrivalled package status view, Ship anytime, anywhere

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient package tracking
- 📦 Helpful delivery updates
- 🔒 Secure account setup
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate delivery information
- 🚫 Lack of communication from drivers
- ⏱️ Unreliable delivery times
- 🤔 Confusing app features
- 👎 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Tracking information not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to provide specific delivery instructions
- Real-time driver location tracking
- More granular delivery time estimates
- Seamless integration with other shipping providers


### Package Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-pkge-mobile/id1397865865)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Business, #23 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Effortlessly track all your domestic and international packages from over 600 carriers in one free app. Get real-time updates on shipment status and location with just a tracking number. Save multiple tracking numbers and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Track domestic and international packages, Supports 600+ postal carriers, Real-time status and location updates, Save multiple tracking numbers, Online notifications for status changes, Intuitive and simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly access | $5.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly full access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Package Tracking | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Package Tracking | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Package Tracking | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 📍 Detailed package location
- 🗺️ Mapping feature
- 👍 Helpful for impatient users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent updates
- 🚫 Doesn't work for all carriers
- ❌ Inaccurate delivery estimates
- 🔍 Lacks important features for free users

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking numbers not recognized
- App crashes on certain actions
- Subscription issues (charging without permission)

**Requested features**

- Automatic package import from email
- Improved notification system
- Ability to reorder/reorganize tracking numbers
- More carrier integrations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UPS free?

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

### Is Package Tracker free?

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

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

UPS is rated higher. UPS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2M ratings, while Package Tracker averages 4.5 from 19K ratings.

### Do UPS or Package Tracker have ads?

Package Tracker shows ads; UPS does not.

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

UPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Package Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, UPS was updated on September 26, 2026 and Package Tracker on September 26, 2026.

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

UPS currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Package Tracker at #11. 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.*