Comparison

Parcel vs Packeta

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Parcel

This app helps you track packages from over 300 delivery services across multiple Apple devices. It offers automatic addition of Amazon orders, barcode scanning, and map-based delivery location. Premium features like unlimited tracking and push notifications are available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Track 300+ delivery services
  • Automatic Amazon order import
  • Barcode scanner for tracking numbers
  • Map view for delivery location
  • iOS widgets and share extension
  • Customizable push notifications
Features
Currently charting
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If you are looking for an app to track deliveries on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch - Parcel is the best choice for you. With this application you can promptly access tracking information for 300 delivery services, including UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, GLS, LaserShip, Aramex, OnTrac, China Post, Amazon Logistics and many other carriers. Full list of supported carriers is available at: https://parcel.app With our unique carrier recognition function, adding a new delivery is just a matter of seconds. Sometimes you won't even need to enter a tracking number, you can use a barcode scanner which is available right in the app. Amazon integration in Parcel allows you to get your packages added automatically from your Amazon account. Once an order is shipped, it will appear in Parcel. This is done in a secure and privacy-friendly way with your credentials never leaving the device. You can also locate your delivery on the map or manage your deliveries using Web Access (web.parcelapp.net) - easy and simple. Parcel has a native macOS app available for free in the Mac App Store. Parcel utilizes the power of iOS to provide you the best possible user experience. You can use its widgets to see your upcoming deliveries and the share extension to add a new delivery directly from any other app. Push notifications provided by Parcel are more convenient than from any other app. They are being sent only from 8am to 10 pm according to your timezone, so you will not be bothered at night (however, you can disable this option in the settings). Some features, such as push notifications and tracking more than 3 deliveries are limited to premium subscribers. Current price for the premium subscription is $6.99 per year, and may vary from country to country. Parcel's privacy policy, as well as subscription terms are available at https://parcel.app/privacy-with-terms.html.

About

Packeta

Easily send parcels across Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. Skip the queues and paperwork with a simple mobile process. Track your shipments and receive pickup notifications.

Highlights
  • Send parcels easily
  • Simple returns
  • Real-time tracking
  • Push notifications
  • Find delivery points
  • Shipment archive
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Try Between us service! The easiest way how to send a parcel to another person in Czech, Slovak, Hungary and Romania. You can use our pick-up points or home delivery service.  It's fast, without queues and long waits. No more paperwork, long forms or printing labels. All of that from 3,40 €. What's in the app? Send a shipment - Between us No more paperwork, forms or printing labels. With our mobile application, in which you can find the Between us service, you can send a shipment in a moment. All you need is a phone and an online payment. You can pay online with card or via Apple Pay. Returning the shipment Do you need to return a shipment to the e-shop? No problem. The application enables a simple return of the shipment, you only need to enter the code that you received from the e-shop. You don't need to fill in anything else. Tracking Thanks to the detailed tracking of the shipment and the connection with our system, you will know exactly where the shipment is located. Push Notifications Be informed. The app will notify you immediately when the shipment is ready for pickup. Delivery points Thanks to the interactive map, you can search for the nearest delivery points in the area. At the same time, the built-in filter allows you to select those places where you can pay by card, for example. You will then find a description of how to get there, including photos or opening hours, in the details of the delivery point. Shipment archive In the shipment archive, you can view all your shipments that have ever been paired with your account.

Screenshots

Parcel4 screens
Packeta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Packeta at none against Parcel's 2. Packeta also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Parcel's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 277). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Parcel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Packeta asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Parcel against 4.8 for Packeta. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel has 22K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, Packeta fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Parcel versus Packeta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParcelPacketa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22K ratings)4.8 (277 ratings)
Positive reviews—36.3% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better277
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan Pavlov Pty LtdZásilkovna s.r.o

Customer experience

Parcel

All ratings22,457 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%

Packeta

All ratings277 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Parcel

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent update frequency
  • Incompatibility with some carrier tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Archiving delivered parcels
  • Customizable notifications
  • Automatic order entry without tracking number
  • Integration with shipping services accounts

Packeta

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Parcel

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription$6.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription1 Year trial$6.991 Year
None

Packeta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parcel free?
Parcel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Packeta free?
Packeta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Parcel or Packeta?
Parcel and Packeta are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22K and 277 ratings respectively.
Do Parcel or Packeta have ads?
Packeta shows ads; Parcel does not.
Which is updated more often, Parcel or Packeta?
Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Packeta fortnightly. Most recently, Parcel was updated on October 4, 2026 and Packeta on October 1, 2026.

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