# Parcel vs Packeta

Parcel and Packeta both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Parcel's written reviews are positive against 36% of Packeta's. Parcel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23K vs 277). Packeta's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

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 23K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Parcel's written reviews are positive against 36% of Packeta's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | Packeta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews) | [4.8 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packeta/id1439905771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 277 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 36.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Zásilkovna s.r.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439905770) |

## What reviewers say

### Parcel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient tracking
- 🗺️ Detailed maps and location updates
- 📨 Automatic email forwarding
- 🔍 Barcode/number scanning
- ⏰ Timely notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Delayed updates compared to carrier websites
- 🔒 Notifications behind paywall
- 🗂️ Limited free tracking slots
- 🔍 Occasional issues with carrier detection

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent update frequency
- Incompatibility with some carrier tracking

**Requested features**

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


### Packeta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packeta/id1439905771)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 23K 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 fortnightly, and Packeta fortnightly. Most recently, Parcel was updated on October 18, 2026 and Packeta on October 16, 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.*